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.

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…

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.

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?

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.

LEVEL UP YOUR PRODUCTIVITY GAME. Did you know there’s 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.

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."

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.

CONTROL WHAT YOU CAN. Start by reducing the disorder in our homes. It’s 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.

BREAK BAD HABITS, RAISE STRONG DAUGHTERS & COMPASSIONATE SONS. Learn how to understand your needs and the importance of communicating them clearly.

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.