Because, Why Not?

In honor of Mother's Day I'm sharing my thoughts about moms. About my long journey to become one, about my relationship with my own mom, and about how I feel about being a mom to my own two boys. There's no question that moms are our heroes in so many ways and that being a mom is a huge priveledge....and pain in the butt. And while all moms have their downfalls, there's usually a lot of love there and that's what really matters. Find me on Instagram and Facebook @gracebeasoncoaching and on the web at www.gracebeasoncoaching.com

Stacie first joined me for a conversation on March 9th when we were just starting to feel the tug of Covid-19 making an impact on our country, but before we could begin to imagine how quickly our lives as we knew them would change. Nearly 8 weeks later, Stacie is back with some thoughts, ideas, and tools for how to manage the burnout you may be feeling with all you are managing at home or the burnout you may be feeling from being stuck at home with little to do. More than anything, Stacie offers us her usual comfort and calm combined with her powerful and simple yet applicable tools for shifting our thoughts and, above all, being gentle with ourselves as we continue living through and with (and not despite!) the challenges we are facing. Find me on Instagram and Facebook @gracebeasoncoaching and on the web at www.gracebeasoncoaching.com

Do you ever have one of those days, or weeks, or months, or quarantines when you feel like you are constantly letting yourself and others down? When you feel like you are a failure at everything? Me, too. So what do we do when we feel like we are failing? How do we find a way not to let ourselves down? I think the answer lies somewhere between self-acceptance, self-compassion, and reducing or removing the expectations we have of ourselves and others. Easier said than done, I know. It's a journey, as is everything we do in life. But I found this realization very helpful and I hope that you do too! Email me at [email protected] Follow me on Instagram or Facebook @gracebeasoncoaching

If you're like me, or anyone else on the planet affected by this global crisis called Covid-19 then you've been feeling a lot of things. To varying degrees, I'm sure we are all on a roller coaster of emotions and they go up and down every day and throughout each day. But lately I've been feeling a lot of anger and frustration and I couldn't pinpoint where it was coming from specifically until the knowing washed over me that I am grieving. We all are. And grief can look and feel a lot like anger. You may be more sad than you realize and I hope this helps you identify where you are and, in that acknowledgement, allow yourself to feel what you need to feel. Strangely, just the shift to allowing yourself to grieve can help to swiftly usher anger out the door. Instagram and Facebook: @gracebeasoncoaching Website: www.gracebeasoncoaching.com

Today I have a great and timely conversation with life coach and financial expert Amy Fuentes. Amy is a transformational life coach and after experiencing and triumphing over her own hardships has taught adults how to manage money. She's also an expert on how to talk to and teach our children about money. She has created a new course entitled Raising Money-Savvy Kids which can be found through Amy's website: www.lilolacoaching.com after May 2nd. She also offers a bunch of free Resources! I've learned so much from Amy about how to persevere through hard financial times and how to raise kids who are financially empowered. Living and leading from a place of abundance rather than lack, scarcity, and fear is VITAL during this time -- and all times -- and Amy is arming us with many of the tools we need in order to do so. I so hope this conversation is as useful for you as it is for me! 💗 www.lilolacoaching.com | Amy Fuentes and also Aha Moments With Amy on YouTube and Facebook!

Dr. Caroline Leaf shared the quote of the Pandemic, if you ask me. "This is a Pandemic, NOT a productivity contest." It's time we loosen up on the expectations we have for ourselves and others during this time. Wow, do I need that advice! I've got to really work on acting on it. But we as we see that this is a marathon and not a sprint, we have got to pace ourselves, give ourselves Grace, and be OK with doing whatever it is we need to do in order to thrive during this time -- or perhaps, for some of us, just survive. Today we recognize that our best laid plans may need to be flushed down the toilet. We must remain open to shifting course, readjusting, and removing what no longer serves us. Do what we need to do, whatever that means! I, for one, will be heading out for a bike ride and then watching Bravo. What will you do? Here's a link to my Because Why Not podcast playlist on Spotify. Enjoy! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5nSaFL8picAIUwq15oQ8M1?si=W-1j1EcyT3qUsTZVM1tikw

Hello? Is anybody there? It's so quiet everywhere! Except inside my house where my children are constantly yelling at each other or asking me for things. Lord help us all who are "teaching" our kids while doing our work while running a household while worrying about a global pandemic while trying not to gain the dreaded Covid 19 pounds! At least we have Tiger King. And music. And each other! Link to my YouTube channel here where you can look for the Pandemic Anthems folder. Enjoy and be well! XOXO https://youtu.be/zVZtjhhc9ko

Whew! What a month this week has been. Am I right? We're living through something unthinkable. Something Nour generation and those above and below us have only ever read about. The news is scary, things are uncertain, and we feel out of control. But there is so much beauty around us too and so many incredible things being created and put into the world to bring us all together during this time. If we open our eyes to what we can control, what we can enjoy, and what we can benefit from during this time, we may find that the list is long and lovely. I know it isn't easy. But here are a few thoughts and ideas for how to move forward feeling a bit better this week than perhaps you did last. Sending love! Reach out at [email protected] for show ideas or feedback.

Are you feeling a little unlike yourself? Yeah, me too. But when I finally decided to put on mascara again I felt like a million bucks! Just like that! So now we are trapped at home indefinitely. And it's easy to slip into exercise clothes and never take them off and never shower and not think about hygiene or self-confidence or even self-respect. but guess what? It catches up with us and then we feel bad. What can you do that simple and easy that will make you feel more like yourself today? My advice is mascara and lip gloss, a cute selfie, a FaceTime call with a good friend, and reading less news. I'll be here with you a couple times a week as we get through this pandemic and until we come out the other side. And then, who knows what else is possible? Sending you love, virtual hugs, and healthy vibes always. Reach out to me directly for show ideas or if you need support in your sober journey or feeling isolated and lonely at home. [email protected]

Well, it's happening! Everything's being canceled, even school, and now we have our kids at home, are trying to work, and find a new "normal" in a world that is increasingly crazy. How do we stay sane? I do think maintaining a routine is super important. But also, it's vital that we release the tight reins a little bit and go easier on ourselves. Can we go easier on ourselves? Maybe break a few rules? Maybe let our kids eat sugar cereal and we sleep in while they do it? We are all going to have to find a way to make it through this because we don't know how long it's going to last. Even if it's only 5 days, it's a lot on our plate to manage fear, worry, and the unknown while we are still trying to keep people alive, earn money, and look good in our jeans. We got this, Mamas! I'm here for you and so is Captain Crunch.