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Midlife women, this one's for you. If you're a mom of teens who're getting ready to head off on their own, I would encourage you to start thinking about hobbies or activities that you enjoyed doing before you had kids. Start thinking about what you might like to do when your calendar is not full of kids' activities. Maybe you are already an empty nest mom. Maybe you're wondering what's next for you. Maybe you're like me, and you sometimes wish you could go back and do things differently. But you can't. So I would encourage you to start thinking about what you do enjoy doing and what you want to fill your days with. Are you just punching the clock in pursuit of someone else's dream and goals, or is there something that's really tugging on your heart to do? For me, sharing my story of what I've learned and how I am moving through my life is what's bringing purpose to my life I'm grateful I've created a life where time trumps money. I'm carving out time for things like quilting, crocheting, and crafting again. And let me just say that it feels great to be creating again. My baked goods are getting reviews like this... "This might be your best loaf of sourdough yet! Very good as a breakfast sandwich" because I'm enjoying it again. And you know what they say, everything is better when it's baked with love. I'm making moving my body a priority so I can enjoy this second chapter. (Shout out to @sfochtman82, who coined the term 'second act' when she was retiring and thinking about how she wanted to BE during the next part of her life.) Thanks to reevaluating my priorities and making some lifestyle changes, I have time to plan, attend, and enjoy my sister's wedding and the baby shower to welcome my first grandchild. I'm enjoying having time to just BE. https://www.instagram.com/p/CnAKPPcS1Ay/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Moms. Read on for a little advice if you feel like you're being pulled in two different directions. You have two forms of currency you can spend. Money and time. You can always make money, but you cannot buy more time. I encourage you to evaluate your priorities while you have your kids at home. When I became a mom, we didn't have the Internet, computers, or smartphones. I wasn't a member of a church, so I don't even know if mops groups existed back then. What I do know is that I didn't know anyone with kids that my son could interact with and learn from. So, I made the decision to go to work in a daycare. That way, I could keep an eye on him while he interacted with kids his own age. But once you start working, it's hard to stop. You get used to the income. I'll never get those days or years back. So, if you're a mom who's wanting interaction for her children, I would encourage you to seek out groups like mops or mom communities that you could become a part of. Remember, time is the most precious currency you'll ever have. Spend it wisely. PC: @spoken.visuals https://www.instagram.com/p/Cm9v7U-PMUK/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Right now, just take a few seconds to pause before continuing to read. Pause . . . Pause . . . Pause . . . How did that make you feel? 👍 Better!! 😬 That was rough! Save this for those days when you need a reminder to embrace the pause. 💾 https://www.instagram.com/p/Cm7R3ddy26S/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Do you feel like you lose your $*!* and scream a lot?🤯 That's what my son said when I asked him if I was a good mom before he left for college.😩 "You screamed a lot."😬 That doesn't mean I'm not a good mom.👩‍👦 It just means I'm not perfect.🥴 You can't go back and change the past.⌛ But you can learn from it.🧠 Meditation can help you learn to have more patience.🧘‍♀️ Simplifying and decluttering your life can help you be calmer.🗑 Getting your priorities straight can help you be more present for the things that matter.🥰 These are things that I wish someone had shown me how to do when I was younger.🤞 Can you relate? Tell me your own story.👇 https://www.instagram.com/p/Cmw3liNvf54/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Feel like you're caught in the comparison trap?🪤 You're tired of trying to keep up with the Jones'. (Do you even know any Jones?)💰 You're tired of keeping up with the fads and fashions.👗 You're exhausted trying to live up to the perfect lives you see on Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest.📱 How well do you really know yourself?🤔 I am a strong believer in getting to know and understand who you are as a being.😊 Understanding what makes you tick is important.🧠 Check out the free personality quizzes available through @truitylabs. 🤫TIP: Take a few. Don't get caught up in letting them determine who you are. Compare the results of each to better understand yourself (and others😉). I'd love to hear what you discover about yourself. 👇 https://www.instagram.com/p/CmuJKclPt73/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Are you willing to let your heart be broken?💔 If you're open to loving big, it's not a matter of if but when your heart will be broken.⌛ Those heart-warming experiences and intense feelings when you're in love are the best memories you'll have to hold onto when the physical being is gone.😇 Love big!❣️ Don't be afraid of the sadness that eventually comes. 😢 As Garth Brooks says... 🎵And now I'm glad I didn't know The way it all would end The way it all would go Our lives are better left to chance I could have missed the pain But I'd have had to miss the dance🎶 https://www.instagram.com/p/CmpVQ0jyNpa/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Are you afraid that your worth as a human being is related to your child's success? Let's dispel that myth right now. As a mom, it is our responsibility to provide basic needs like food, sleep, shelter, and the human touch. It's important to provide your child with a feeling of safety and security. Give your child space to explore and experience so they can learn and grow. Help build up your child's self-esteem and confidence through encouragement and positive discipline. Remember that you're creating space for your child to become their own person. You are NOT creating the actual PERSON they become. https://www.instagram.com/p/Cme_BcbSRY-/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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I wish I were...🌠 You fill in the blank because I bet you've used this starter phrase a lot!!!📣 🌠 Prettier 🌠 Skinnier 🌠 Smarter 🌠 Richer 🌠 A better mom Fact is, as you're admiring something in another woman, someone is wishing they were more like you.🪞 Confidence comes from learning more about yourself and why you are the way you are. (Any other personality quiz addicts out there?😉) It comes from determining what's most important to you at this stage in your life. 🤔 It's about embracing those things you cannot change and working to improve in the areas you can change. 🫶 Tag someone who needs to hear this.👇 https://www.instagram.com/p/CmcKwfvvXrk/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Which definition would you choose?🤔 con·tent /kənˈtent/ adjective in a state of peaceful happiness con·​tent /kän-tent/ noun the amount of a particular substance contained in something Sometimes a simple tweak in pronunciation can be what changes a stressed life into a simple, happy life.😊 Share if this resonates with you ⏩ https://www.instagram.com/p/CmZukLdSeWZ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Are you worried you're messing up your kid?😬 Maybe you feel like you've got too many rules...or not enough?🤔 Do you scream and lose your cool?😱 Do you find yourself saying "no" or "stop that" more often than saying "good job"?🙅‍♀️ Or maybe you feel like you're always 'herding cats'; time to get up, get dressed, eat your breakfast, hurry up, let's go, let's eat, bathtime, bedtime.🐈🐱🐈🐱 You flop into bed and wonder where the day went, wishing you could rewind and give it another try.⏪ Replaying all the... 💥 Things you wish you hadn't said. 💥 Things you wish you would have said. 💥 Things you did. 💥 Things you wish you would have done. There are no mulligans or do-overs.🚫 All you can do is set your intention to be more present when you wake up tomorrow.🌄 Give yourself grace, mama.🙏 You're human.💕 Instead of beating yourself up... 1️⃣ Notice how you're feeling. 2️⃣ Decide how you want to show up. 3️⃣ Speak kindly to yourself (no more 'shoulding' on yourself) 4️⃣ Focus on what you can do today. 5️⃣ Do the best you can today. And, if you flop into bed feeling bad again, remember...🛏 Tomorrow is another day for a fresh start.👍 P.C. @humblehoneyphoto https://www.instagram.com/p/CmNDKkdSDHA/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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What do you do when something's broken?🤔 Do you toss it?🗑 Do you try to fix it?🛠 What if that thing is YOU?💔 Feel like your light is getting a little dim, or an entire strand isn't working?🔅 Don't give up.💪 A little love and attention can do wonders.💕 Give yourself some grace.🌸 Ask for help if you need it.🙏 Allow yourself time to feel all the feelings.⏳ Cry if you need to.😭 Scream at the top of your lungs if that will help relieve the stress.😱 Dance it out.💃 Walk it off.🚶‍♀️ Whatever you need to do in order to start getting your spark back.💥 Double tap if you're feeling this.💖 https://www.instagram.com/p/CmHldIxPWxM/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Want to know a secret?🤫 You can learn a lot from a dog.🐶 Get up early, go outside, take a deep breath, and stretch.☀️ Be excited every time your people come into the room.🐕 Enjoy going for walks.🚶‍♀️ Do a few downward dogs throughout your day to get the kinks out. A few treats every now and then can do wonders for your soul.🍪 Snuggle up and enjoy some peace and quiet. Love unconditionally.🥰 https://www.instagram.com/p/CmFEAT2vDSP/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Have you ever done a time audit?⌛ Someone once asked me how I could possibly fit becoming a full-time college student into my already busy life.🤔 At the time, I was working a full-time mid-level management job, leading an executive-level direct sales team, and being everything else we women are (mom, wife, daughter, sister, friend, living being).🤪 When I paid attention to where I was spending my time, it was clear that "I don't have enough time" was really NOT the issue. It was what I was CHOOSING to spend my time doing. ⌚ 🙋‍♀️If you want to become a time management master!?👇 https://www.instagram.com/p/Clji6XpPxo-/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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On a scale of 1 to 10, how happy are you?👇 💚Happy as a clam! 💛Meh. 🧡Help!!! https://www.instagram.com/p/CledBb-yLGM/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Want more tips on mindset?🧘‍♀️ Join the FREE 5-Day Mindfulness Challenge and get started today. Link in bio🔗 (at Spokane, Washington) https://www.instagram.com/p/ClZCKtQpUSB/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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I should... How can I... A simple tweak in words can change the feeling a statement or question evokes.🪴 Which is more empowering to you?🤔 Which phrase do you find yourself saying most often?⬇️ (at Spokane, Washington) https://www.instagram.com/p/ClPKJd8yGvt/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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One letter can change the entire definition. 😊 https://www.instagram.com/p/ClJ6jmQSa-j/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=