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‘How are things going?’ ‘Oh, they are busy’. How often are you talking about how BUSY you are?  How often do you find yourself thinking you wish you had more ... Read more The post 86. Why you are too busy (by enneagram type) first appeared on Simple on Purpose .

Empathy with other adults can feel differently than it does between us and kids. This is often because our emotions are used as currency, as power. And also because we ... Read more The post 85. When empathy is hard in marriage and friendships first appeared on Simple on Purpose .

I have been coaching women who shy away from empathy in their motherhood and relationships.  Sometimes this is because they can’t see it as a part of a solution, maybe ... Read more The post 84. How parenting with empathy can transform your relationship first appeared on Simple on Purpose .

Hey friends! Let’s have a momfriend coffee date – grab a warm drink and sit with me, Your Nerdy Girlfriend and Life Coach.  Well this, is a coffee date for ... Read more The post 83. My Current Faves (things I’m loving & a reminder that you are never behind) first appeared on Simple on Purpose .

This Christmas won’t be like the ones you have curated and cherished. This is a holiday during a pandemic and we are having a universal experience of learning what that ... Read more The post 82. Feeling discouraged about this Christmas? Start HERE. first appeared on Simple on Purpose .

I see a theme in the women I life coach. When I ask them what they want in their life, their homes, their motherhood, their relationships, peace (calm, serenity, harmony) ... Read more The post 81. Are you trading in peace, in your life and relationships, for relief? first appeared on Simple on Purpose .

When we decide we want to turn off the autopilot and take control of our lives, we might be really excited. It is fun to think about the goals and ... Read more The post 80. Things nobody really talks about when it comes to intentional living first appeared on Simple on Purpose .

Feeling rushed, overwhelmed, unproductive can all be signs you are living your life on autopilot. That is, living life by default, without intention.  The outcome is an inner sense of ... Read more The post 79. Six signs you are living your life on autopilot (and what to do about it) first appeared on Simple on Purpose .

Do small things has changed my whole life.  Today I’m sharing how motherhood really brought me face to face with my own neediness and limiting beliefs that everything and everyone ... Read more The post 78. Small things that can change your whole life (the compound effect) first appeared on Simple on Purpose .

We all hear about the Sabbath and as moms, we are like, “Sure! When will we find this magical day of rest from our lives??”  Because rest sounds good, but ... Read more The post 77. Why you need a day of BEING, and take rest from the DOING (Sabbath for moms) first appeared on Simple on Purpose .

I used to be a big skeptic of limiting mindsets. I mean, how would I have a thought I’m not even aware of? And how would this thought somehow keep ... Read more The post 76. Why it matters what you think (limiting mindsets in motherhood) first appeared on Simple on Purpose .

Have you heard of hygge? It is the Danish word that embodies the sentiments of being cozy, connected and content. If you look it up on Pinterest you will see ... Read more The post 75. How to hygge when you are a busy mom (and it isn’t about socks and candles) first appeared on Simple on Purpose .

When you are at home with a baby, or a toddler and a baby your whole world can feel boring and relentless. There are countless demands on your time, energy ... Read more The post 74. Show up for momlife with these empowering mindsets first appeared on Simple on Purpose .

As the kids get older I find myself watching moms with babies and toddlers and remember what a hot mess it felt like. I can look back on those early ... Read more The post 73. How to deal with the emotional struggles of being a mom of babies and toddlers first appeared on Simple on Purpose .

One question I get so often is “how to get my husband to get rid of all his crap?” I don’t have a magical formula to convince him to give ... Read more The post 72. When your spouse doesn’t want to declutter (but really, it’s marriage advice) first appeared on Simple on Purpose .

The other day I let my kids do whatever they wanted for a whole day. I called it Abundance Day. It was a day of me saying yes instead of ... Read more The post 71. I let my kids do whatever they wanted all day, here is what happened first appeared on Simple on Purpose .

Whenever we know where we WANT to go, but getting there, doing the work can meet a lot of hurdles.  One big hurdle is this desire we have to ‘get ... Read more The post 70. How to stick it out when you feel like you are failing first appeared on Simple on Purpose .

Will a clear and simple house bring me peace? There is a lot of evidence out there that decluttered, clutter-free home is a peaceful home. There are a lot of ... Read more The post 69. Will a simpler home bring me peace? first appeared on Simple on Purpose .

We all have a relationship with food.  It can go from one extreme of food is simply fuel we need to survive, all the way to food is a constant ... Read more The post 68. Mindful eating for moms (Interview with Jessica Penner) first appeared on Simple on Purpose .

Motherhood is hard, but sometimes we make it harder than it needs to be by becoming a Mom Martyr.  I would know, I was one.  I was knee-deep in the ... Read more The post 67. Making motherhood harder than it needs to be (Mom Martyr) first appeared on Simple on Purpose .

Should we be happy all the time? What does it mean if you aren’t happy? What are you doing in an effort to get happy and stay happy? This podcast ... Read more The post 66. Are you stuck in the hustle for happiness? Finding contentment in momlife first appeared on Simple on Purpose .

Why have toys if your kids aren’t playing with them? Sure an option is to declutter the toys they don’t enjoy or seem to use. We can declutter the excess. ... Read more The post 65. When your kids don’t play with their toys anymore first appeared on Simple on Purpose .

Restlessness, we all have felt it in our lives and especially motherhood. Because it is this weird mix of waiting, mundane chores, and mental chatter around relaxing. I asked the ... Read more The post 64. Three things to know about restlessness in motherhood first appeared on Simple on Purpose .

We know there is power in enjoying the simple components that make up our day to day life. When we can enjoy these simple things, we have so much more ... Read more The post 63. Why it is hard to enjoy the simple pleasures of life, and what to do about it first appeared on Simple on Purpose .

Today’s bonus episode comes after I showed pictures of my pantry on Instagram and mentioned love languages and got a lot of comments about it.    While we’re in isolation, ... Read more The post 62. My husband put the groceries away wrong, he doesn’t care about me (love languages and expectations in marriage) first appeared on Simple on Purpose .