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Balanced Mom Life | time management, boundaries, self-care, guilt, decision-making, balance

Balanced Mom Life | time management, boundaries, self-care, guilt, decision-making, balance

Written by: Sarah Colbert - Time Clarity Coach for Moms of Tweens & Teens SAHM Part-Time Working Mom
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Balanced Mom Life: Finding Time for Yourself While Staying Present for Your Family

Do you ever feel like you’re busy all day but still can’t find time for yourself?
Does it feel like if you stopped holding everything together, everything would fall apart?
And that thing you keep saying you’ll do “someday” —start a project, pick up a hobby, or finally focus on your own self-care—keeps getting pushed aside?

You’re not alone. If you're a mom of tweens or a mom of teens, you may be feeling that this season is a constant pull between responsibility and what’s next.

As a SAHM or busy mom who is managing the schedules, activities and relationships; time managment can feel impossible. And the mom guilt? Well, that can creep in the moment you start think about prioritizing yourself.

Now that your kids are growing up, you may have small pockets of time, but knowing how to use them well requires better decision making, stronger boundaries and a healthier approach to self-care and balance. Even when you do find time, distractions and guilt can steal it before you know it.

I’m Sarah—a mom of three teen girls and a coach’s wife. I know what it’s like to juggle family life, decision making and the mental load that comes with being a mom in this season. I also know it’s possible to improve your time management, let go of guilt and get clear on what you want in this season—without sacrificing your family or your values.

Each week on Balanced Mom Life, we talk about:

  • Time management strategies that actually work for moms of teens and moms of tweens

  • Letting go of guilt and prioritizing self-care in realistic, doable ways

  • Decision making with confidence as your role as a mom changes

  • Creating balance, peace and rest while staying present for your family

  • Taking small, intentional steps toward new projects, passions, or goals

This is your space to breathe, reflect and focus on what really matters. If you’re a SAHM or busy mom craving more balance, clarity and self-care—without guilt—you’re in the right place.

Grab your water bottle, take a deep breath and let’s dive in together.


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  • 31 | Why Can’t Busy Moms Decide What to Focus on First? The One Question to Move Forward Starting Today
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    This year do you want to:

    • Work out more?

    • Be more present with your kids?

    • Go on more date nights with your husband?

    But then reality hits—you feel like there’s too much to do and not enough time. Sound familiar?

    In this episode of Balanced Mom Life, I share the #1 question busy moms can ask to cut through decision fatigue, get clear on what truly matters, and finally make progress—without guilt or overwhelm. You’ll learn how to focus on one priority, simplify your decisions, and create a realistic game plan so your goals actually stick.

    If you’re ready to stop spinning your wheels and start the year with clarity, balance, and momentum, this episode is for you.

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    • Get clear on your priorities this year

    • Make progress without guilt or overwhelm

    • Simplify your goals into one actionable plan

    • Build momentum with small, consistent steps

    Believing the BEST is yet to come! xo Sarah

    If you’ve been putting your dreams or self-care on hold, I help moms create a real-life balance plan inside my 1:1 coaching. We uncover pockets of time, prioritize what matters, and make it happen without adding another thing to your full plate of life. [Book a FREE 1:1 Coaching Session — LINK]

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    In this episode of Midlife Unscripted, Sarah is joined by Diane McDaniel, co-founder of Still The One, to talk about why so many couples feel disconnected during the busy midlife years—and what actually helps.

    This isn’t about fixing your marriage or adding another thing to your plate. It’s about:

    • Why disconnection is common in this season (and not a failure)

    • Small, realistic ways to reconnect without forcing date nights

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