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Ways to simplify momlife is part two of the wrap up for the You Can Simplify Your Life series. Did you miss part one? Listen to 5 things that make my life simpler . Simple Life There are so many demands on our resources (time, space, energy, money)—this makes it feel like our life is not simple. But how do we do that as moms? How do we manage our own resources when everyone is demanding them 25 ho...

I wanted to wrap up my You Can Simplify Your Life series with things that make my life simpler. Simple Life Living simple and on purpose is a very personalized thing. It means taking the time to find out what simple looks and feels like to you. It means setting your own vision and values and prioritizing your life/time/home/energy/money according to your vision and values. [convertkit form=1002085...

We’re into part four of the You Can Simplify Your Life Series. Let’s take all this work and oozing self-awareness and make a plan on how to move forward.   Part Four of the YOU CAN SIMPLIFY YOUR LIFE SERIES​ Read part one here Listen to part one here Read part two here Listen to part two here Read part three here Listen to part three here Simple life Today we are also wrapping up the YO...

When you don’t know how you want to show up in your daily life you won’t ever feel like you are being the person you WANT to be. You live with this tension like things aren’t right—like you aren’t enough. In part 3 of the You Can Simplify Your Life series we’re pursuing life on purpose by working through what we want and deciding what kind of person we want to be along the way.  ...

What hurdles are we up against that make having a simpler life difficult? In my years of pursuing LIFE ON PURPOSE, and in my experience life coaching women, I know that there can be a lot of “WHY NOTs” that pop up for us. They tell us a lot about our own limiting mindsets and obstacles that hold us back.   Follow #moms30for30 I am so excited that over 30 women have joined the chal...

Today’s episode is part one of four about what simple living comes down to. It’s a series about why we don’t have a simple life, how to determine what simple looks like to you and how to get started. By the way, I’m summarizing my post What Simple Living Really Comes Down To so if you want to dig into the details make sure to head over there once you’re finished listening....

Thanks for joining me for another Simple Saturday. In this episode, I’m talking about how we approach birthdays on purpose, the time my husband and I forgot our anniversary (we were camping), how to be mindful about what’s happening in your heart and mind and strategies to implement when you want to go buy all new clothes.   Simple Family | How we approach birthdays on purpos...

Part of the reason I’m planning my summer on purpose is I’m working on my efforts to ENJOY MY KIDS. And when there is a season change I know I need to take a hot minute and plan out a structure that makes sure fun is happening without me feeling overwhelmed or behind the ball. Ready to plan your summer on purpose? In this episode I’m sharing about the family rhythms we have in ou...

Have you spent time decluttering your home? Decluttering WILL be an emotional process because it means separating the life you want from the life you are building by default. Moreover, decluttering is emotional because your eyes are opened to where you have been living on default and also what it has cost you or cost the world around you. In this episode of Simple Saturdays I share how I reframed...

In the last episode, I answered a reader question on feeling unhappiness in motherhood and gave life coaching advice on working through a bad day. ( Find that here ) In this episode, I will answer this great question: Right now I am struggling with motivation – for bigger goals for myself (and motivation in general). After I became a mom I had to shut down the BIG dreamer in me because it wa...

  Answering a reader question: What you do when you feel like you want to cry, feel you’re not doing what you plan to do? All your plans are a disaster? Your children are not listening or following the rules? In this episode I will answer this question and discuss the following points: How our judgements on feeling ‘unhappiness’ makes moving through it difficult Doubling dow...

WHY does everyone say that minimalism changed their lives? A reader’s story with decluttering and making space for the life that matters Eyebrows matter and simple makeup tips to help you Life coaching advice on uncomfortable change in our lives (health, decluttering, marriage, etc).    MENTIONED My pep talk on Instagram Stories “HAPPINESS IS AVAILABLE TO ME TODAY” — look und...

When we have so much stuff we lose track of ourselves. We have built up a false identity in THINGS.      SIMPLE HOME IDENTITY CLUTTER These things take up our space and cause us a lot of emotional, mental and physical burden.  We need to shift our mindsets from SCARCITY TO ABUNDANCE (there will always be enough for you) READ MORE HERE Also mentioned: the workbook on tolerations...

How I handled the lack of sleep with three kids under 4, a quick way to simplify your life, and a fun list of current things I’m loving and trying.    ++ simple family ++ When I was two babies in, sleep became such a focus for me. Of course, we were dealing with marriage issues and I was struggling to find value in my motherhood – so sleep seemed like the most appropriate thi...

Three parenting books and why I loved them, how to support your “future self” (a lesson from your nerdy life coach (me!)), connect with me on Instagram in the Photo a Day challenge   ++ simple family ++ My parenting has been all over the map in my humble 8 years of doing it. I have failed and learned and when I got the hang of something, things would change. I am far from a parent...

How to ‘create space’ when you are a mom with side hustle, decluttering kids’ stuff, how to start family meetings, how to be more creative without it feeling like a chore.  Welcome to a bonus Q+A episode of Simple Saturdays . I am sharing the As to some of your Qs.     LIFE ON PURPOSE: My current dilemma is how do I fit it all in? I work 40+ hours a week, love on m...

Productivity and practical tips for moms, decluttering with kids, when goals and habits don’t work     ++ what do you think? ++ Before we jump in, I want to remind you guys about the  Reader Feedback Survey.  I want to thank the handful of you that have already done this – and remind the other (thousands) of you that I would relish in your feedback! (See what I did...

Routine decluttering, get started with your life on purpose, styling an outfit, the enneagram workbook bonuses ++ recently decluttered ++ The initial decluttering of our house five years ago was sure dramatic. Now we are in the routine cleaning of places (decluttering, putting things back to their proper homes, recycling broken and useless stuff) It is important because it helps us maintain the ha...

Over the years I have talked (and talked and talked) about the Enneagram. I t has been a personal growth tool that has helped me make such positive changes in my own life! I love it so much that I also use it with my life coaching clients.   I’ve been asked by different people to share some info on the basics to help people get started with learning their own Enneagram type.   So I...

To get the bonus Simple Saturdays content, sign up for the email list below: [convertkit form=4990121]   ++ simple heart ++ Over a year ago I realized that I had come to a place in my daily life where I constantly thought about getting a break for my kids. I was struck with this shameful realization that I stopped enjoying my kids and being a mother. This past year I had one goal in...

What I have learned about intentional living, why moms need office hours and how a mom’s retreat can help, eating the same food every day – the Food Uniform – and a great dinner idea.       ++ simple heart ++ What is intentional living? Simply put, it is living your life ON PURPOSE.  I break it down like this: Knowing what is important to you (your values, you...

Spaces I decluttered this week, tips to plan your day, plan a friend date, decluttering our bedroom to work towards our home vision DECLUTTERING In the email newsletter, I shared some pics of my decluttered sweater collection. Anytime you think you don’t have enough of something – take an inventory (says the woman who thought she didn’t have ‘enough’ sweaters).  ...

    ++simple family++ It started with a pivotal NEW YEAR’s Eve vision setting session . We started by asking ourselves what we want our kids to grow up to be, and what we wanted to do with our kids. Since then, we have been working on ‘intentional parenting’ or as I call it ‘ mom on purpose ‘. The day to day living out of your vision for your family will sho...

Are you feeling MEH about the New Year? The top strategy we found to help us prevent overspending. The top ten posts of 2018. An update on the Life on Purpose Workbook     ++ simple life ++ Are you starting the New Year feeling totally MEH? There can be a lot of pressure to have your resolutions and goals all sorted before Jan 1st is over, but I want to remind you that you can start slow...

Did you know you can DIY microwave popcorn? The Finnish art of Sisu. My Pantry epiphany.     ++ simple food ++ Did you know you can DIY microwave popcorn!? I saw it on Instagram stories and started searching Pinterest. Here is a pin to get you started.  Also, check out my Easy Entertaining Pinterest Board   ++ simple home ++ I shared photos in the email newsletter of the pantri...