The Best Tools for Working Moms with ADHD: My Favorites!

Ever wish you had tools that actually help instead of adding to the chaos? In this episode, we’re keeping it light and fun as I share my favorite tools—apps, gadgets, and planners—that make life easier as a working mom, especially if you have ADHD. From a planner that actually works to an app that organizes all your recipes in one place, these tools are designed to help you stay focused and save time (without leading you down a rabbit hole).

What you’ll learn:

• The best time management tools for ADHD brains
• My favorite meal-planning app that eliminates recipe chaos
• Gadgets that make home life easier (hello, robot vacuum!)
• How a health tracker helps me manage stress and sleep

Not every tool works for everyone, but the key is finding what feels good to use. Tune in, grab a few new ideas, and let me know which tools you swear by!

🔗 Links to all the tools mentioned are below!

Time Management Tools:

• Law of Attraction Planner – A paper planner with a weekly page view and space for to-dos.
• TeuxDeux – A simple, visually clean to-do list app.
• Trello – A free, visual project management tool great for organizing tasks at home and work.

Meal Planning & Recipe Organization:

• Plan to Eat – An app that stores and organizes online recipes, allowing you to modify and categorize them. Affiliate Link (20% off first annual subscription)

Kitchen Gadgets:

• Instant Pot – A multi-functional pressure cooker that makes cooking fast and fun.

Home Organization & Cleaning:

• Eufy Robot Vacuum – A quiet and affordable robot vacuum.

Health & Wellness Tracking:

• Oura Ring – A high-tech health tracker that monitors sleep, stress, and movement.

Free Resources:

• 🌟 Feeling overwhelmed? Book a free Chaos to Calm Strategy Session to get personalized tips for a balanced life. 🌿 🌼 💖
  
  
• Free Download - 12 Must-Have Apps for Moms with ADHD
  
• Join the Facebook community group for a regular dose of support and encouragement
  
  

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Feeling stretched too thin? In this episode, we’re playing "Burnout Bingo" to uncover the signs you might be doing too much. From physical exhaustion to mental fog, emotional overwhelm, and work-life balance struggles, we’ll explore the red flags that say it's time to slow down.

✨ What you’ll learn:

• Physical, mental, and emotional signs of burnout.
• How to recognize when you're pushing yourself too hard.
• Why burnout isn’t a badge of honor—and how to break the cycle.

Discover ways to identify burnout and what it means for your well-being.

Free Resources:

• 🌟 Feeling overwhelmed? Book a free Chaos to Calm Strategy Session to get personalized tips for a balanced life. 🌿 🌼 💖
  
  
• Free Download - 12 Must-Have Apps for Moms with ADHD
  
• Join the Facebook community group for a regular dose of support and encouragement
  
  

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Ever find yourself losing your cool over something small and then instantly regretting it? Emotional dysregulation is a common challenge for moms with ADHD, and it can take a toll on your relationships with your kids, partner, and coworkers. In this episode, we’re diving into why emotional outbursts happen—and, more importantly, how to manage them.

Discover how to:

• Recognize the triggers that lead to emotional outbursts.
• Use simple techniques to calm down in the heat of the moment.
• Repair relationships after an outburst without guilt or shame.

You'll learn:

• Why emotional dysregulation is such a common ADHD experience.
• Quick strategies like deep breathing, grounding, and reframing thoughts.
• The power of repairing relationships after an outburst and how to do it well.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by your emotions and wished you could handle tough moments with more ease, this episode will give you practical tools to regain your calm and strengthen your relationships.

Free Resources:

• 🌟 Feeling overwhelmed? Book a free Chaos to Calm Strategy Session to get personalized tips for a balanced life. 🌿 🌼 💖
  
  
• Free Download - 12 Must-Have Apps for Moms with ADHD
  
• Join the Facebook community group for a regular dose of support and encouragement
  
  
• Ted Talk - The Single Most Important Parenting Strategy with Becky Kennedy
  
  

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Feeling overwhelmed by things you can’t change? In this episode, we’ll explore the transformative power of focusing on what’s within your control. Through relatable examples and practical tips, you’ll learn how to let go of external stressors and regain a sense of calm and empowerment.

✨ What you’ll learn:

• What the “Circle of Control” is and why it’s a game-changer for reducing stress.
• How shifting your focus to your inner control helps you feel more balanced.
• Real-life strategies for managing situations that feel unfair or frustrating.

You’ll learn how focusing on what you can control can ease your stress and boost your resilience. ❤️

Free Resources:

• 🌟 Feeling overwhelmed? Book a free Chaos to Calm Strategy Session to get personalized tips for a balanced life. 🌿 🌼 💖
  
  
• Free Download - 12 Must-Have Apps for Moms with ADHD
  
• Join the Facebook community group for a regular dose of support and encouragement
  
  
• Locus of Control Made Easy by Lyssa deHart

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💡 Do you ever feel like everyone else got the parenting manual you missed?

This episode is a loving confidence boost for moms who sometimes feel inadequate or overwhelmed. Here’s what we explore:

• 🪷 Catching Comparison: Learn why comparing yourself to others isn't helpful and how to reframe those feelings.
• 🌟 Celebrating Your Wins: Build a habit of recognizing what you’re doing right, even on hard days.
• 🎯 Embracing the “Good Enough” Mom: Let go of perfectionism and lean into the idea that being “good enough” is exactly what your kids need.
• 🧭 Focusing on Your Values: Why staying true to what matters to you helps you parent with confidence.
• 🛠️ Creating a Confidence Routine: Tips to make confidence a daily practice, from affirmations to journaling small wins.

🌈 Takeaway: Confidence isn’t about doing everything perfectly. It’s about showing up with love, intention, and knowing you are the right mom for your kids.

🧡 Save this episode for the days you need a little extra encouragement. You’ve got this!

Free Resources:

• 🌟 Feeling overwhelmed? Book a free Chaos to Calm Strategy Session to get personalized tips for a balanced life. 🌿 🌼 💖
  
  
• Free Download - The Three Types of Organization Every Working Mom Needs.
  
  
• Get the Free Course - How to Find Work/Life Balance as a Working Mom (Even Though It Feels Like a Unicorn 🦄 That Doesn’t Exist!)
  
• Join the Facebook community group for a regular dose of support and encouragement

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In this episode, we’re diving into a topic that many of us experience but don’t often talk about—jealousy. As working moms, we juggle so many responsibilities, and jealousy can sneak up when we compare ourselves to others. But what if we could use it as a tool for growth and self-improvement?

🎧 In this episode, we discuss:

• 💭 How jealousy can reveal what you truly want in life.
• 💡 Why it's important to explore jealousy instead of letting it turn into resentment.
• 🛠️ Practical tips for using jealousy to guide you toward your goals.
• 🌱 How recognizing jealousy can help you take action and move closer to your dreams.

This episode will help you see jealousy not as something to avoid, but as a tool to make better decisions and live more in line with your values.

Free Resources:

• 🌟 Feeling overwhelmed? Book a free Chaos to Calm Strategy Session to get personalized tips for a balanced life. 🌿 🌼 💖
  
  
• Free Download - The Three Types of Organization Every Working Mom Needs.
  
  
• Get the Free Course - How to Find Work/Life Balance as a Working Mom (Even Though It Feels Like a Unicorn 🦄 That Doesn’t Exist!)
  
• Join the Facebook community group for a regular dose of support and encouragement

Connect with Rina:
Blog - balancedworkingmoms.com
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Balancing parenting with caring for aging parents is a challenge many working moms face. This episode dives into the struggles, emotional ups and downs, and practical tips for managing it all.

🎧 In this episode, we discuss:

• 🏡 The challenges of being in the Sandwich Generation—juggling responsibilities for both kids and aging parents.
• 💪 Emotional exhaustion and the physical toll of caring for multiple generations.
• 🍲 Simple ways to lighten your load, like asking for help or buying prepared meals.
• 🗣️ The importance of open communication with your family about your needs.
• 🛌 Why self-care, rest, and setting boundaries are crucial during this overwhelming time.

This episode will remind you that, despite the challenges, your efforts are acts of love and you're teaching your kids important life lessons.

Free Resources:

• 🌟 Feeling overwhelmed? Book a free Chaos to Calm Strategy Session to get personalized tips for a balanced life. 🌿 🌼 💖
  
  
• Free Download - The Three Types of Organization Every Working Mom Needs.
  
  
• Get the Free Course - How to Find Work/Life Balance as a Working Mom (Even Though It Feels Like a Unicorn 🦄 That Doesn’t Exist!)
  
• Join the Facebook community group for a regular dose of support and encouragement

Connect with Rina:
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In this episode, we explore how small, incremental changes—also known as "Kaizen"—can make a huge impact on your life. From organizing your laundry to streamlining household routines, these tiny tweaks add up to smoother days with less stress.

We’ll cover:
✨ How small changes create big improvements without overwhelming you.
✨ Real-life examples like optimizing laundry time and setting up charging stations.
✨ How Kaizen principles apply to everything from meal prep to your wardrobe.
✨ The power of building a foundation for bigger wins, one tweak at a time.

By making just a few small adjustments, you can create lasting change and a more efficient, less chaotic household. Small tweaks may seem simple, but they can have a profound ripple effect on your daily life.

👉 Bonus: Get inspired by additional tweak ideas and join the conversation—send me your list of life-improving tweaks!

Start making those tiny tweaks, and watch how they transform your routine. 🛠️✨

Free Resources:

• 🌟 Feeling overwhelmed? Book a free Chaos to Calm Strategy Session to get personalized tips for a balanced life. 🌿 🌼 💖
  
  
• Free Download - The Three Types of Organization Every Working Mom Needs.
  
  
• Get the Free Course - How to Find Work/Life Balance as a Working Mom (Even Though It Feels Like a Unicorn 🦄 That Doesn’t Exist!)
  
• Join the Facebook community group for a regular dose of support and encouragement

Connect with Rina:
Blog - balancedworkingmoms.com
Community - balancedworkingmomscommunity
Facebook - balancedworkingmoms
LinkedIn - rina-meushaw

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