Life in Midlife: work, play & parenting
Shortcuts and articles for moms of all stages pushing to be a better person, parent, and partner.
A Simple Way to Fight Procrastination
ASK YOURSELF THIS ONE QUESTION
We ALL procrastinate to some degree, and while I know it’s tough to stop entirely, this trick will help reduce your distractions.
Is It Anxiety Or Menopause?
IF YOU’RE OVER 35, YOUR DECLINING HORMONES NEED YOUR ATTENTION
Yesterday we were booking flights for an international trip, and seemingly out of nowhere, I burst into tears because the last time I was on a long flight I wound up in the ER.
Two Simple Ways To Stop Procrastinating
HOW AVOIDING TASKS EATS AWAY OUR VALUABLE TIME
My procrastination just cost me 20 minutes. I wrote a check, popped it into an envelope, addressed it, slapped on a stamp, and placed the ready-to-be-mailed envelope on the counter.
And there it sat for 13 days.
FREE Goal Setting Master Class
LEARN HOW TO SET & ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS EASILY
Goal Setting That Works is based on the latest research, behavioral science, and practical experience. It’s designed to make goal-setting manageable and straightforward.
Failed New Year’s Resolutions?
TRY ONE OF THESE ALTERNATIVES (THEY WORK!)
91% of people who set New Year goals drop out well before the year ends, and that’s not cool with me. So here are three ways you can reach your goals.
Why I wrote my own Eulogy
MORBID OR GENIUS? I argue it’s genius and the clearest path forward. Read why working with women for 17 years pushed me to start taking my life seriously and not leave it up to a roll of the dice.
The Comfort Crisis and Why We Overeat
SURPRISE CHAPTER ON HUNGER
The Comfort Crisis is about why and how we can push outside of our comfort zones, but the chapter on hunger and food blew my mind!
Visual mapping will help you GSD!
GET STUFF/💩 DONE—TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR TIME AND YOUR LIFE. If you struggle to tick off your to-do list, this visual trick can help break down your goals into small, actionable steps.
NO-vember: reclaim your time & sanity
HOW TO MAKE THE MOST OF NO-VEMBER CHALLENGE
In 2019, Thrive Global challenged us to NO-vember. For 30 days, say “NO” to those things that don’t serve you.
Let's level up the challenge and get very specific with when and how we will say no. Here’s the plan…
3 Steps To Help you Take Up Space With Grace
YOU BELONG WHEREVER YOU ARE from sidewalks to conversations to time on your calendar—you can train yourself to take up more space. I started on this journey when a personal trainer told me to own my workout area. Once I realized how I shrink, I took steps to be unapologetic.
How To Make Connections & Improve Communication
ON LISTENING TO UNDERSTAND. About three weeks before Shelter In Place, I saw a homeless woman sitting on the curb reading in the sunshine. As I passed, this photo of Keanu flashed in my head, and before I could overthink it, I turned around and asked her if I could get her a cup of coffee. ☞ This moment changed how I communicate and connect…
How to avoid Empty Nest Syndrom
EMPTY NEST IS A MAJOR MOTHERHOOD MILESTONE that isn't talked about enough, which leaves us exposed to the possibility of Empty Nest Syndrome—not to worry, there are some easy ways to avoid it. Read on…
Change Your Life In 10 Minutes A Day
WHAT I LEARNED FROM TRACKING A HABIT FOR ONE YEAR
We all know moms are busy. That’s a given. But you don’t have to sacrifice your sanity for the sake of others. In just 10 minutes a day, you’ll accumulate 100+ hours of some much needed “me time.”
Life Plan For Moms Of Tweens & Teens
IT’S TIME TO CREATE A FULFILLING LIFE. Two years ago, I was utterly devastated by the sudden death of my best friend just months after her 50th birthday.
Andrea’s death pushes me to live a more meaningful life, and I’m helping other moms do the same.
Here’s How To Create A Productive Morning Routine
FIND FREEDOM & FULFILLMENT (FREE MASTER YOUR MORNINGS DIGITAL COURSE). When we spend our days reacting to everyone else’s needs/wants, we find we have little time for our personal to-do list. If you let this imbalance go unchecked for too long, you can feel unproductive, unfulfilled, and resentful.
Let’s change that, shall we?
Crowdsourced Creative Ways To Date During A Pandemic
5 CLEVER WAYS TO AVOID DULL DATING ROUTINES. Dating your partner doesn’t need to be exciting and exhilarating, but it does need to happen. The last thing we want is to lose the connection because one day, those adorable kids will move out of the house, and guess who you’ll be left with? That’s right. The person you married.
Accountability & Action Book Group
READ. LEARN. GROW. I’ve been threatening to create a virtual book group aimed at motivating women to not only read more but act on what they’ve learned. Guess what? It’s time.
Atomic Habits Book Review
USE ATOMIC HABITS TO BECOME THE PERSON YOU WANT TO BE. So many reasons to check out Atomic Habits. It’s actionable and approachable and most of us (especially perpetually-in-motion-moms) will benefit by giving it a whirl—even if all you want to do is get to bed earlier, it can help set you up for sleep success.
How To Date Your Husband During A Pandemic
CREATE NEW WAYS TO KEEP THE CONNECTION
After having kids, dating our partners became challenging at best. Somehow we made it work and managed to hold onto a flicker of who we were before our lives were overrun by wild ones. But how do you date your husband during a pandemic?
New! More Than A Mom Digital Course
NEW LIFE BALANCE COURSE NEEDS TESTERS!
After years of offering my Life Balance course as a 1:1, guided course, I've crafted a self-guided program to reach more moms of varying budgets. If you’re interested in pushing to be a better person, this program is for you.
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