So often in life we get overwhelmed by everything going on and find ourselves just reacting, instead of setting goals and proactively taking part in our own lives. It is important to take a step back from things on occasion and get a clear objective view. It is important to remove things from our lives that aren't working so we can slow down and focus on what does matter. … [Read more...] about Parenting With Intention [What, Why, And How]
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How To Write A Personal Mission Statement For The New Year
As we enter a new year, it is often a time of new resolutions and goal creation. Before you do any of that however, you may benefit from writing a personal mission statement to make sure you are centered and focused on what matters most to you. Many people are familiar with mission statements for businesses but have never thought to write a personal mission statement. The … [Read more...] about How To Write A Personal Mission Statement For The New Year
How To Create A More Mindful Kids After School Routine
Having an after school routine that you and your kids is enjoy is a really big deal. After all, it happens 5 days a week and you need to have a routine that fits your family. Mindful Parenting is all about taking a purposeful approach that includes you and your children being more present in the moment. Today's tips will help you create a more mindful kids after school routine … [Read more...] about How To Create A More Mindful Kids After School Routine
Tips To Break Cell Phone Addiction Through Strategic Unplugging
I was watching 60 Minutes the other night and they did a piece about cell phone addiction and about how the whole tech world actually designs apps and devices to be more addicting. Well, it is working. Big time! I mean you see people everyday who can't put down their phone- you might even be one of them! Most of us have a love/hate relationship with our smartphones and … [Read more...] about Tips To Break Cell Phone Addiction Through Strategic Unplugging
Mindful Parenting Checklist & Why You’ll Find It Useful
Today I want to share with you a Mindful Parenting Checklist. While I don't think you will use this checklist every day, I do think you will find it useful to use for about a week to help you get into a better routine and then maybe once a week for awhile to help make sure you aren't forgetting anything. The idea behind this Mindful Parenting Checklist is to help you adopt some … [Read more...] about Mindful Parenting Checklist & Why You’ll Find It Useful
Meditate To Relieve Stress And Meditation Techniques Beginners Will Find Helpful
We have all been there. One kid can't find his shoe, another is having a bad hair day, breakfast has not happened yet, and the clock is telling me that we should have left the house ten minutes ago. I have begun to ratchet up the volume of my voice to motivate the troops. The troops (kids) are not inspired to move faster, they are stressed, and so am I. I have had many … [Read more...] about Meditate To Relieve Stress And Meditation Techniques Beginners Will Find Helpful
3 Daily Mindfulness Exercises To Improve Your Morning
This society we live in so fast paced! It can be a real challenge just to be in the moment. Well, today I have Rachael Todd, who has a certificate in positive psychology and health coaching to share with us some daily mindfulness exercises and great tips for being more present in our lives. Utilizing her unique life experiences, education, and story she advises women on … [Read more...] about 3 Daily Mindfulness Exercises To Improve Your Morning