The Girlfriend's Guide to an Empty Nest

10. Redefining Your Role & Finding Purpose Beyond Raising Your Kids


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Actively raising children is a BIG job. And once they are no longer living under your roof, it takes some intentional thought to redefine your new role in their life and learn to restructure your days and life now that your kids are out of the house. But finding meaning and purpose beyond being a caregiver is very much so possible and we pray this episode inspires you to see all the amazing possibilities! 


Today we share about:


  1. The choice to look at change as a possibility and “what do I GET to do next?” 

  2. Different avenues Anne headed down once her kids went off to college 

  3. Advice for helping kids know what to do after high school (there is a special wording you’ll want to borrow!)

  4. Why we think it’s okay to change in interests, hobbies, skills, jobs etc.

  5. The power of humor in the church

  6. How God confirmed a calling of Anne’s through a famous Christian Bible teacher!

  7. The wisdom of looking for patterns in your long-term core passions when trying to figure out what is next for you

  8. Advice that’s good for your kids and YOU (ahem, try new things!)


Get in Touch With us!⁠


Connect with Anne:

Website

⁠Swayology Business podcast⁠

Instagram


Connect with Becky:

Website⁠

⁠Her books⁠

The Inspired Business podcast


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