Personal Development in the Parenting Trenches
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Sometimes motherhood can feel overwhelming. It’s hard to stay on top of all your responsibilities as a mother while you run a household. And often you’ll find yourself balancing motherhood, homemaking, and working – even (and especially) if you’re working from your home. And all of that is without even thinking about being a wife and taking a little time for your own pursuits!
If your...
I wrote this while I was pregnant with Galen:
One of my biggest goals has been to get the house organized before the baby comes. I used it as an example in an article on how to set goals because it was something I’ve been working with actively. I’m really pleased to say that most of my organizing is done and I have worked steadily on my goal! Breaking it into small, bite-sized chunks really helped...
Organizing is often one of the biggest goals of the modern mother. Unless you’re living in a one-room situation you probably have lots of stuff (and hey, even if you are living in a lovely yurt, you probably still have stuff).
I talked before about how important it is to outline your goals completely and concretely so they’re actually achievable – review how to set goals. I also gave an example...
I’ve written how you can bring a schedule to your family’s days. There’s more to a nourishing family life than just a strict schedule, however. Having your schedule to be an actual rhythm that flows through the day is what helps you carry your home.
I say “carry your home” because it really is the mother who sets the tone for the home. You’ve probably heard the saying “if...
Achieve what you want for your family, yourself, and your business by tapping into the power of goal setting. You gain focus and purpose – and you clarify what’s important in your life. If you’ve never set goals (or if you’ve set them and never achieved them) it can seem overwhelming at first. In fact, you shouldn’t start with your goals. Start by getting an effective routine going...
Managing Motherhood
Tackling a Tough Room
Bite Sized Organizing
Family Rhythm and Atmosphere
Goal Setting
Think personal development and parenting don't fit together? Think again. I'm sharing my journey and the lessons I continue to learn every day - straight from the parenting trenches.
Time management, goal setting, organization, taking care of the household - these are all part of every day life as a parent...
Add personal growth and a measure of joy and you'll find yourself becoming the person you want to be, living the life you want to live - and taking your kids along for the spectacular ride.
