High Five Motherhood | Routines, Schedules, Time Blocking, Home, Organization, Self Care, Mom Life

Kim Montgomery
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Hey Mama! Feeling stressed, unorganized and unmotivated? Longing for more “me time” and less burnout? If you’re feeling overwhelmed because you’ve still “gotta do it all”, & find that time isn’t on your side, then Mama, you’re in the right place! Here at High Five Motherhood we ditch the overwhelm, the hot mess mom culture”, & choose to find more joy in family life & motherhood! Imagine a clean & organized home, enjoying time for yourself & living a productive life all at the same time! Mama, you weren’t meant to just “survive”, YOU were born to THRIVE!

  1. 2D AGO

    365. Overwhelmed and Stuck in Survival Mode? Try This 1-Week Reset to Feel Like Yourself Again. | Overwhelm, Organized, Routines, Schedules, Time Management, Time Blocking, Home, Systems, Self Care

    365. Overwhelmed and Stuck in Survival Mode? Try This 1-Week Reset to Feel Like Yourself Again. | Overwhelm, Organized, Routines, Schedules, Time Management, Time Blocking, Home Systems, Self Care, Planning, Task Management, High Achieving, Moms, Habits, Goals, Successful, Homemaking 365. Overwhelmed and Stuck in Survival Mode? Try This 1-Week Reset to Feel Like Yourself Again.  Do you ever feel like your brain has 37 tabs open… and you can’t find where the music is coming from? You’re answering school emails. Coordinating rides. Making dinner decisions. Managing work. Responding to texts. Remembering appointments. Carrying the emotional temperature of the whole house. And somewhere in the middle of all of that… you quietly think: “I just want everything to stop for a minute.” If that’s you — this episode is your permission slip. Not to quit. Not to disappear. Not to overhaul your entire life. But to stabilize. Because what you’re feeling isn’t laziness. It isn’t disorganization. It isn’t a lack of discipline. It’s DECISION FATIGUE. And it’s draining you. It's time to implement my: 1-Week Stabilize the System Plan Using the Thrive Method In this episode, I walk you through a gentle but powerful 1-Week “Stabilize the System” Reset mapped directly from my Thrive Method — so you can move from survival mode back to maintenance (and eventually thriving) without adding more to your plate. This is not a “do more” episode. It’s a: simplify standardize delegate protect your brain breathe again episode. Especially in February — when winter feels long, energy feels low, and the mental load feels heavy — this reset will help you reduce decisions, calm your nervous system, and create steadiness again. In This Episode We Talk About: ✔ Why decision fatigue is silently draining moms ✔ Why you feel worse at night (and it’s not your fault) ✔ How to reduce daily decisions immediately ✔ A 1-week stabilization plan inside each Thrive category: T H  R  I  V  E  You don’t need a life overhaul. You need fewer choices. And this episode shows you exactly how to create breathing room again — without dropping the ball on your family. If You’ve Been Feeling… • Frazzled and scattered • Snappy by evening • Avoidant of simple tasks • Mentally exhausted • Like you “should be able to handle this” but can’t Please hear me: You are not failing. You are overloaded. And there is a difference. This Episode Will Help You: ✨ Lower the mental noise ✨ Create stability in one week ✨ Feel steady instead of spiraling ✨ Move from survival to maintenance mode ✨ Protect your energy instead of burning it out You are a high-capacity woman. But high-capacity women burn out quietly. This week, we don’t push harder. We STABILIZE THE SYSTEM. Hit play, take a deep breath, and let’s build steadiness again — together. 💛 Thrive, Mama, Thrive!  XO, Kim Resources Mentioned: ✨ FREE Weekly Planning Checklist Start planning with clarity and intention—without overwhelm. 👉 www.highfivemotherhood.com 🛒 Core 4 Planning System A printable + digital planning system to help you plan your quarters, months, weeks, and days—one small step at a time. 👉 www.highfivemotherhood.com/shop

    29 min

  2. FEB 10

    364. Lost Motivation as a Mom? Get Your Flow Back with These 3 Tips | Routines, Schedules, Time Blocking, Time Management, Organization, Goals, Habits, Plan, Planners, Parenting Tips, Home, Organizing

    364. Lost Motivation as a Mom? Get Your Flow Back with These 3 Tips | Routines, Schedules, Time Blocking, Time Management, Organization, Goals, Habits, Planning, Planners, Plan, Vision Boards, Mom Life, Parenting Tips, Moms, Motherhood, Home Organization, Organizing Episode 364. Lost Motivation as a Mom? Get Your Flow Back with These 3 Tips Feeling unmotivated, scattered, or like your days have lost all structure? If yesterday felt productive and today feels heavy, you’re not alone—and you’re not failing. In this episode, I’m sharing three simple, supportive planning shifts that help moms rebuild structure, regain momentum, and create calm days without burning out. These are the exact tools I use inside the High Five Motherhood planning framework to move from survival mode into maintenance—and eventually thrive mode. This episode is about planning with intention, not pressure. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: 1. Why Weekly Foundations Come Before To-Do Lists Weekly Foundations are the 5–8 priorities that hold your life together—things like self-care, family time, home management, work, faith, and rest. When these are placed in your calendar first, everything else starts to feel lighter and more doable. You’ll learn: What counts as a weekly foundation Why fewer priorities = more consistency How foundations help you stay out of burnout 2. How Daily Anchors Create Structure Without Rigidity Instead of forcing a strict schedule, daily anchors use what’s already happening—wake-up times, meals, school drop-offs, nap time, and bedtime—to create natural rhythm in your day. You’ll learn: What daily anchors are How they set start and stop times for your day Why anchors help when motivation is low 3. How the THRIVE Method Helps You Time Block with Flexibility Using the THRIVE Method, each day flows through six simple time-block themes instead of a rigid hour-by-hour plan: T – Time & Productivity H – Home Management R – Rest, Recreation & Relationships I – Impact & Income V – Value Yourself E – Empower Others This method helps you balance your energy across the week—not cram everything into one day. If Mom Life Feels Unstructured Right Now… This episode will help you: Understand why motivation comes and goes Create structure that supports your energy Stop over-planning and start planning what actually matters Build momentum one gentle step at a time You don’t need a perfect plan. You need a supportive one. Resources Mentioned: ✨ FREE Weekly Planning Checklist Start planning with clarity and intention—without overwhelm. 👉 www.highfivemotherhood.com 🛒 Core 4 Planning System A printable + digital planning system to help you plan your quarters, months, weeks, and days—one small step at a time. 👉 www.highfivemotherhood.com/shop Take This With You: Motivation doesn’t come first. Structure does. And when your structure supports your real life, your flow returns—naturally. Keep on thriving mama! XO, Kim

    42 min

  3. FEB 6

    363. Daily Planning with the Core 4 Planning System: Start Creating Peaceful Days, One Intentional Choice at a Time. | Routines, Schedules, Time Blocking, Time Management, Organization, Goals, Habits

    363. Daily Planning with the Core 4 Planning System: Start Creating Peaceful Days, One Intentional Choice at a Time. | Routines, Schedules, Time Blocking, Time Management, Organization, Goals, Habits Daily Planning with the Core 4 Planning System: Start Creating Peaceful Days, One Intentional Choice at a Time If your days feel full but your heart feels scattered, this episode is for you. In this episode of the High Five Motherhood Podcast, we’re diving into daily planning using the Core 4 Planning System—a gentle, life-giving approach that helps moms reduce mental load, feel more present, and create peaceful days without pressure or burnout. Daily planning isn’t about doing more or managing every minute. It’s about making one intentional choice at a time—and letting those choices shape calmer, more meaningful days. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE: Why daily planning often feels overwhelming—and how to make it supportive instead How the daily layer of the Core 4 Planning System brings clarity and follow-through The power of choosing just a few intentional priorities each day How to plan your day in a way that honors your energy and season of life How small, intentional choices create peaceful days over time DAILY PLANNING IN THE CORE 4 SYSTEM: Daily planning is the final—and most personal—layer of the Core 4 Planning System: ✔ Quarterly Planning sets the vision ✔ Monthly Planning provides focus ✔ Weekly Planning creates structure ✔ Daily Planning turns intention into lived experience In this episode, you’ll learn how to start each day grounded, focused, and flexible—without starting from scratch or chasing perfection. WHY DAILY PLANNING MATTERS IN MOM LIFE: Daily planning helps you: Reduce the constant mental juggling Feel more present with your family Build confidence through follow-through Create peace in the middle of real life This episode reminds you that peaceful days don’t come from perfect plans—they come from intentional choices made with grace. RESOURCES MENTIONED: Core 4 Planning System Workbook (Digital Download) A step-by-step planning system created for moms who want structure that supports real life—quarterly, monthly, weekly, and daily. 👉 www.highfivemotherhood.com/shop COMPLETE THE CORE 4 SERIES: This episode completes the Core 4 Planning System Series on the High Five Motherhood Podcast: Episode 1: Quarterly Planning Episode 2: Monthly Planning Episode 3: Weekly Planning Episode 4: Daily Planning Each layer builds on the last—helping you move from big-picture vision to peaceful, intentional days. SHARE + SUPPORT THE SHOW: If this episode encouraged you: Share it with a mom who needs a gentler way to plan her days Subscribe to the High Five Motherhood Podcast Leave a review so more moms can find peace through planning You don’t have to change everything. Just start with one intentional choice today. Happy listening friend! XO, Kim

    56 min

  4. FEB 3

    362. Weekly Planning for Overwhelmed Moms: A Calm, Doable Core 4 System to Feel Back in Control This Week. | Routines, Schedules, Time Blocking, Time Management, Home Organization, Habits, Goals, Mom

    362. Weekly Planning for Overwhelmed Moms: A Calm, Doable Core 4 System to Feel Back in Control This Week. | Routines, Schedules, Time Blocking, Time Management, Home Organization, Habits, Goals, Mom, Plan, Planner, Organized, Burnout, Plans, Time, Home, Family, Kids, Parenting, Productivity Weekly Planning for Overwhelmed Moms: A Calm, Doable Core 4 System to Feel Back in Control This Week If your weeks feel overwhelming before they even begin, this episode is for you. In today’s episode of the High Five Motherhood Podcast, we’re breaking down weekly planning using the Core 4 Planning System—a calm, realistic approach that helps overwhelmed moms reduce stress, regain clarity, and feel back in control of their week. This isn’t about doing more or planning perfectly. It’s about creating a doable plan that supports your real life, your energy, and your current season—especially when you’re tired, stretched thin, or feeling burned out. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE: Why weekly planning is the missing link for overwhelmed momsHow to create a calm, doable weekly plan using the Core 4 Planning SystemHow to choose weekly priorities that actually move the needleWhy flexibility and margin matter more than perfect schedulesHow to plan your week in a way that helps you feel back in control—starting now THE CORE 4 WEEKLY PLANNING APPROACH: In this episode, we walk through how weekly planning fits into the Core 4 Planning System: ✔ Quarterly Planning – sets the big picture ✔ Monthly Planning – provides focus ✔ Weekly Planning – creates calm, doable structure ✔ Daily Planning – supports follow-through You’ll learn how to anchor your week to your monthly focus, protect non-negotiables, and plan in a way that supports both productivity and peace. WHY THIS EPISODE MATTERS RIGHT NOW: When life feels heavy, winter feels long, and burnout is real, you don’t need more pressure—you need a system that meets you where you are. Weekly planning gives you: Clarity without overwhelmStructure without rigidityMomentum without burnoutThis episode helps you create a week that feels lighter and more intentional—starting now. RESOURCES MENTIONED: Core 4 Planning System Workbook (Digital Download) A step-by-step planning system designed specifically for overwhelmed moms, including quarterly, monthly, weekly, and daily planning tools. 👉 www.highfivemotherhood.com/shop WHAT’S NEXT: In the next episode, we’ll complete the Core 4 series with Daily Planning—how to turn your weekly plan into calm, focused, intentional days without burnout. SUPPORT THE SHOW: If this episode helped you: Share it with a mom who needs a calmer weekSubscribe to the High Five Motherhood PodcastLeave a review so more moms can find peace through planningYou don’t need to do more. You just need a calm, doable system that helps you feel back in control—one week at a time. As always Mama, keep on thriving! XO, Kim

    1h 7m

  5. JAN 27

    361. Monthly Planning with the Core 4 Planning System: Create Focus, Reduce Stress, and Take Purposeful Action. (Part 2 of 4) | Routines, Schedules, Time Blocking, Home Organization, Time Management

    361. Monthly Planning with the Core 4 Planning System: Create Focus, Reduce Stress, and Take Purposeful Action. (Part 2 of 4) | Routines, Schedules, Time Blocking, Home Organization, Time Management, Planning, Planner, Plan, Goals, Vision, Habits, Moms, Mom Life, Motherhood, Burnout Welcome to The High Five Motherhood Podcast: Episode 361. Monthly Planning with the Core 4 Planning System:  Create Focus, Reduce Stress, and Take Purposeful Action. (Part 2 of 4) Do your months feel full — but unfulfilled? In Part 2 of the Core 4 Planning System Series, we break down Monthly Planning using the Core 4 Planning System to help overwhelmed moms reduce stress, gain clarity, and take purposeful action without burnout. This episode shows you how to turn quarterly priorities into realistic, life-giving monthly focus — even in the middle of busy mom life. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: Why monthly planning is essential for reducing overwhelm How to choose 1–3 monthly focus goals without pressure How to plan around real life, energy, and capacity How to define purposeful action (not hustle productivity) How monthly planning flows into weekly and daily planning The Core 4 Planning System Includes: ✔ Quarterly Planning ✔ Monthly Planning ✔ Weekly Planning ✔ Daily Planning Key Takeaway: Monthly planning helps you focus on what truly matters this month — so you can feel calmer, more intentional, and less stressed. I hope you enjoy this episode, happy listening, Friend! Thrive, Mama, Thrive!  XO, Kim Resources Mentioned: 🛒 Core 4 Planning System Workbook (Digital Download) 👉 www.highfivemotherhood.com/shop Your step-by-step guide to planning with clarity, peace, and purpose — one quarter, month, week, and day at a time. Up Next: 🎙️ Episode 362: Part 3: Weekly Planning — How to Create Structure Without Stress Using the Core 4 Planning System

    19 min

  6. JAN 26

    360. Quarterly Planning for Overwhelmed Moms: Make Daily Life Feel Lighter with the Core 4 Planning System. (Part 1 of 4) | Routines, Schedules, Time Blocking, Organization, Home, Time, Management

    360. Quarterly Planning for Overwhelmed Moms: Make Daily Life Feel Lighter with the Core 4 Planning System. (Part 1 of 4) | Routines, Schedules, Time Blocking, Home Organization, Time Management, Planning, Planner, Plan, Goals, Vision, Habits, Moms, Mom Life, Motherhood, Burnout Feeling overwhelmed, reactive and stuck in survival mode? In this episode, we kick off the Core 4 Planning System Series by diving into Quarterly Planning, the first and foundational layer of the Core 4 Planning System for busy Moms.  If you’ve ever felt like planning just gives you more to manage instead of more peace, this episode will help you zoom out, simplify  and plan your life one season at a time - without burnout.  In This Episode, You’ll Learn:  *Why quarterly planning is the anchor for all other planning layers *How to reflect on the past quarter without guilt or pressure * How to choose just 3 priorities for the next 90 days  * How quarterly planning connects to monthly, weekly and daily planning * How to plan for real life - kids, interruptions, getting derailed, and all The Core 4 Planning System includes:  Quarterly Planning Monthly Planning Weekly Planning Daily Planning (Annual planning is intentionally separate and not part of this curriculum). Tune into the episode below to learn more on Annual Planning:  High Five Motherhood Podcast: Episode 299. Key Takeaway:  Quarterly Planning gives you clarity, focus and margin so your daily decisions align with what actually matters most in this season of motherhood.  Until next time Mama, Keep on thriving! XO, Kim Resources Mentioned:  My Core 4 Planning System (Digital Download) - www.highfivemotherhood.com/shop This guided workbook walks you step by step through quarterly, monthly, weekly and daily planning - designed specifically for busy moms who want peace, progress and purpose.  Next Episode:  Episode 361 on the High Five Motherhood Podcast: We will dive into Monthly Planning next time by “Turning Our Big Quarterly Goals into Manageable, Life Giving Focus”.

    33 min

  7. JAN 20

    359. Simple Goals That Actually Work for Moms Series: The Only Goal Planning System I Use As a Mom. | Routines, Schedules, Time Blocking, Time Management, Habits, Plan, Productivity, Yearly, Planning

    359. Simple Goals That Actually Work for Moms Series: The Only Goal Planning System I Use As a Mom. | Routines, Schedules, Time Blocking, Time Management, Habits, Plan, Productivity, Yearly, Planning, Quarterly, Monthly, Weekly, Daily, Planner, Purpose, Intentional, Self Care, Self Improvement High Five Motherhood Podcast Episode 359. Simple Goals for Moms Series: (Ep. 3 of 3) The Only Goal Planning System I Use As a Mom - The Ultimate Guide to Planning Your Goals for This Year One Step at a Time. In this episode we will discuss:  >>> The CRP Method = Success in achieving your goals - the “Why” behind the goals you set. >>> The Core 4 Planning System - The Ultimate Planning Guide - the “How” of making those goals go from impossible to possible.  >>> Core 1, 2, 3, 4: What they are and how they improve your planning rhythm each year And so much more! P.S. Keep tuning in to hear what’s coming up this year and the BIG NEWS we are about to leak out on the podcast! Get excited for something spectacular to happen for High Five Motherhood! Happy listening Mama! XO, Kim Links:  The Core 4 Planning System: www.highfivemotherhood.com/shop The Website (FREE Weekly Planning Checklist): www.highfivemotherhood.com

    28 min

  8. JAN 15

    358. Simple Goals That Actually Work for Moms Series: Stop Setting Goals That Don't Fit Your Life. | Routines, Schedules, Time Blocking, Time Management, Habits, Plan, Productivity, Yearly, Planners

    358. Simple Goals That Actually Work for Moms Series: Stop Setting Goals That Don't Fit Your Life. | Routines, Schedules, Time Blocking, Time Management, Habits, Plan, Productivity, Yearly, Planning, Quarterly, Monthly, Weekly, Daily, Planner, Purpose, Intentional, Self Care, Self Improvement 358. Simple Goals for Moms Series: (Ep. 2 of 3) "Stop Setting Goals That Don't Fit Your Life". Have you ever hit a goal and still felt empty? Or quit a goal and felt like you failed - even though it never fit your season to begin with? That’s not a discipline issue, it’s misalignment. In today’s episode we’re diving into what misalignment is in order to help us better see and understand what true alignment looks and feels like, why it’s important to filter all of our goals through the core of who we are, and how to make it happen. So if you have found yourself caught in the trap of guilt, comparison, pressure and more… don’t worry friend, you’re not alone - we all face these challenges when setting goals each year. Listen closely - goals simply just don’t stick when they aren’t directly connected to our IDENTITY. When we start setting goals that are identity focused and NOT for us to become just like “Suzie down the street” - that’s where the magic happens. So if you’re ready to get in alignment, true alignment with the core of who you really are and the woman you’re striving to become - then grab that pen and paper, pop those ear buds in and let’s dive into the second episode in the “Simple Goals That Actually Work for Moms” Series.  P.S. Keep tuning in to hear what’s coming up this year and the BIG NEWS we are about to leak out on the podcast! Get excited for something spectacular to happen for High Five Motherhood! Keep on Thriving Mama! XO, Kim  Website: www.highfivemotherhood.com

    12 min
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Hey Mama! Feeling stressed, unorganized and unmotivated? Longing for more “me time” and less burnout? If you’re feeling overwhelmed because you’ve still “gotta do it all”, & find that time isn’t on your side, then Mama, you’re in the right place! Here at High Five Motherhood we ditch the overwhelm, the hot mess mom culture”, & choose to find more joy in family life & motherhood! Imagine a clean & organized home, enjoying time for yourself & living a productive life all at the same time! Mama, you weren’t meant to just “survive”, YOU were born to THRIVE!

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