4| Multi-Passionate and Productive: Lisa Zawrotny on Embracing the “And” in Motherhood

Amy Grace talks with Lisa from Positively Productive to talk about embracing a multi-passionate lifestyle, simplifying productivity, and finding balance as a mother. Lisa shares her journey, including how her experience with being in the “sandwich generation” caregiving for her mother with Alzheimer’s while raising young children taught her valuable lessons in self-care, reducing expectations, and learning to say no. They dive into how embracing the "ands" of life—rather than focusing on the "or"—can help moms thrive, both personally and in their families.Key Takeaways:Embracing the "And": Lisa and Amy talk about the power of embracing multiple passions, goals, and identities instead of focusing on just one, especially as mothers.The Importance of Margin: Both women share how intentionally creating space in their lives, whether through buffer time or margin, is key to avoiding overwhelm.Simplifying to Thrive: Simplifying your holiday or daily routines can make room for joy and connection with family, helping to reduce unnecessary stress.Self-Care is Essential: Self-care isn't selfish; it’s vital for being able to care for others. Lisa reflects on the lessons she learned through difficult caregiving experiences.The Power of the 80/20 Rule: Focusing on the 20% of activities that provide 80% of your results, especially during busy seasons like the holidays, can help moms manage overwhelm and stay present with their families.Keywords: Multi-passionate, Self-care, Productivity, Margin, Simplification, Holiday planning, Caregiving, Sandwich Generation, 80/20 rule, Work-life balanceKey Quotes:“You’re super because you’re a mom.” – Lisa, Positively Productive"It’s not about doing it all, it’s about doing what really matters." – Amy Grace“When you do the things you love and embrace the ‘and,’ you bring better energy to everything you do.” – Lisa, Positively Productive"Sometimes simplifying your holiday can make room for the things that truly matter.” – Lisa, Positively Productive"We can’t avoid the waves crashing us in life, but we can certainly surf them better if we have the right tools." – Lisa, Positively ProductiveAbout Lisa ZawrotnyLisa Zawrotny is a Productivity Coach, founder of Positively Productive Systems, and host of the Positively LivingⓇ  Podcast. She helps clients reduce overwhelm, manage stress, and design sustainable solutions with compassion and humor. When she’s not encouraging others to make space for what matters, she’s walking her own talk by hanging out with her husband and kiddos doing cool things like traveling, watching movies, and acting like a rock star. Her favorite way to hide from the world involves a cozy spot with a book, an iced coffee, and a cat on her lap.Positively Living Podcast: Lisa's podcast where she talks about compassionate productivity and multi-passionate living.PositivelyProductive.com: The hub where listeners can find all of Lisa's resources, including social media links and her podcast.Connect with Lisa on Instagram @positively_lisaAbout Your Host:Amy Grace is the heart behind Everyday Supermoms, a podcast that inspires and empowers mothers by sharing diverse stories of resilience and connection. As a licensed therapist, she supports moms through all stages of motherhood with transformative therapy intensives and signature courses like The Motherhood Mindset Reset and Create Your Own Motherhood. A mom of six, Amy draws from her own journey—from single parenting to blended families—to create a community where mothers can embrace their unique paths with confidence and grace.Find out more at amygrace.bio or everydaysupermoms.com