If you’ve ever been told to “get more sleep to feel energized” or “make time for self-care” and felt like screaming into a pillow, you’re not alone.

These tips are well-meaning, but they’re surface-level. If it were that easy, we’d all be glowing from 8 hours of sleep, meal prepping every Sunday, and journaling before work.

The truth? You probably already know what to do. The problem is no one has helped you figure out how to do it in the middle of your real, full-to-the-brim, busy life.

That’s where Live Happier comes in.

Our classes and resources—especially the Wellness Bar—are designed to go deeper than typical advice. We talk about the real stuff: time scarcity, burnout, mental load, and how to make real change that fits your reality.

Because the biggest stressor I see over and over again? Busyness and overwhelm. The constant juggle between responsibilities, time, and pressure.

So how do you fix something when you can’t just add more time to the day? We help you rebuild your routines, responsibilities, and expectations to actually work for you.

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Common Time + Energy Struggles I See

• You’re efficient, but there just isn’t enough time. You use your time well, but it still feels like you’re drowning in your to-dos. You can’t catch a breath. Your calendar is packed, and rest feels like a luxury you can’t afford.

• You freeze, procrastinate, or scroll. You beat yourself up for “wasting time,” but the truth is you’re overwhelmed. Your brain is overloaded, and this is its way of trying to survive the chaos. You’re not lazy. You’re burnt out. This is a stress response, not laziness.

• You feel trapped. You want to work less or change something major, but the trade-offs (less money, less structure, more unknowns) feel too big or risky. You feel stuck between what you need and what you have to do.

• You feel disorganized. Your calendar, routines, to-do list, even your physical space—everything feels scattered. It’s not that you aren’t trying, it’s just that it all feels like too much. This constant background chaos creates a low-grade stress that wears you down over time.

• You have time, but no energy or motivation. Maybe your schedule technically allows for some self-care or rest, but you can’t seem to use it in a way that fills you up. You feel stuck in a rut and unsure how to break out. You can’t seem to get started and you aren’t sure how to commit.

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This Is Where Live Happier Resources Come In

Live Happier isn’t about adding more to your plate. It’s about helping you restructure and release what’s no longer serving you—so you can create a lifestyle that feels more manageable, aligned, and supportive of your well-being. This is where we get honest about what’s actually possible in a 24-hour day—and start choosing peace over pressure, choosing boundaries over pleasing, and accepting support instead of fear/control.

Here’s what we dig into in Live Happier resources, especially inside Wellness Bar and the vision board package:

Make Lifestyle Adjustments That Buy Back Your Time

• Say no to extra commitments—practice using boundaries with people, tasks, and events that drain your energy
• Evaluate your schedule for time-wasters that don’t align with family goals like excess phone scrolling, TV, unnecessary driving, or social events that don’t align with your values
• Reevaluate your beliefs and expectations: Revisit your mindset and expectations—are you holding onto unrealistic standards for yourself or your family? Are you doing more than necessary? Are you trying to present a version of yourself or your family that isn’t sustainable? 
• Cut non-essential expenses (even temporarily) that don’t align with your goals, like subscriptions, conveniences, memberships, to reduce financial stress
• Downsize your home or relocate to an area with more space and lower costs. This is a big decision but sometimes it’s the best option and can be life changing. 
• Assess your systems for time efficiencies
• Declutter areas of your home to cut down on cleaning/tidy times
• Remind yourself: less isn’t failure—it’s freedom.

Explore Job Options That Support Wellness and Flexibility

• Search for remote or hybrid roles that cut down on commute time and offer more autonomy
• Look into 4-day workweek companies (or negotiate compressed schedules with your current employer)
• Explore consulting or freelance work, where you may earn more per hour and have control over your workload
• Ask about a leave of absence or personal time off to rest and reset —burnout qualifies as a valid reason, and many corporate roles offer this
• Find wellness-forward companies where working out, breaks, or mental health support is part of the culture
• Practice saying no at work—learn how to respectfully decline projects, responsibilities, and deliverables you can’t take on.
  Here’s the truth: With over 15 years of experience in the workforce, I can confidently say—people will always ask more of you… until you say no.

Get Creative with Support at Home

• Hiring a “mother’s helper” (a younger or less experienced helper who assists while you’re still home—think folding laundry, playing with kids, dishes)
• Swapping help with other moms or hiring a part-time assistant—many parents are looking to earn extra money but don’t have time for a full-time job
• Using school, neighborhood, or Facebook mom groups to share responsibilities like rides, errands, or meal prep
• Remember: Support doesn’t always mean spending more money—sometimes it’s about asking differently

Recognize the Signs of Burnout (and Treat It Like a Health Issue) 

Burn out is often hidden until you’re out of the fog. Signs include:

• Struggling to keep up with chores and basic tasks you used to manage
• Forgetting things easily
• Dreaming of staying in bed with zero plans
• Constant mental “spinning” or difficulty remembering things
• Fantasizing about doing absolutely nothing
• One extra thing on your to-do list feels like a hundred

Getting out of burnout means treating it seriously:
Take a sick day. Ask for help. Cancel something. Admit you’ve overcommitted. Do what you need to do to regulate your nervous system, rest, and declutter your mind.

To heal from burnout, you must regulate your nervous system:

• Take a sick day (or week!)
• Cancel something you committed to. It’s ok to say you overcommitted and need to cancel. 
• Ask for help
• Rest and reset without guilt

Build Sustainable Routines That Actually Stick

• Plan for your personal stumbling blocks 
• Connect your routines to pleasure (build in what brings joy—not just what checks the box
• Build in visual reminders, supportive tools, small wins and motivation that work for your brain
• Create clear communication systems with your partner, team, or support system

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Ready to stop spinning and start building something that works for you?

My goal is to help you live a life that feels manageable, aligned, and supportive—without pretending you have more time or energy than you actually do.

Explore more in the Wellness Bar, or sign up for my free 30 minute consultation to see if this class is a good fit. 

Because the truth is: We have to believe there is a solution for there to be one. And we have to dive deeper and get creative to find it.