Awkwardly Anna

Awkwardly Anna

By Anna BarrReligion & SpiritualityChristianity
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Awkwardly Anna episodes

  • Episode 115 Relationship Awkwardness: Tools and Insights for Navigating Awkward Moments in Relationships and Building Meaningful Connections

    Wouldn't it be great if awkwardness all went away the second we hit age 20 or something?

    Spoiler alert: it doesn't! But the good news? Embracing and working on this uplevels your confidence to where people are asking what you've done.


    This episode focuses on the key areas I believe you need to focus on to be more confident and less awkward during a conversation. This helps you to show up (in all of your relationships) more authentic and confident. Listen to learn how today!


    Ready for coaching? Email me [email protected]

    Check the coaching options out for yourself (& the new ones that aren't here forever!) at www.awkwardlyanna.com


    In this episode: awkwardness, awkward conversations, confidence, Christian living, Christian confidence, communication, communication coaching, life coaching, free life coaching, marriage, marriage communication, being more direct, feeling left out, loving well

    18 min
  • Episode 114 Christian Parenting Tips: Tips, Strategies, Advice, and Resources for Raising Children with Christian Values

    Christian Parenting Tips, Chats, and general advice. From a homeschooling mom of 3 and a former public school, private school, and online teacher.


    Basics: Pray with your kids, read the bible with them, listen to worship music with them, show them what asking God for forgiveness looks like.

    Additional: We'll discuss the 3 things I find helpful to remember, what grace-filled parenting looks like (for your own life and that of your kids), what we can remember to take the pressure off, where we can turn, and my most practical advice for how to parent as a Christian parent seeking to have kids with Christian values.


    If parenting, family routines, family schedules, learning how to show forgiveness to yourself and others is an area you would LOVE coaching on- reach out to me! [email protected]


    Books mentioned:

    Raising Emotionally Strong Boys: Tools Your Son Can Build On For Life by David Thomas (and other books by him)

    Parenting: 14 Gospel Principals That Can Really Change Your Family by Paul David Tripp

    Websites with free resources and paid:

    https://www.notconsumed.com/

    https://www.millionprayingmoms.com/

    https://www.focusonthefamily.com/

    https://www.raisingboysandgirls.com/ (Sissy Goff)


    31 min
  • Episode 113: Mindfulness and Stress Reduction: Techniques for Cultivating Mindfulness and Reducing Stress

    Today we're going through the basics of what mindfulness is today. We'll discuss the definition, what this means for us as Christians, and what we can learn from being more present. Then we'll discuss the 5 simple steps you can start incorporating in your life TODAY to experience less stress and more moments of being present.

    Interested in getting coached on being more present and less stressed? Email me ( [email protected] ) to see if my coaching would fit you well!


    Link to donate to the show: paypal.me/AnnaEBarr

    Helpful links:
    A simple quick video for beginning mindful breathing https://youtu.be/wfDTp2GogaQ?si=OgU98K_rMklFBoWB
    Cortisol-reducing breathing techniques/the link to one of the people on IG I recommend following:
    https://www.instagram.com/reel/CvXJV1HqoC2/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
    Nervous system regulation (a quick how-to reel on what you can try to see if this works for you):
    https://www.instagram.com/reel/CsmCPsPJMCx/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
    Tapping technique app for stress reduction:
    https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.datechnologies.tappingsolution
    Scripture to help with your journey to becoming someone who is committed to being present:
    Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past.
    Isaiah 43:18 NIV
    Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
    For my yoke is easy and my burden is light. Matthew 11:28-30 NIV
    The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake.
    Psalms 23:1‭-‬3 NIV
    And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
    Philippians 4:7 NIV

    The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.
    Exodus 14:14 NIV



    14 min
  • Episode 112 Christian Communication Tips and Strategies for Communicating Effectively and Confident
    We're talking confident Christian communication today! In this episode you'll learn 10 actionable steps & mindset focuses to communicate better in every scenario.
    This includes marriage, at work, with your kids, with your grown parents, neighbors, friends, anyone and anywhere- these tips work! If this is an area you know you would grow in with coaching then check out my new openings for trying out life coaching at www.awkwardlyanna.com
    Book mentioned in this episode: Good Boundaries and Goodbyes: Loving Others Without Losing the Best of Who You Are
    by Lysa TerKeurst
    Want to support The Awkwardly Anna Podcast financially? Donate here:
    paypal.me/AnnaEBarr
    17 min
  • Episode 111 Setting Boundaries: Establishing Healthy Boundaries to Prevent Overwhelm and Create Balance

    The epidemic of stress being the "norm" the "it's just how it is" has taken over our society. This is especially prevalent in the lives of women. So is there anything we can do about it? YES!

    In today's episode of The Awkwardly Anna Podcast, you'll learn 8 areas to start focusing on (1 at a time or just pick what you want). The tips are immediately able to be implemented to see a reduction in stress and overwhelm in your everyday life.

    Let me know which one you try first!


    If this is an area you know you would grow from coaching in (because you would if I'm your life coach:) email me here: [email protected]


    Topics covered: Stress, overwhelm, phones, social media, internet, overworking, communication, confidence, setting boundaries at work, setting boundaries at home, family calendar


    16 min
  • BONUS EPISODE: Back to School Special! ABC123 (You definitely want to check this out).
    Hot mess express
    I'm so stressed
    I'm my kids taxi it feels like
    There's just not enough time in the day-if I just had a few more hours
    I can't WAIT until the kids go to bed
    Work is tomorrow (and your stomach sinks as you think about this)
    I don't even remember the last time I took time to myself on purpose
    I don't know if God is really talking to me (but also am never still enough to hear him)
    Of course I'll sign up! (while feeling a little feeling of dread as you say this)
    Does any of this sound like you? First off these are all very normal thoughts. So do you need to just keep living with these beliefs? NO!
    That's where life coaching comes in. It's time to reframe our feelings, set intention to how we do our daily lives, and set a vision for what we want our lives to actually look like (& then live it out). Are you ready for your best fall ever? Take a listen!
    Offer Code Subject Line: ABC123
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    Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anna-elyse-barr/message
    5 min
  • Episode 110- Multi-Passionate, Helper Personality- How to Do Life Well. With special guest Sanjé Harris-Richardson
    Today we're chatting with our special guest Sanjé Harris-Richardson. You won't want to miss this conversation!
    Sanjé is a Mom, Registered Nurse and Small Business Owner. Her mission in life is to educate and empower. Sanjé takes on her mission daily through her nursing role and volunteer work with Feeding Tampa Bay and Big Brother Big Sister mentorship program.
    In this episode, we discuss the practical nature of intentionally fitting in self-care no matter your time availability, how to pursue multiple areas you're passionate about at once, and what Sanjé has learned at the bedside of her patients that could help you pursue what matters most to you in life.
    Press play and be encouraged!
    Check out Sanjé's Etsy shop here:
     BubbleLuxeCosmetics.etsy.com 
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    Thank you for listening and reviewing!
    31 min
  • Episode 109 What to do When You're Not Where You Thought You'd Be
    Not being where you'd thought you'd be yet is SUCH a common area where we tend to beat ourselves up.
    This can be:
    Not being married when you thought you would be
    A marriage not going how you thought it would
    Not having kids when you thought you would or as many as you thought you would
    Not living where you thought you would live
    Not having as much debt paid off or income earned as you thought you would
    Not seeing as many countries as you were just sure you'd visit by ___ age
    Not having the house you dreamed of by this exact age and date and time
    Any of this sounding familiar? The list of where we do this isn't limited to this list. We all have an area or areas where we feel that sting of self-disappointment.
    But when we don't take the time to actually deal with these feelings, acknowledge, feel, pray, work through, pray more, dream again, etc then we'll always feel this gap between ourselves and God. When we create that gap and replace it with disappointment we're actually hurting OURSELVES. This practice is exactly what limits us and "holds us back."
    In today's episode you'll learn the 6 action steps you can do to begin feeling progress and freedom in this area TODAY.
    Interested in getting coached on an area of timeline disappointment you're dealing with? I love coaching on this! Email me here: [email protected] and let's chat!
    24 min
  • Episode 108 Why Awkwardness is Your Super Power Especially as a Christian
    Awkwardness, feeling awkward as a mom, as an adult, meeting new people at a church or school event, talking to someone at work, introducing yourself when you feel awkward. What can we do about this? Do we need to change or can we actually embrace feeling awkward? Listen to today's Encouragement Boost episode of The Awkwardly Anna Podcast and find out why awkwardness is your super power and what it makes you able to do!
    Interested in receiving coaching on showing up more confidently, with boldness and authentically even when you feel awkward? Email me at [email protected] to discuss my coaching options!
    8 min
  • Episode 107 The Fluid Nature of Finding Out What You Want In Life

    I'm so excited to announce our special guest Leah Randt to the show today! On today's podcast Leah will discuss what she went to college for, how that path changed, what she did instead and how she creates time to have interests and hobbies.

    She discusses practical steps for creating JOY moments in our lives.


    A little more about Leah:

    Leah is a Project Manager in Agriculture R&D with a Master's in Agronomy, a Minnesota Master Gardener, and a mental health advocate for athletes. She enjoys learning new skills, and as someone with many interests, never sits still for long. Leah is always working on finding a balance between obsessive goal-chasing and trying something just for fun. 

    Connect with Leah on Instagram @Routine.Activation & @livinglocal.mn 

    If pursuing a different purpose, finding a different purpose, or finding a hobby really peaked your interest- reach out to me to get coached in this are! Email [email protected] with the words "Dream Coach" to find out more!


    46 min

About Awkwardly Anna

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Anna Barr. Wife. Homeschool Mom.