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Lately, it seems like I’m constantly drawn to a new personal development book, podcast or blog that will help me live my best life, improve my mindset, be a better parent, be more productive and obtain financial and time freedom. Of course, none of these come without a long list of traits and habits that …
What is self-care and why is it important? I recently went out to dinner with friends and was asked: “what is self-care?” I think my friend actually said something like “I hate that term – self-care.” Although I use the term frequently, I get where she’s coming from. Ironically, we were all practicing self-care by …
If you ask a mom what she wants for her birthday or Mother’s’ Day she will likely tell you something like “a clean house,” “for everyone to get along,” or “nothing at all.” Moms are selfless and generally don’t spend a lot of time thinking about what gifts they want. But that doesn’t mean Mom …
Personal development guru, Jim Rohn, said: “Learn to be happy with what you have while you pursue all that you want.” I can really appreciate this statement as I spent a number of years wrestling with the idea of contentment. We are told to be content with what we have; and while I am grateful …
We were all raised to say thank you, and teach our children to do the same, but often we are so busy, we miss the big picture. Gratitude towards others is more than saying thank you. It’s about acknowledgment. It’s easy to say thank you, but acknowledgment is about doing more. It’s about recognizing someone …
Self-Care Tips for Busy Moms: How 17 Moms Practice Self-Care When I mention the word self-care to a mom I often get an eye roll or sarcastic laugh. Most moms say something like “I don’t have time for self-care, I’m busy taking care of everyone else!” Here’s the thing, moms – If you’re so busy …
Many young women dream of a future that includes children. They picture sweet giggles, those first steps, hearing their baby say “mama,” dance lessons and sports practice, and an immeasurable amount of love and affection. But once those dreams become reality, the reality of being a mom isn’t always what we expect. Sure, we know …
Have you ever stopped to ask yourself what your purpose is in life? Perhaps you are constantly asking yourself, but can’t quite figure it out. Or perhaps you thought you knew what it was, but are being pulled in a different direction. If you have found your purpose, are you following it? I’m sharing my …
This is part 3 of my series – How I said Goodbye to 8 to 5. Please click here to read part 1. When I made the life-changing decision to leave my full-time career for full-time mom I didn’t exactly have a plan. I know, it wasn’t the smartest approach, but for us, it was …
This is part 2 of my series – How I said Goodbye to 8 to 5. Please click here to read part 1. When I left my full-time corporate job to stay home with my kids, I knew I would have to find an alternative way to make some extra money, but I honestly had …