Motherhood

Self Care?

I know that the phrase “self care” is all the rage right now. Get a mani / pedi ?? and “BAZINGA!” you’re all taken care of. I’m going to let you in on something… Mani / pedies are not self care. At least not the kind that will get you any lasting results.

But I’ll share what kinds of self care will bring lasting results, and then I’ll show you how to do it.

Self care sometimes means saying, “no” to something that you would like to do because your body needs to rest or you desperately want to spend a bit of time with your kids. Maybe it means de-cluttering the kitchen so that you feel at ease when you’re cooking. It means nurturing your inner self – maybe even exploring your creativity? It can also mean going for a walk instead of curling up with a book and a sticky bun… (but doesn’t have to…)

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Emotional Wellbeing

I’m going to just put this out here. It’s tough for mamas to feel emotionally stable all the time. There’s so much overwhelm with what we feel responsible for, what people expect of us, what we want (if you’re like me you don’t think of what you want as often as you should), and often it all just feels like too much.

I’m not here to tell you that I’m little miss perfect with my act together all the time. In fact, I struggle with anxiety, and so frequently my act isn’t together. I’m often holding it together with spit and duct tape.

But when we can admit to ourselves that we aren’t perfect and that our shiz will fall apart from time to time, then we can get down to the business of learning how to pull it back together.

I would be honored to share and walk along side you…

I would love to learn how to say no nicely, politely, and maybe even gracefully to family and friends without feeling guilty. This is the perfect read if you want step by step tips on how to do just that and honor what matters most to you. Now - I've learned how to say no and I have time and energy left over to say yes to what matters - whether that be new adventures, or the people and things that truly matter in my life. www.intentionalfamilylife.com #howtosayno #sayno #whatmatters

Emotional Well Being

How to Say Yes To What Matters Most

This post shares the books about finding yourself that I have personally have enjoyed reading as a woman in my 40's (ok, so I really just turned fifty - I'm easing into it slowly). Each book is filled with thoughts, truths, and words of encouragement for women inspiring you to be the best you can be. Some take a tough love approach, some women open their hearts and souls in their writings, and others have shared with humor. What these books don't do is tell you what your best looks like for you. I am about helping you dig inside to discover the very best version of yourself and then to learn how to be the best version of yourself. #wordsofencouragement #bestbooksaboutfindingyourself #selfhelp #bestversionofyourself www.themidlifemamas.com

The 10 Must Have Books About Finding Yourself in Your 40’s

Making mom friends can be tough - especially when you're over 40 with kids still at home. If you want some good ideas because you need to make a new mom friend (or 5), you need the companionship and support from somebody who's got your back - this is the new way to find new friends! Guaranteed. #momfriends #internetfriends www.themidlifemamas.com

Finding Mom Friends Online Will Make You Feel Better About Life

I've never been short on inspiration for resolutions every time the new year rolls around. I have plenty of ideas, traditions, or goals that I want to get started on. But it feels like I always fail. Then I figured out two sure-fire ways to happily succeed at my goals every single new year. Guaranteed. #newyear's #resolutions www.themidlifemamas.com

2 Secrets For The New Year That Guarantee You’ll Reach Your Goals

Want relief when you're overwhelmed at the holidays - yea. Me too. This is such a simple twist in thinking that freed me to spend joyful quality time with friends and family and to have a relatively stress free holiday being a fun, connected mom for my kids. #stressfree #holiday #overwhelmed www.themidlifemamas.com

How I Stopped Being Busy and Overwhelmed At the Holidays and Why It Mattered So Much

10 Creative Things You Can Do In 10 Minutes or Less

Grab The Creativity List!

Sometimes you just need a little kick in the pants to get started! This won’t hurt – and it’s 10 minutes or less.

So grab this cheat sheet of super easy ideas to dip teeeeeeenie tiny creativity toe in the water.

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Motherhood

Motherhood. As women, so many of us are blessed with this ability to grow a life and then guide that tiny human into adulthood. So many of my friends write so beautifully about motherhood and I can’t compete with their talents.

But, if I can share this supremely challenging tests of character, strength, love, endurance, frailty, confusion, and vulnerability known as motherhood, I would be honored to walk with you.