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). 👉 This is soooo important for moms to know!

MOMS HAVE GOALS, TOO. USE THIS TRICK TO HELP REACH THEM.

If you struggle to set and achieve your goals, try this trick— it’s SUPER simple!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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…

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.

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…

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.”

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

FORGET THE HOLIDAY STRESS! Here’s an easy to execute, last-minute Valentine idea for your tween and teen. It’s also an excellent opportunity to connect with and support your kids.

UP TOP FOR SHARING THE WORKLOAD! In ten minutes a day, you can reduce your stress, get your house picked up, and connect with your family. And when you see your family work together, no matter the complaints or eye-rolls, you’ll feel like you’re doing a good job at parenting.

TAKE BACK CONTROL. We all know this disruption to our daily routines has been (and continues to be) a real threat to our mental and physical health, but you might not realize our thoughts keep us on this downward trend. To stop the decline, we have to shift gears and stop telling ourselves, "everything will be fine."