Too MUCH on Your Mind? Midlife Moms Try This

Do you ever feel like you have SO many things floating around in your head that you're afraid you'll forget something important? As a working mom of three, a pediatric physical therapist, someone with a YouTube Channel, and a writer, I have a lot to keep track of. My planner helps me organize my schedule, but sometimes I just need one simple place to get everything out of my mind. That's where my brain dump notebook comes in. In today's video, I'm sharing exactly how I use this simple notebook to keep track of tasks, move unfinished items forward, and stay focused without feeling like I have to create another complicated productivity system. The best part? You don't need a fancy notebook or complicated method. You just need something you enjoy writing in and can easily keep with you. If you are a busy midlife mom trying to manage work, family, appointments, goals, and all of those little things that somehow end up living in your brain, I hope this gives you a simple idea you can try. In this video: • How I use a brain dump notebook • Why I don't put everything directly into my planner • How I choose the right notebook size for me • My simple system for crossing off completed tasks • How I move unfinished tasks to the next day • How I start fresh when a new month begins • Why getting things out of your head can help you feel more organized Sometimes productivity doesn't require a new complicated system. Sometimes you just need a place to write it all down. What do you use to keep everything from living in your head? A planner, notebook, phone, or something else? Let me know in the comments! Chapters so you can go back to your favorite part: 00:00 A new month and a fresh start 00:09 Why I need a brain dump system 00:44 What my brain dump notebook does for me 01:01 My planner 01:22 My brain dump notebook 01:37 Why I keep it close 02:15 How to choose a brain dump notebook 03:17 Why this notebook size works for me 03:26 How I write my daily tasks 03:48 My simple task system 04:11 How I move unfinished tasks forward 04:29 Getting into my brain dump routine 05:05 Reviewing old tasks 05:46 Starting a new day 06:23 Setting up a new month 07:05 Getting everything out of my head 08:16 What my current list looks like 09:21 Starting September 10:00 How this system keeps me organized 10:36 How you can start your own brain dump notebook My book Stop Overthinking can be found here. https://a.co/d/03hD3O8S Check out The End Mom Overwhelm Series on Amazon. Currently 2 books of the series available AND a guided journal If you’re a midlife mom who feels guilty every time you try to focus on yourself, I wrote this book for you and you can order it here https://a.co/d/0b6NIMok 📘 End Mom Guilt in Midlife: A 30-Day Guide to Finally Feeling Enough Without Doing More helps overwhelmed and overthinking moms: 1. Stop second-guessing every decision 2. Let go of the constant “not enough” feeling 3. Rebuild confidence and self-trust 4. Choose themselves without guilt This book isn’t about doing more. It is about finally understanding why you feel stuck and learning how to move forward without abandoning yourself in the process. 📘 Get the book here: https://a.co/d/0b6NIMok If you enjoyed this video, you need to subscribe for videos about: Mom guilt Midlife reset Overthinking and decision fatigue Productivity for overwhelmed moms Rebuilding confidence in midlife Mindset shifts Real talk on motherhood and ambition Calm productivity, personal growth, and purpose Sign up here to stay connected and get simple, realistic strategies to stop overthinking and finally follow through. https://fantastic-creator-2331.kit.com If you’re new here, welcome! I share content that focuses on calm productivity and creating space for your personal goals, not just the goals everyone expects you to chase. Don't forget to subscribe to join our calm, intentional community. #BrainDump #ProductivityForMoms #Planning #BusyMomLife #Organization #MomGuilt #MidlifeReset #OverthinkingMoms #Motherhood #SelfWorth #MidlifeWomen #MomBurnout #PersonalGrowth #ConfidenceForMoms #MentalLoad #growthmindset