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Carrie Bock is a dynamic and inspiring woman who masterfully juggles the roles of wife, mom, business owner, and podcaster. With a nearly three-year-old at home and a husband with a chronic disability, she has learned how to balance family needs with her professional responsibilities. Carrie is the founder of a counseling practice that has been serving clients for over seven years and is also the host of the Christian Faith and OCD podcast, where she offers support and guidance to Christians struggling with anxiety, trauma, and OCD.

As a student in Systemize to Scale, Carrie has proven to be an incredible learner, always asking insightful questions and providing thoughtful feedback. Her calm demeanor and dedication to creating systems in her life have allowed her to successfully navigate the challenges of being a working mom and business owner. In this blog post, we’ll dive deep into how Carrie has managed to systematize her life to not only keep her home running smoothly but also to grow her business and continue to show up for her family.

“How do I find that balance of really loving my family well making sure they’re taken care of and then also working enough so that I can bring in the income?”

The Chaos Before Systems

Before Carrie implemented systems into her life, the juggling act was constant and exhausting. Imagine the weight of trying to balance the needs of a young child, a husband with a chronic disability, and a thriving business that required your attention every single day. That’s exactly what Carrie faced daily. Tasks that should have been straightforward became overwhelming, and it felt like there was never enough time to do it all.

Each day, Carrie found herself scrambling to make sure things were in order—whether it was realizing at the last minute that she didn’t have lunch money for her daughter’s hot lunch, or discovering that the dinner she planned required an ingredient she didn’t have, forcing her to rearrange her entire evening. The chaos wasn’t just at home; her business, including her podcast, felt scattered as well. She used Trello to organize her podcast episodes, but the tool felt like more of a cluttered to-do list than a helpful system. Every week, she was stuck wondering where things stood: Had she reviewed the edited episodes yet? Was she on track with the next guest? Her business felt like a constant game of catch-up.

Adding to the stress was her role as her husband’s primary caregiver—handling appointments, managing medications, and making sure he got to where he needed to go. That meant managing not just her own time, but also his, without any backup. And though Carrie was committed to making sure her daughter had everything she needed, from doctor’s appointments to school events, it wasn’t easy to keep everything in line without feeling like she was always running out of time.

In this whirlwind, Carrie knew something had to give. It was clear that her family’s needs, her well-being, and her business all needed more structure. That’s when she turned to Systemized to Scale—to finally find the systems that would allow her to regain control over her life and stop living in a constant state of chaos.

Creating Space for Family and Work with Systems

With systems in place, Carrie has been able to carve out time for both her family and her work in a way that feels balanced and intentional. One of her favorite changes has been the time-blocked Wednesdays spent with her daughter, free from the usual distractions. No longer does she feel torn between answering emails or attending to work tasks while trying to be present at home. Instead, she enjoys uninterrupted time with her family—an invaluable gift made possible by the systems she put in place.

Another area where systems have made a difference is in managing household tasks. By delegating responsibilities to her husband, like meal prep and keeping track of the laundry, Carrie has been able to reduce the mental load and focus more on the things that truly matter. These small shifts in responsibility and time management have transformed how she navigates daily life, allowing her to truly thrive in both her personal and professional spaces.

Action Step

Time Blocking for Family and Work: Block off specific time for family activities and work tasks. If Wednesdays are for mother-daughter time, ensure that time is protected and free from distractions.
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Delegate Household Tasks: Share responsibilities with your partner or family members. Whether it’s meal prep or laundry, delegating ensures that the load is lighter for everyone.
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Meal Planning and Prep: Set aside time each week to plan and prep meals. Use grocery delivery or designate a specific day to ensure you’re prepared for the week ahead.
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Automate and Streamline Tasks: Use project management tools like Meistertask to organize tasks and automate repetitive activities. This helps keep your business running smoothly and frees up mental space for personal time.
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With these strategies in place, Carrie’s life has become more manageable, allowing her to show up for her family and her business in a meaningful way.

The Power of Systemizing Everyday Tasks

One of the biggest benefits of implementing systems is the mental clarity it provides. Carrie’s experience with managing tasks like laundry, cleaning, and meal planning was transformative—once overwhelming tasks have become second nature, freeing up mental space for what truly matters. While these might not be the “main things” we think of when setting up a home management system, the truth is, they often take up the most mental energy.

Now, instead of constantly thinking about what’s next on the to-do list, Carrie can focus on her family and her work without the ongoing clutter in the back of her mind. For example, her workflow for podcasting has become seamless, thanks to tools like Trello, which keep her on track with content creation, deadlines, and promotion. Similarly, tasks within her business are organized and automated, which means less time spent on decision fatigue and more time for meaningful tasks.

This kind of organization has not only made her business more efficient but has also allowed her to step away from work at the end of the day or week, knowing that everything has been accounted for. She’s no longer working in the cracks of time, and her evenings and weekends are hers to enjoy without that looming “what did I forget?” feeling.

Action Step

Set Up Your Workflow: Use task management tools like MeisterTask to create a visual workflow. Organize your tasks into categories (e.g., podcasting, client work, admin tasks) and track deadlines to stay on top of everything.
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Create a Time-Blocked Schedule: By knowing when you’re working and when you’re not, you can create boundaries around your time. Time blocking for family, work, and self-care ensures that each aspect of your life gets the attention it needs.
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Use Time Tracking to Stay Focused: Consider using a time-tracking tool to stay focused on your current task. Knowing exactly how much time you’re spending on each activity helps keep distractions in check and ensures you stay on task.
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Build Flexibility Into Your Schedule: Life happens, and sometimes things take longer than expected. Instead of feeling overwhelmed, build in flexibility. If you can’t get something done during your scheduled time, move it to another day without guilt.
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With these systems in place, Carrie has found herself with more time to enjoy family moments and step away from work when she needs to. It’s not about perfecting every minute of the day but creating the structure that allows for balance, focus, and peace of mind.

Dreaming Bigger: How Systems Helped Carrie Unlock Her Potential

For Carrie, having systems in place didn’t just streamline her day-to-day tasks; it gave her the mental and emotional bandwidth to dream bigger about her future. Before her entrepreneurial spirit often felt a little lonely—she didn’t have many friends or family who were also in that space. But when she hit her Big Hairy Audacious Goal (BHAG) for January, it marked a major turning point. It proved that hard work, paired with smarter systems, can lead to incredible outcomes. It wasn’t just about working harder; it was about working more intentionally, aligning her actions with what would move the needle for her business.

However, beyond business success, what shifted for Carrie was the balance she was able to create. When her daughter was born and her husband became disabled, everything changed. Suddenly, her role as a wife and mom became her highest priority. Carrie knew she had to take care of her family, but she also needed to earn enough to support them. She didn’t want to sacrifice one for the other. Thanks to the systems she implemented, she was able to achieve balance—taking care of her family while still maintaining her entrepreneurial drive.

Now, Carrie feels confident about the future of her business and her life as a mom and wife. She no longer operates on autopilot, squeezing work into every available moment. Instead, she is living with intention, focused on what truly matters, and making space for the things that bring her joy.

Action Step

Identify Your Big Goals: What’s your BHAG? Take the time to define your big dreams and break them down into smaller, actionable steps that you can track with your system.
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Embrace Balance: It’s not about sacrificing one area of your life for another. Create systems that allow you to manage both family life and business responsibilities.
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Celebrate Your Wins: Recognize and celebrate your successes, no matter how small they may seem. Every milestone is a testament to the hard work you’ve put into building a balanced, thriving life.
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Work Smarter, Not Harder: Systems help you focus your time and energy on what will actually drive results. Find ways to work more efficiently, so you can achieve your goals without burning out.
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Carrie has also seen the impact these systems have had, not just on her own work, but on her interactions with her clients and community. It’s one thing to create systems for your own life; it’s another to use those systems to create meaningful impact. In her business, Carrie helps people overcome trauma, anxiety, and OCD through counseling and group coaching. It’s incredibly fulfilling for her to see others transform their lives with the support of structured guidance—just as she has been able to do in her own business.

As Carrie continues to grow both personally and professionally, she’s excited to share her journey with others. Connecting with people on a similar path is one of the greatest joys of her work, and she looks forward to supporting others as they systemize and scale their own dreams.

Connect With Carrie

 Carrie’s website, CarrieBock.com, is where you can find information about her counseling services and podcast, Christian Faith and OCD. She offers intensive therapy sessions and group coaching for Christians learning Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for OCD. It’s been incredibly rewarding for Carrie to see the success her clients experience with a blend of faith and therapy.