Better Than Happy

When Your Faith is Wavering To have faith is to choose to think thoughts that will never be proven in this lifetime. We think about faith in a religious context but there are actually many things we have faith in every day. If you are a logical, analytical thinker your mind will naturally want to see how things add up. If you are a more organic, creative thinker faith might come easier. The post E...

We all grow up hoping for happily ever after but knowing that life is full of challenges and unexpected turns. When your husband decides he no longer believes in the religion you both have practiced, it can be an all-consuming challenge that can wreck havoc on your marriage, your confidence, and the dynamic in your home. OR, it can be a way to provide your children an amazing opportunity, a chance...

I asked if you had any questions I could answer and you showed up in full force. One of many reasons I love you. Today I'm answering questions about everything from how to love your post-baby body to how to keep the intimacy alive in your marriage. The post Ep 54. Questions and Answers appeared first on Jody Moore .

What does it mean to "find yourself" and is that a worthy endeavor or just an excuse people use for otherwise unusual behavior? This episode is all about why knowing yourself is an important part of intentional living and some simple exercises you can try if you want to know yourself better. The post Ep 53. Finding Yourself: Discovering What Defines You appeared first on Jody Moore .

Everything you feel that is keeping you stuck is based on one of the two core fears I'm going to teach you about today. All bad behavior from yourself or other people is rooted in these same two core fears. The first is the fear of unworthiness and the second is the fear of missing out. The post Ep 52. Core Fears: Unworthiness and Missing Out appeared first on Jody Moore .

You don't want to yell at your kids because you don't like being "that mom" and you also don't believe it's good for them in the long run. But sometimes you just lose your patience and some days it's harder than others. There is a reason for this. It's your lower brain. Your lower brain memorizes behaviors, thoughts and feelings and repeats them. It's concerned with immediate survival and helping...

This episode comes in response to questions from listeners about how to connect more deeply with other and how to feel comfortable when you're new and feeling excluded. It's human nature to want to be liked and noticed. But when we operate from a place of needing to be liked we open ourselves up to rejection and are less than authentic which is not an attractive trait. The post Ep 50. How to Make...

I'm sharing some insight about stress, hunger, and fatigue. Ever wonder if some of it is just in your mind? Or all of it? What is the difference? When you understand the difference between sensations and emotions (even when they feel the same) you'll know how to find a remedy that truly addresses the cause of your problem. Failing to recognize the true problem means your remedy is only a distracti...

As human beings we all have needs and we all have wants. There is nothing selfish or wrong with any of it. But many of us feel our wants and needs just happen to us and we believe that if people and things outside of us changed, we would have those desires fulfilled. I have found tremendous peace in realizing I can want things without needing them. Especially when it comes to other people's behavi...

Today I'm introducing you to Lindsay Peterson, one of my beloved clients. Lindsay shares her insight with you and the changes she's experienced as she's applied the tools of intentional thinking and emotional management. Take a listen as you can probably relate to what she is going though. Beware. You might fall in love with her as I have. If you have any questions or want to reach out to her you...

We talk about "mommy guilt" like it's just something that comes with the role of being a mom. But it's not. It's not necessary and it's not helpful. It doesn't allow inspiration to find you. It keeps you blocked and frustrated and disconnected. Today I break down why it's a prevalent problem and help you think about it differently. The post Ep 46. Zero Mommy Guilt appeared first on Jody Moore .

We're here to be tested. Or are we? Didn't we all fail the test right away? There is no passing of the test. That's why I like to think about it differently. If you're not sure what a Mastermind is, neither was I until recently but check out today's episode and see if you agree with me. This life is a mastermind, not a test. The post Ep 45. Life Is a Mastermind, Not a Test appeared first on Jody M...

This is not a typical podcast episode. It's a talk I recorded especially for the young women of the Saint George 5th ward who will be listening to this under the starts at Girls Camp in a few weeks. I love sharing this message with youth and only wish I could be there in person. Have a lovely week girls and I'm hoping putting this out on iTunes will give some other youth a chance to hear it as wel...

"I just want my husband to be happy." This sounds good and innocent and selfless. And sometimes it is. But many times it causes more problems for us (and our husbands) than we might realize. But never fear. I have some solutions for you today. Tune in to learn about the steps you can go through to get to the place where you will find peace which is, "I want him to be happy but I don't need him to...

Every Tuesday I send out short bits of mom gold to your inbox if you're subscribed to my email list. Today I'm sharing some of the more popular messages I've sent. If you're not on the list, go to www.jodymoore.com to sign up. The post Ep 43. Take Tuesday appeared first on Jody Moore .

Hey there stay at home mom and others. Are you exhausted? Is there one big reason why or is it a bunch of little things that are hard to identify and even tougher to change? The way most people go about making decisions adds a tremendous amount of exhaustion and self doubt. In today's episode I'll explain some alternative ways to make decisions. Even the big ones. The post Ep 42. Is Decision Makin...

Emotions can be like a pebble dropped in the water and there is a ripple effect. Sometimes in life we need to feel sad or disappointed or bad in some way. But many times we layer additional negative emotions to them that keep us stuck. Anger, resistance, worry and guilt are secondary emotions that we invite when we don't pay attention. Today I'll talk to you about this cycle and how to stop gettin...

Today I'm answering questions sent in by 4 of my listeners. They are questions I picked because I know they will benefit all of you. First I'll address what I mean when I say to, "clean up your thinking." Then I'll talk more about holding the space and helping friends and children with these tools. Next is a question centered around Mormon doctrine and I'll end with help on dealing with a difficul...

I never give parenting advice. Usually. Ok sometimes I do. Today I am. Kids are very open to this work because they aren't so hard wired. They are still developing belief systems and they are highly influenced by you. Today I'm giving you 5 areas to think about so you can be intentional in the beliefs you offer to your kids. You won't want to miss this one. The post Ep 39. Parenting with Thought W...

Worry much? Wanna know why? Worry is one emotion that is never helpful and never necessary. Many people tell me they don't want to worry but they feel they can't help it. In this episode, we'll break down what worry is exactly and what causes it. This awareness alone will begin to change things for you. Then I have a few things you can try out the next time you find yourself worrying about anythin...

Once you discover the thoughts that are keeping you stuck, you're going to want to swap them out for more empowering ones. Today I'm sharing 27 empowering things I believe. Every one of them has changed my life for the better. Try some on. See how they fit. Then send me some of your own. The post Ep 37. Thoughts You Can Try On appeared first on Jody Moore .

Today's episode address an issue that was sent in by a listener who was treated really unkindly by someone else. It's an example I know you'll be able to relate to if you have ever encountered someone in your life who is difficult. Check it out and if you have an issue of your own you want to hear about, send it in to jody@jodymoore.com The post Ep 36. Difficult People appeared first on Jody Moore...

Even understanding that we can't please everyone all of the time doesn't stop most of us from trying to. Being liked and approved of feels good. What you may not realize is that living this way can be very harmful and ultimately won't create the life you want. Tune in to this episode to better understand why and how to break the habit. The post Ep 35. Breaking the Habit of People Pleasing appeared...

Nobody on planet Earth is exempt from needing the Atonement. But sometimes the way we think about Repentence and Godly Sorrow makes us feel like there is something terribly wrong with us. I don't believe that's what God wants us to feel. I think it's the opposite. Tune in to find out what I believe Godly sorrow really is and why it's an empowering and loving way to trust His plan. The post Ep 34....

You guys. I'm talking Science today. I know… that's not like me right? If you like Science then you're welcome but even if you don't, check this one out. This is not typical Science. This is the Science of your mind, your personality, and your life. Good stuff. Trust me. The post Ep 33. The Science of Your Mind and Personality appeared first on Jody Moore .