Parenting Great Kids Podcast - Episode 203

Time Saving Hacks for Busy Parents

with guest Crystal Paine

Hosted by Dr. Meg Meeker | June 21, 2023 | 40 min.

Our guest, Crystal Paine, who is a mom of six, bestselling author, and entrepreneur, shares with Dr. Meeker tips from her new book, The Time-Saving Mom: How to Juggle a Lot, Enjoy Your Life, and Accomplish What Matters Most.

Today's Guest(s)

Crystal Paine

Crystal Paine is the founder of MoneySavingMom.com, host of The Crystal Paine Show podcast, and a New York Times bestselling author. Her desire is to help women across the globe live with more joy, purpose, and intention in their everyday lives.

She lives with her husband and six kids in the Nashville, Tennessee, area, where she is actively involved in her local church. Her biggest passions are helping women understand how the gospel can radically transform their lives, raising awareness for foster care, going on adventures with her family (locally, domestically, and internationally), finding great deals at the grocery store, having heartfelt conversations, and trying to read too many books at one time!

https://crystalpaine.com/

EPISODE NOTES

If you’re feeling overwhelmed and exhausted from juggling countless responsibilities and tasks, only to find that you still don’t have enough time for what matters most to you, then you are not alone! Many parents are caught in a cycle of busyness that only leads to stress and burnout, despite their best efforts. Our guest, Crystal Paine, who is a mom of six, bestselling author, and entrepreneur, shares with Dr. Meeker tips from her new book, The Time-Saving Mom: How to Juggle a Lot, Enjoy Your Life, and Accomplish What Matters Most.

Topics covered:

Think long term. Ask yourself what will matter at the end of your life and what will matter 25 years from now. Find ways to make that little pocket of time that you already have to do something with it that is intentional.
Explore how decluttering can decrease stress levels and make you feel more in control of your environment.
Uncover the power of delegation and task prioritization to achieve a sense of equilibrium in your daily life.
Learn how to own your time and find value in your identity through connecting with God.

FROM THE PRODUCER

Thursday, June 22, 2023, at 1:00 pm eastern

Check out Dr. Meg’s parenting resources and tools @meekerparenting.com

Thanks for listening to Episode #203, “Time Mastery: Simplify, Prioritize, and Thrive” Tips for Saving Time with Crystal Paine, and for helping Dr. Meg’s parenting revolution reach more than FIVE MILLION downloads!

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