Life in Midlife: work, play & parenting
Shortcuts and articles for moms of all stages pushing to be a better person, parent, and partner.
Moms, hereโs what to ask for this holiday season
THREE GIFTS I SWEAR BY ๐
With moms so focused on shopping for everyone else and creating astonishing holiday magic, there is little time left to create meaningful wish lists for ourselves.
Sound familiar? This might helpโฆ
Invisible Labor - Let's Solve The Problem
ITโS NOT ONLY YOUR TIME AT STAKE.
If there is one book I wish all couples were required to read, itโs this oneโฆ itโll shine a very bright light on the imbalances in your home.
Letโs solve for the growing frustration and resentment toward your family and redistribute the emotional, mental, and physical labor.
How I Went from Single-Girl Dreams to the Chaos of Raising Kids
PARENTING IN PHASES: NAVIGATING THE STAGES OF MOTHERHOOD - what I wish I had known before having kids.
What exactly is the EMOTIONAL load for moms?
ANOTHER LAYER TO THE HEAVY LOAD MOTHERS BEAR.
Have you learned about mental load yet? Many of us have, but not many of us are aware of the emotional load (I've only recently learned about it). ๐ This is soooo important for moms to know!
The Pain Behind College Drop-Off
AND THE 13 MIDLIFE MILESTONES. I dropped her off and tears started to flow. It felt unbearable. And then I realized it wasn't just losing my girl. It was all of midlife. Ever since I turned 40, it's been a battle to fight the unraveling. Here's what I'm doing about it...
Short & Sweet Morning Routine
Short on time?
๐๐ง ๐๐๐ฌ๐ฒ-๐ญ๐จ-๐ฆ๐๐ข๐ง๐ญ๐๐ข๐ง ๐ฆ๐จ๐ซ๐ง๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ซ๐จ๐ฎ๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ง ๐ก๐๐ฅ๐ฉ. โ๏ธ
Before you create your routine, burn this on your brain:
This isnโt about doing more.
This is about setting yourself up for a good day.
Empty Nest: How to find purpose beyond motherhood
WHAT TO DO WHEN YOUR KIDS MOVE OUT
Finding your passion or purpose isnโt as complex as some people make it out to be. Hereโs a simple exercise to help you discover more meaning in your empty nest years.
Easy Hack To Reach Your Goals
MOMS HAVE GOALS, TOO. USE THIS TRICK TO HELP REACH THEM.
If you struggle to set and achieve your goals, try this trickโ itโs SUPER simple!
A Simple Way to Fight Procrastination
ASK YOURSELF THIS ONE QUESTION
We ALL procrastinate to some degree, and while I know itโs tough to stop entirely, this trick will help reduce your distractions.
Is It Anxiety Or Menopause?
IF YOUโRE 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. Itโs designed to make goal-setting manageable and straightforward.
Failed New Yearโs Resolutions?
TRY ONE OF THESE ALTERNATIVES (THEY WORK!)
91% of people who set New Year goals drop out well before the year ends, and thatโs 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 itโs 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/๐ฉ DONEโTAKE 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 โNOโ to those things that donโt serve you.
Let's level up the challenge and get very specific with when and how we will say no. Hereโs the planโฆ
3 Steps To Help you Take Up Space With Grace
YOU BELONG WHEREVER YOU ARE from sidewalks to conversations to time on your calendarโyou 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. โ This moment changed how I communicate and connectโฆ
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 Syndromeโnot to worry, there are some easy ways to avoid it. Read onโฆ
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