Life in Midlife: work, play & parenting
Shortcuts and articles for moms of all stages pushing to be a better person, parent, and partner.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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 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
Change Your Life In 10 Minutes A Day
WHAT I LEARNED FROM TRACKING A HABIT FOR ONE YEAR
We all know moms are busy. Thatโs a given. But you donโt have to sacrifice your sanity for the sake of others. In just 10 minutes a day, youโll accumulate 100+ hours of some much needed โme time.โ
Life Plan For Moms Of Tweens & Teens
ITโS 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.
Andreaโs death pushes me to live a more meaningful life, and Iโm helping other moms do the same.
Crowdsourced Creative Ways To Date During A Pandemic
5 CLEVER WAYS TO AVOID DULL DATING ROUTINES. Dating your partner doesnโt 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 youโll be left with? Thatโs right. The person you married.
Accountability & Action Book Group
READ. LEARN. GROW. Iโve been threatening to create a virtual book group aimed at motivating women to not only read more but act on what theyโve learned. Guess what? Itโs time.
Atomic Habits Book Review
USE ATOMIC HABITS TO BECOME THE PERSON YOU WANT TO BE. So many reasons to check out Atomic Habits. Itโs actionable and approachable and most of us (especially perpetually-in-motion-moms) will benefit by giving it a whirlโeven 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 youโre interested in pushing to be a better person, this program is for you.
Last-minute Valentine Idea For Your Tween & Teen
FORGET THE HOLIDAY STRESS! Hereโs an easy to execute, last-minute Valentine idea for your tween and teen. Itโs also an excellent opportunity to connect with and support your kids.
How To Get Your Family To Clean The House
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, youโll feel like youโre doing a good job at parenting.
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