Are you a worn-out mom who can’t remember the last time she did something for herself? Do you feel like you’re living your life for your family?

In this podcast episode, Melissa Vogel talks about how to become a master pivoter, which is the first pillar of being a Bomb Mom.

In This Podcast

Summary

* What it means to be a ‘Bomb Mom’

* The five pillars of being a Bomb Mom

* The definition of a ‘Mom Blob’

* How to become a master pivoter

* Three tips to take action today

What it Means to be a ‘Bomb Mom’

The term ‘bomb’ can mean explosive, powerful, and just freaking cool. Back in the day, we used to use the term ‘bombshell’ for a woman. Right now, you can live your life as Bomb Mom!

5 Pillars of Being a Bomb Mom

A Bomb Mom is…

* A Master Pivoter

* Has an Active Lifestyle

* Has a Determined Mindset

* Acts ‘As If’

* Is Inspirational

It may feel like it’s impossible to fulfill this definition of being a Bomb Mom. I felt that too in the beginning! But then, I realized that that was all a lie.

All your excuses are just your opinion, they are not fact. You have 110% the potential to become this Bomb Mom!

It all starts with your mindset. Your mind is the general that tells your troops, your body, what it needs to do. If you think you can, you’re right. And, if you think you can’t, you’re also right.

The ‘Mom Blob’

When I had kids, I figured that was what my life would be like for the rest of my life. This was based on the example of my mother and aunts and other women I had seen do it. The term I came up with to describe this was a ‘Mom Blob’.

This is absolutely fine if it’s the way you want to live your life, but I decided, once my kids became more independent, that I wasn’t ok with just being ok. I opened my mind up to the possibility of being something more than just a soft mom that drives a minivan. Also, I didn’t want to be ‘fit for having three kids’.

I didn’t just want to be someone’s mom.

There I was, wanting to have my own identity while still kicking ass at being a mom. Learning how to become a Bomb Mom has helped me grow and has altered the direction of my life. It’s given me permission to want more.

At times, the narrative of being a mother more fits the ‘Mom Blob’ description than the ‘Bomb Mom’ description. I’m here to remind you that you can be awesome!

The Struggling Mom

Speaking to many women every week, I’ve realized that moms are not ok. Women are stuck. They feel like they have lost themselves and are living their lives for someone else. It’s a crazy phenomenon happening in our backyards, and is really sad.

Losing yourself to motherhood is a scary place to be.

‘Busy’ and ‘activity’ doesn’t equal achieving your goals. Yet, when women realize that they are unhappy with their life, they try something new. A new shake, a new fitness routine, something that comes off as super easy and promises to give the best results. And true,