Life in Midlife: work, play & parenting
Shortcuts and articles for moms of all stages pushing to be a better person, parent, and partner.
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.
Hereโs How To Create A Productive Morning Routine
FIND FREEDOM & FULFILLMENT (FREE MASTER YOUR MORNINGS DIGITAL COURSE). When we spend our days reacting to everyone elseโs 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.
Letโs change that, shall we?
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.
Pomodoro Technique for Beginners
LEVEL UP YOUR PRODUCTIVITY GAME. Did you know thereโs a connection between productivity and self-esteem? Learn how to optimize your time to get more done, lower your stress, and raise your self-esteem.
The Easiest Way to Glide Through Pandemic Life
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."
One Photo: Chores, Kids, & Happiness
COMBAT THE DRAIN OF INVISIBLE WORK. And teach your kids helpful habits. From work to parenting, to household chores, we need to think about long-term gains rather than short-term returns.
Desk In A Box Helps Maser #WFH
CONTROL WHAT YOU CAN. Start by reducing the disorder in our homes. Itโs time to create new systems so everyone can coexist harmoniously under one roof. Desk In A Box is a simple way to learn how to work from home.
The Accidental Martyr
BREAK BAD HABITS, RAISE STRONG DAUGHTERS & COMPASSIONATE SONS. Learn how to understand your needs and the importance of communicating them clearly.
Free Photo Class :: Shelter Silver Linings
SHELTER IN PLACE IS STRESSFUL FOR ALL OF US. Especially for moms. Most of us want to be more relaxed and "roll with it," but it seems like there are 643 reasons why we can't. Slowing down and appreciating where you are is easier than you think.
4 Ways To Effectively WFH During Isolation & Lockdown
IโVE GOT SOME GOOD NEWS. Now that we've updated our bios to include "works from home," it's time to figure out how to do it well โ especially if your family or roommate is bumping around the house all day. If you're stressed, exhale.
On Body Dysmorphia and Motherhood
BODY DYSMORPHIA is a struggle I rarely talk about outside of my own head, but over the past two years, I made such emotional (and physical) progress it stunned me. From starvation to exercise bulimia to hating every inch of my body, my life was ruled by my disorders.
Save Your Sanity While You Shelter In Place
STRATEGIES LISTED HERE WERE were written during the early days of the pandemic, but they all remain valuable tools for working from home while parentingโif youโre looking to lower your stress, keep reading.
10 Tips To Shelter In Place With Kidsย
WHETHER YOUR HOMESCHOOLING, DEALING WITH BORED KIDS DURING SUMMER VACATION, or simply trying to manage parenting stress, youโll find these easy-to-implement suggestions your lifeline.
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