35: [Time & Energy 2] How to Actually Make Time for the Things that Make a Real Difference in You and Your Teen's Lives

11/05/2025 16 min
35: [Time & Energy 2] How to Actually Make Time for the Things that Make a Real Difference in You and Your Teen's Lives

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Episode Synopsis


May-cember (as it's affectionally called in some circles) brings so many layers!

Mother's Day
Graduations
End of Year Finals, Projects, Grades
Parties
Obligations

Whether you feel 'up' to them or can actually enjoy them, or not!
That’s why in this part 2 of the Time + Energy series TG35, "How to Actually Make Time for the Things that Make a Real Difference in You and Your Teen's Lives", I’m giving you the exact tools to decrease overwhelm and obligation, and start prioritizing what matters most to improve your lives.
Here are time codes for key segments in today's episode:
01:17 - Running on Empty01:56 - A New Paradigm02:17 - The Parent You Always Needed03:32 - Clarify Your Priorities03:57 - Define What Matters Most04:23 - Be the Guide, Not the Hero05:20 - Clarity Creates Impact05:47 - Own Your Time07:05 - Boundaries Make It Real & Build Trust 11:23 - Talk It Out, Together 
As I'm publishing this ON Mother's Day, I hope you feel loved and supported today, and always!
Ashley
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