Healthy Vibes for Moms

Trying to control all things can lead to anxiety, disappointment, frustration, and stress. What are you trying to control that you should begin to let go of the grip you have on it? Resources: Daily Intentions Journal

There is nothing wrong with how something makes us feel, but we should pay attention to how long we hold on to these feelings. This can affect our health, the state of our mind, and our relationships if we keep carrying certain feelings around. Resources: Daily Intentions Journal

Listen to Monday’s podcast episode to hear the intention for this week of choosing HOPE and JOY amidst heartache and struggle. Resources: Daily Intentions Journal YouVersion Bible App

This is week 4 of a 4 week series. Even in our darkest days, God will give us hope, joy, and light. We just have to seek it, find it, and decide that we will still choose to find the light. Resources: Daily Intentions Journal YouVersion Bible App

Listen to Monday’s podcast episode #69 to hear the full intention for the week, of using our time in the best way possible for our health. Download the Value Declaration document to help you out. Resources: Daily Intentions Journal

This is week 3 of a 4 week series. You get to choose how you use your time. 5 minutes here. 5 minutes there. It all adds up. Time is precious. Be sure you are treating it that way. Resources: [Daily Intentions Journal](www.dailyintentionsjournal.com)

Listen to Monday’s podcast episode #67 to hear the intention for this week of paying attention to where our energy is used. Download the Value Declaration document to help you out. Resources: Daily Intentions Journal

This is week 2 of a 4 week series. Our energy each day affects our mood, happiness, health, how we feel, and what we think we are capable of. It is time to pay attention, and become aware of what is best for you and your health. Resources: Daily Intentions Journal

Listen to Monday’s podcast episode #65 to hear the intention for this week. We talk about living for our values and learning to say no. Download the Value Declaration document to help you out. Resources: Daily Intentions Journal

This is week 1 of a 4 week series. Take time to write down your values and pay attention to your choices, and if they truly reflect what you believe and what matters to you. This will help you know when to say “yes”, and when to say “no”. Download the Value Declaration document to help you out. Resources: Daily Intentions Journal

Description: Let us embrace our passions, values, and what matters the most to us. But if someone, or something, tries to distract us, let us pay attention and not get derailed. *Resources: * Daily Intentions Journal

Whatever happened today is gone. Everyday is a fresh start. New courage. New strength. New perspective.

It is time to practice saying no. Stay in charge of what fills your time and energy this week. Don’t let the worldly distractions steal your joy, or your faith in your purpose. Be on your guard as to what is most important to you, and remember you always have a choice. Resources: The Best Yes, Lysa TerKeurst Boundaries, Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend Daily Intentions Journal

First, be sure you are taking care of yourself so that you are rested, strong, and equipped to handle these situations. When your kids act out, stop taking it so personal. They are kids, and they have a lot of stress on them. Stay calm, honest, and gently work to connect with them, instead of battle with them. It isn’t easy, but we can choose different approaches to encourage, guide, and connect with them. Resources: Live Love Now, by Rachel Macy Stafford Daily Intentions Journal, Kelley Ranaudo

Regardless of the circumstance, or situation, you have to always remember that you get to choose. Even if you don’t like what you have to do, you can choose a good attitude, and choose how you respond to what is going on. Don’t ever let anyone pressure you, or try to persuade you to choose something that you don’t want. You are responsible for your choices, so make sure it is what you want to choose. Resources: The Best Yes, Lysa TerKeurst Boundaries, Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend Daily Intentions Journal, Kelley Ranaudo

Begin to choose love with our daily interactions with our loved ones. Let us practice more grace, forgiveness, and letting go. Resources: Live Love Now, Rachel Macy Stafford Daily Intentions Journal To help you find clarity and peace.

Let us not give up and throw in the towel. It is our responsibility to take care of ourselves, so that we are strong enough to take care of our family. Take care of yourself first, so that you can guide, encourage and celebrate your kids and family. Resources: Live Love Now, Rachel Macy Stafford Daily Intentions Journal

It is easy to get upset or blame others for how they are treating you. But, if you are letting them treat you that way...they think you are ok with it. We have to speak up. Respect yourself. Respect your boundaries. So that others will respect you. Boundaries, Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend Daily Intentions Journal

When I began my journey of saying no to things that were not filling my tank with good, I began to weigh every choice with God, my values, and where my energy was needed. This helped so much in saying no to things that were not good for me and my values. Because my decisions were grounded in God, I didn’t feel as guilty, or even that I needed to explain. Resources: The Best Yes, Lysa TerKeurst Boundaries, Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend Daily Intentions Journal

It is so easy for our mornings to get hijacked, and eventually get out of the habit of starting our day in the way best for us. Let us refocus and start again tomorrow. Each day is a chance to start again.

It is the small choices every day that accumulate and help us feel good, or sometimes continue to feel not-so-good. Let us be more intentional about every small choice, and choosing good. Sometimes when we feel down, we struggle with that next choice, and continue to dig a hole, rather than begin the small steps to begin climbing out of the hole, so that we can begin to see the light.

Let’s start paying attention to the small things every day that try to distract us, rob us of our happiness, and take us away from God.

It is so common to fall off track with self-care. We all do it. We have to be kinder to ourselves when we fall off track. Forgive yourself and start again. Let go of this habit of beating ourselves up, and move on.

I used to never want to disappoint anyone, but I was the one that was losing. I had to start being ok with saying no to others, so that I could say yes to God, my family and myself. It is ok to care less about some things. You are not a bad person. You are not unkind. Choose for your values. Choose for God and your family. When they are your first choice, it is ok to say no to other things.

This is a habit we have to adopt over and over every single day, to choose faith when we begin to feel fear creep in.

Self care is more important now than ever. We start with God, then us, and how giving and serving is an important part of self care as well.

This week we are going to look at our daily routines, and see if there is something we should break, or get rid of, in order to help us accomplish what we are chasing….maybe less stress, more calm, more rest, or just feeling better.

We talk about the challenging seasons of life, and how good can be found right along with it. She shares encouraging thoughts for our kids, our marriage, and for us moms during this time, while giving us powerful, healthy words that can shift how we are doing our day-to-day right now. Every one of us needs this encouragement right now to lift us up, and Jenni reminds us that nothing can rob God’s purpose for our life. Take the time to listen in. You don’t want to miss this, and what Jenni has planned over the next year, to share more of her story with us. Jenni has been writing her thoughts at her blog, JenniSpuler.com, where she hopes to spend more time in the upcoming future. She can also be found on Instagram and Facebook as Jenni Spuler.

All of life is a combination of good seasons, and challenging seasons. Regardless of what is going on, be sure we all enjoy the routine, embrace the small joys, and find the silver lining during our challenging seasons.

In this episode, we chat about how to make better choices when we are feeling down, and stressed. Rather than making ourselves feel worse, we have to plan our go-to choices, that little-by-little, will help us to begin to get out of our slump. Let us teach our kids to do the same.

Many of us make up stories in our heads, that aren’t even true. First, you are not alone. We all do it. Together, let us pay attention, and let it go, when it isn’t even true.

Today we talk about the struggles of our minds every day, and how we can fill our minds with good each day. We also talk about becoming aware of what could be draining your mind, and what to do about it.

In this episode, we chat about why and how I created the journal. I tell you about what is in it, and how you can actually change how you feel each day by taking 20 minutes to add this daily practice to your morning.

Today we talk about the struggles that can become so common in our relationships, and how we have to own, and do our own personal work to help our relationships. We can’t change others, so let us embrace doing the small things every day to help ourselves, and our relationships that matter so much to us.

In this episode, we chat about finding one thing each week to focus on, and be more intentional about. This has helped me over the last few years to be in the moment more, feel less stress, and more in control of my days. Do I still have challenging days? Yes. But, I have more tools in my tool box to help me bounce back a bit easier, and handle the daily struggles a bit better.

One of my passions is getting our kids moving. I feel strongly about this for many reasons. Not only their health, and strength, but for their happiness, stress, and mental health as well. With all the uncertainty in the world right now, kids need help with choices that will help them feel happier, healthier, and more confident. Just moving every day will lift their spirits and self-esteem. But how we approach getting them to move and exercise is important. Take time to listen so that you can give your kids the encouragement and support they need to develop a life-long healthy habit that they will thank you for.

I wrote an article in February of this year about finding calm in our days. Now, as we find ourselves in the middle of a pandemic, we all need calm more than ever. If you want less stress, more calm, and a healthier mind, take time to listen and start being deliberate about what you let into your day.

As a mother of a teen and pre-teen, this conversation was refreshing, and full of hope. Connie is an author, speaker, entrepreneur, and more. She gives practical advice to help you have a more meaningful relationship with your teen. Her book, “Parenting Beyond the Rules”, helped me transition into the teenage years, much better than I was doing on my own. We talk about boundaries, prioritizing the heart of our kids, learning how to adjust, and so much more. Connie has raised, and homeschooled, five teens, and she is passionate about encouraging and helping moms have a rich relationship with their kids.

With all the uncertainty this year, what can we each do to help? Spend your energy loving on your family, teaching and guiding your kids, and becoming better humans every day.

Happiness comes in waves, and sometimes we aren’t sure when it is coming back, but there are many small choices we can make to give us moments of happiness. It isn’t about everything being great...it is about finding the light in the midst of all of life’s challenges.

There is so much goodness and wisdom in this conversation with Louise Clarke, who is a Certified Parenting Coach and Certified Mindfulness Teacher. We discuss taking things too personal with our children, how to become more aware and present, and how meditation can help us become more mindful. She says her “mission is to change not just parent’s lives, but children’s lives for the better, one family at a time.” I believe she is doing just that through her coaching, courses, books, and podcast. She does work with parents who have children with ADHD. Many of her resources are geared toward the teenage years. Her book is Parenting the Modern Teen, and several of her courses help parents during the teenage years, and the challenges that come with those ages. She has practical, doable answers that help, for parents that are struggling and frustrated. You can find Louise at YourParentingPartner.com, and her podcast is Parenting In The Thick Of It. Be sure to soak up some of her resources.

When it comes to self-care, there are many choices we should make each day to fill us up and make us feel good. Just as important for self-care, is realizing when we need to say no, and when we need better boundaries. There are many things we do every day that depletes our energy, because we aren’t saying no. Let us learn when to say yes, and when we really need a good healthy no.

We have to be intentional about what we fill our mind with. Each day we have choices, and there are many good, positive, healthy vibes to give our minds. Let us be deliberate about giving our mind good energy every day. When our mind is in a better place, we can handle our daily challenges easier.

In this uncertain time, self-care and our health is more important than ever. Here are a few simple habits that you can start doing right away to bring you more energy, clarity, and happiness. This is a quick listen. Join me and let us start feeling less stressed, and calmer today.

Finding quiet time isn’t always popular, encouraged, or even easy to find, but 10-20 minutes a day can decrease our stress, bring more calm, and help us to feel less anxious and overwhelmed. Verse: The Lord will fight for you, and you have only to be silent. ~Exodus 14:14

We have to accept our current situation, and accept what is in our control right now. We have to choose to protect your energy, take care of ourselves, lower our expectations, get closer to God, and be kind to each other. This can be a stressful time if you choose to let it take over. Choose to find the good, create a calmer environment, and help your tribe get through this. This will pass. Let us be better on the other side. Honestly, I believe we have to take this time and get closer to God, closer to each other and slow down. Choose to use this time for good. It is possible.

I must say that choosing to homeschool your kids, and working remotely, is very different than what is going on now. So, yes, I know it is different, but I still am hoping that some things I have learned over the years might help. I am not claiming to be an expert, and you also don’t have to agree with my beliefs for any of these tips to help you. I have been walking a different path for awhile, and I love it….but it’s not for everyone. But for now, we are all in this together, and I am praying and rooting for you to come out of this better than you can even imagine. Honestly, I believe the most important part of all of this, is how we grow as people, parents, families, and christians. Resource: Connection over Expectation

Grace is a gift. Grace is a choice. You can show grace with kindness, compassion, humility, understanding, gentleness, and forgiveness. Grace can bring you more happiness, calm, and improve your health. Choose to be more gentle this week.

This comes up every day with family, friends, and other moms, and anyone we come in contact with honestly. Changing our perspective, or just the ability to try to see someone else’s, can change our world. When you begin to feel resistance to something, it is time to look at other perspectives, push through, or make a move. Just changing your own perspective to how you are seeing a situation, can help you grow and do things you never thought possible. It can improve relationships, happiness, and confidence. Open your mind. There are always other ways to look at something. Resource: The Art of War, Steven Pressfield

Let’s pause, stay calm, and truly think about what we want our kids to remember during this time. What should we be teaching them? Let’s be smart, calm, and thoughtful, but don’t let the media hype create panic, stress and anxiety. This won’t be the last uncertain challenge our kids will face. Let’s strengthen their faith, resilience, acceptance, understanding and self-care. I am not an expert, but no that I want to do my best to give them the tools to face uncertain times with hope, faith, and strength. Resource: Mel Robbins