We all have bad days once every so often. It's a part of life. In this episode, we’re talking about how to make bad days less bad and how to recover quickly so you can still be present for your family. The most important part of this episode, though, is the discussion on how to handle your thoughts about the bad day.

Read the full show notes here: https://balancedworkingmoms.com/badday

Diffuser recipe to turn around a bad day: 

• 3 drops copaiba
• 2 drops bergamot
• 2 drops frankincense

My favorite music to turn around a bad day:

1812 Overture (Full with Cannons) by Tchaikovsky (My favorite part starts at minute 12)

Ode to Joy - Beethoven's 9th Symphony

Ode to Joy Flash Mob - Beethoven's 9th Symphony (I can't watch this without crying. It's so beautiful!)

Resources:

• Sign up for the resource library for diffuser recipes to help turn around a stressful day.
   
• Join the Facebook community group for a regular dose of support and encouragement.

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When you add fun into your daily life, it changes everything! Life is easier, things flow better, you struggle less, and most importantly, you feel more balanced. Fun is important! In this episode, I explain how I add fun to every part of my life, even to my work life! From chores to homework time, this episode is all about adding joy to every part of your day.

Resources:

• Sign up for the resource library and get access to my free downloadable with even more ideas on how to make life more fun.
   
• Join the Facebook community group for a regular dose of support and encouragement. 

- Jennifer L. Scott YouTube Channel The Daily Connoisseur

- Timer Apps for your phone (android). Parrot timer or Mr. Bomb

- All Joy and No Fun: The Paradox of Modern Parenthood by Jennifer Senior

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This podcast contains some #truthbombs about how you dress when you're home. We're all guilty of this! We want to wear our coziest, rattiest clothes because they make us feel comfortable. But there's a price for this comfort. It costs us our self-esteem, confidence, and even our efficiency. In this podcast I'll show you how to ease into a slightly better look, wearing something you'd wear when meeting a friend for coffee.

Read the full show notes here: http://balancedworkingmoms.com/lookgood/

Resources: 

• Sign up for the resource library and download a free PDF to help you create the mindset to lose the frump.
   
• Join the Facebook Community Group for a regular dose of support and encouragement. 
  
  
• Huffington Post Article - How Clothing Choices Affect and Reflect Your Self-Image
  
  
• Article - Should You Wear Make-Up When You’re Home Alone?

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You know you need self-care. But how do you fit it into your life? Is it just one more thing to add to your to-do list? Hint: No way!!! In this episode, you'll learn how to incorporate self-care into your life throughout the day. You'll do this changing your relationship with yourself, being gentle and kind to yourself to create an attitude of self-care. You'll also learn my top three self-care habits. If you do ANY of the three things, you'll create ripple effects that will help you live a more balanced life.

Read the full show notes here: https://balancedworkingmoms.com/create-a-life-that-has-self-care-in-it/

Resources:

• Sign up for the resource library and download a free PDF to help you choose things to do on Sunday to set yourself up for a great week. 
   
• Join the facebook community group for a regular dose of support and encouragement.
  
  
• My favorite YouTube Yoga channels: YogaTX, YogaCandi, Yoga with Kassandra
  
  
• My favorite Meditation App: Insight Timer

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Do you roll your eyes whenever you hear the words "Self-Care?" If yes, I'm right there with you. I used to think that self-care was about spa treatments and manicures. But it's not. Even if you think you know what self-care is, this podcast drops a few bombs. In this episode, you'll learn the difference between self-care and treats. You'll also learn what happens if you try to substitute other things for true-self care.

Read the full show notes here: http://balancedworkingmoms.com/this-is-what-self-care-really-is

Resources

• Sign up for the resource library for a printable to help you unravel negative thoughts you may have about self-care so you can start changing things.
   
• Join the Facebook community group for a regular dose of support and encouragement.
  
  
• More info on Self Care: https://balancedworkingmoms.com/what-is-self-care/ 
  
  
• "This Is What ‘Self-Care’ REALLY Means, Because It’s Not All Salt Baths And Chocolate Cake." by Brianna Wiest

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If you were a kid in the 1980’s, you were probably raised very differently than kids are raised now. You probably had more independence, lots of chores, and natural consequences when you didn’t do what you were supposed to do. In this episode, we talk about the work of Julie Lythcott-Haims, author of How to Raise an Adult. We discuss the gift of letting our kids experience their own mistakes so they can learn from them and become stronger, more resilient adults.

Read the full show notes here: https://balancedworkingmoms.com/parent-like-it's-1989

Resources

• Sign up for the resource library for access to the resource sheet that goes along with this podcast. In the resources sheet, you’ll learn tips and strategies to help encourage your kids to do their chores in a positive way.
   
• Join the Facebook community group for a regular dose of support and encouragement.
  
  
• Book: How to Raise an Adult by Julie Lythcott-Haims
  
  
• Ted Talk: How to Raise Succesful Kids Without Overparenting
  
  

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When things fall through the cracks, do you blame yourself? If yes, I have great news for you! The problem isn't with you, it's almost always with HOW you do things. In this episode, you'll learn how to create easy systems to organize all parts of your life. 

Read the full show notes here: http://balancedworkingmoms.com/organize-your-life-with-systems/

Resources:

• Sign up for the resource library and get access to a free video tutorial on how to use Trello. Trello is free software that can help you get organized and record your systems and other important things.
   
• Join the Facebook community group for a regular dose of support and encouragement.
  
  

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You’ve heard “Bigger is Better” and “Go Big or Go Home,” but no one tells you to “Go Small.” But going small has a lot of advantages and can be better than going big! In this episode I share how the concept of “going small” is used successfully by some of the top companies and sports teams in the world. You’ll to learn how to apply “going small” to your own life to make big tasks and goals more manageable + successful.

Read the full show notes here: https://balancedworkingmoms.com/do-big-things-by-going-small

Resources:

• Sign up for the resource library and download a free PDF to help you choose tiny tasks that will help uplevel your life. The printable includes suggestions for your health, relationships, physical and digital space, and your attitude. Just be sure to start with only one suggestion!
   
• Join the Facebook community group for a regular dose of support and encouragement.
  
  
• Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear

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If you feel frazzled and disorganized during the week, it’s possible that your Sunday was the culprit. In this episode, I explain why Sundays are important for a smoother week. Learn how to set up your Sunday so the whole family feels nourished and ready for the week ahead. In this episode, I also share my four must-do’s that I focus on each Sunday (and the two things I purposely avoid!).

Read the full show notes here: https://balancedworkingmoms.com/sundayprep

Resources:

• Sign up for the resource library and download a free PDF to help you choose things to do on Sunday to set yourself up for a great week. 
   
• Join the facebook community group for a regular dose of support and encouragement. 
  
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Do you need a Superpower to help you manage your busy life? In this episode, I’ll explain how something as simple as a habit can be used as a Superpower to make your life easier. This episode on habits is one of the core Balanced Working Moms Podcast episodes. Learning how to create habits is key to feeling more balanced and getting things done with ease. In this episode, you'll learn how to (finally!) create habits that actually stick. We’ll also debunk some of the greatest myths on habits.

Resources:

• Sign up for the resource library and get access to my free email class and workbook, How to Create Habits — That Actually Stick. 
   
• Join the Facebook community group for a regular dose of support and encouragement. 
  
  
• The Power of Habit By Charles Duhigg
  
  
• Article - How Long Does it Actually Take to Form a New Habit? by James Clear

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