Raise your hand if you’ve ever procrastinated. Every hand should fly up at this moment because procrastination is something we all experience and can relate to.  As ambitious, purpose-focused mamas, we often find ourselves juggling a myriad of responsibilities, but sometimes, despite our best intentions, we struggle to take action. I want to share with you that procrastination isn’t just about poor time management, laziness, or a character flaw.

In this episode, you’ll discover the real reason WHY we procrastinate, how it creates a chronic procrastination cycle, and how to STOP procrastinating with the world’s simplest plan.

Throughout our conversation, we’ll explore how emotions like fear, self-doubt, and anxiety can hold us back from living our fullest lives. I’ll introduce you to the 'Forgive and Go' framework, a practical and compassionate approach to overcoming procrastination. Together, we’ll talk about the importance of recognizing our emotions and forgiving ourselves for past delays. Remember, it’s okay to stumble along the way!

I’ll encourage you to take small, actionable steps that can create momentum in your journey. It’s crucial to understand that procrastination can become a habit if we don’t address it, and the first few minutes of starting a task are often the hardest. But fear not! By acknowledging our feelings and taking baby steps, we can break this cycle.

And here’s a little secret—helping others can actually reinforce our commitment to overcoming procrastination. As we navigate this journey together, let’s build a supportive community where we uplift one another and move forward with grace and purpose. I’m so excited to be on this journey with you!

I can’t wait for you to listen and share your thoughts! Together, we’ll learn to live, love, and serve better every day.

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Hey you, I love that shirt you're wearing! Compliments feel pretty great, huh? They do and that praise lights us up when we hear it! 

Our kids need to hear that praise and get those compliments. However, last week we learned that many parents and leaders make praise mistakes that do long-term damage. Give that episode a listen to make sure you're not making the praise mistakes that can ruin children's self-esteem!

In this episode, we dive into the the positive side of praise-how to do it right! To truly change the way you connect with kids: give character compliments! Yes, that’s right—those little words of encouragement and praise can work wonders, especially when we focus on the "character" piece of compliments.

As parents, teachers, or leaders, we sometimes forget just how much our words matter. In this episode, I’ll share some simple tips on how to give compliments that really resonate with your children. We’ll talk about why it’s important to praise their efforts and progress, rather than just the final results. You might be surprised at how a few simple words can boost their self-esteem and make them feel like they truly belong.

Together, we’ll explore how creating a culture of appreciation in our families can help our kids thrive. I’ll also explain why it’s so important to acknowledge the little things, like being respectful or simply being part of the family. Trust me, your kids will feel so valued when you recognize their efforts!

Whether you’re a parent, leader, or someone who works with kids, this episode is filled with relatable stories and friendly encouragement that will inspire you to sprinkle more compliments into your daily routine. So, grab a cozy seat and join me on this journey to empower our kids to shine bright, one heartfelt compliment at a time! Tune in and let’s make a positive kingdom-impact together!

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Learn about "Praise Mistakes Many Parents and Leaders Make" on last week's episode. 

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Is the praise your giving hurting or helping your child’s self-esteem? Is your praise building real confidence in others or is it setting people up for failure? Want the research and secret sauce on how to NOT ruin your children, employees, or teams? If yes, join us for a very curious...and important episode!

Praise is an essential and powerful tool in life...that also backfires, a lot! Grab your notebook and pen as we dive deep into a subject that holds immense power in our parenting toolkit: praise. As caregivers and educators, we often underestimate the profound impact our words can have on a child's self-esteem and behavior. We fail to realize that our praise is constructing or destructing a person’s self-esteem.

In today’s conversation, we’ll uncover the art of giving praise in a way that truly uplifts and empowers our children. We’ll explore how the language we choose can either build their confidence or unintentionally undermine it. Together, we’ll discuss why it’s crucial to focus on **effort, character, and behavior** rather than merely the outcomes. This shift not only nurtures resilience but also cultivates a growth mindset, allowing our children to embrace challenges with open arms.

You will walk away with the ONE SENTENCE YOU NEED for how to deliver praise effectively and build self-esteem. Like administering a dose of emotional medicine, it’s all about being aware, intentional, and knowing what and when to praise. 

So, if you’re ready to transform the way you praise and support your child’s emotional journey, this episode is for you! And make sure to stick around for next week, where we’ll dive into the power of character compliments and their incredible role in boosting self-esteem.

I'm excited to go on this journey with you to help ourselves, those around us, and our children thrive and feel confident in their abilities. 

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What did you want to be when you grew up? I really want to know! And by the end of this episode, you’ll not only see how those childhood dreams mean something, but you’ll know that YOU, specifically, have been MADE FOR MORE in this lifetime!

BELIEVE IN MY CALLINGS: The dreams you had as a child, the call towards significance and serving, hold key secrets to your purpose and what you were made to do today. Come with me on this journey as we explore the desire you have to make a difference. Along the way, you’ll discover God’s plan for your life and how it’s essential for fulfillment. And when your own mind starts to pull you back from recognizing your calling, we’ll look at the story of Simon Peter. There we’ll discover how to overcome self-doubt and embrace our God-given callings. Together, we'll use the Bible to unpack how to move past the hurdles of doubt and insecurity that often cloud our vision. 

REDISCOVER MY CALLINGS: Maybe you had a dream or purpose, but now feel unsure. Something happened or someone said something or it didn’t work out like you’d planned and you’re left confused and stuck. Setbacks like to make us think it’s the end of the story. But inevitable setbacks are part of the process and must be expected and overcome so we can rediscover that our calling is possible. The biggest obstacle is our mindset...our own thoughts and beliefs that keep us ineffective and unmoving. 

ACCEPTING I WAS MADE FOR MORE: Join me as we navigate the beautiful path of self-discovery, acceptance, and action—because you matter. 

Your life truly matters. 

You were made for so much more. 

Today is the day to believe YOU HAVE BEEN CALLED BY GOD and to start living like it.

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Are you feeling curious today? Got a burning question? Or do you just want to hear other’s questions and thoughts?!

If your answer to any of those questions was “YES!” then good news, you’re in the right spot today. 

Welcome to another episode of Called and Curious and today, we’re going to answer listener questions. I love questions so I’m excited to open up, read, and dive into YOUR questions to see what the community is thinking about and to get raw on questions you guys have. 

And there are some good, fun questions in here! Including, of course, the age-old debate: coffee or tea? I can’t wait hear your thoughts as we answer questions about breakfast, identity, gnomes, and weird gifts we wished we had. 

So, grab your favorite beverage—and I have to ASK...is it a steaming cup of coffee or a cozy cup of tea??? 

Answer that question, pour your joy juice of choice, and settle in for a FUN conversation that I hope inspires you to explore your own curiosities and talents. At the very least, I think you’ll walk away with a smile.

This is a conversation inspired by YOU that you don’t want to miss! So let’s get started on answering YOUR questions!

Can’t wait for you to listen in!

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Behind the Curtain Conversation Takeaways from Today's Episode:

• Good questions lead to meaningful conversations.
• Everyone has unique gifts and talents to discover.
• Curiosity is essential for personal growth.
• A perfect girls night in includes comfort and connection...and cheese.
• Coffee is a cherished ritual for lots of us-let’s start a club.
• Identity perceptions evolve over time but what God says about you doesn't.
• Understanding one's identity is crucial for self-acceptance and a life of impact.
• Gnomes symbolize connection and joy in my life...get the scoop.
• Unusual talents can be a source of fun and aspiration, what’s yours?
• Engaging with the community enhances the learning experience and brings on the joy juice.

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Today, we’re diving into a topic that we all tend to shy away from—HARD conversations. You know the ones I’m talking about! Those discussions that can make our palms sweat and our hearts race.

As a recovering people-pleaser who has felt like I’ve had to be a “good girl” and who has spent a good part of life avoiding having the tough talks--the thought of these hard conversations can make me twitch. Avoiding “the talk” or trying to protect ourselves if we do have them is the common approach.

But what if I told you that these tough talks are actually gateways to personal growth and deeper relationships that FREE us to find peace and live an uncommon life?

In this episode, I’ll share a relatable story about Marta and Mary Ann that perfectly illustrates the challenges we face when we avoid these conversations. Together, we’ll explore various "protection shields" that can sometimes hold us back, like the crying shield, deflection shield, victim-hood shield, and blame shield. But don’t worry—I’m not just here to point out the problems! I’ll introduce you to a powerful new perspective shield that can help you embrace these conversations with empathy and understanding.

I’ll also walk you through practical steps for preparing and engaging in courageous conversations. Trust me, you won’t want to miss these tips! From identifying the issue to considering the other person’s perspective, we’re going to equip you with the tools you need to transform a common fear into an uncommon connection and new direction in your life.

So grab your favorite cup of coffee (or tea) and let’s get ready to tackle those hard conversations together. It’s time to unlock the potential for growth, peace, and resolution in your relationships. Let’s do this!

"Choose a new perspective so you can take the steps in a new direction towards an uncommon life where you're freed to serve, build, and become the person you're called to be..."

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Have you ever had your nose crinkle in disgust as you watch a grown up throw a fit as they demand people around them give them the value they so deserve? We see it more often than we like and, if we’re honest, sometimes we’re the ones throwing the fit.

Consuming value is the norm in our society but it leads to discontent and enabling and living a life where our happiness is dependent on the amount of value we believe others should give to us.

But what if there’s another way? Choosing to create and add value is not popular but it’s a transformative way to live.

Join us for a fun and fabulous conversation where theme parks are the background to some amazing stories where we see the concept of adding value come to life!

By the end, you’ll have the most simple 4-step recipe for showing up every day to turn ordinary days into an extraordinary life. And who knows, when it’s all over, you may find a gnome in your life that unexpectedly comes to remind you that you matter, your called, and you have great value!

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Ever have days where your skin makes you want to run and hide under the covers? The truth is, we all have different skin care needs but when we have “struggle days” and don’t love our skin, we usually don’t feel confident to be the Called and Curious woman who gets the things done that day.

Today we get an interview with our own personal esthetician who peels back the curtain on what we need and don’t need to start loving the skin we’re in, even if we don’t like it. Lourdes gets real about the need to having the right mindset towards how we see our skin and how that’s the most important step in a skincare routine.

Then she breaks down the practical steps. So if you’ve ever wondered what you really need to be doing at night or in the morning for a skincare routine or what skin you even have, then this is the episode for you! Get juicy nuggets of what tips the professionals recommend and learn her favorite professional treatments she encourages women to try.

You’ll walk away from this episode with not only a new esthetician-friend in your pocket, but a newfound confidence and plan to move forward and be confident in your skin and embrace your unique beauty. We’re called to make a kingdom-impact, and after today’s episode, we can do it with confidence. We’ll feel good and look good as we step into new skincare habits and new ways of thinking about our skin with our esthetician-friend Lourdes!

                                                                 .   .   .

Want personalized help with your unique skincare routine with an expert in the field so you can FEEL and LOOK great as you step into your callings? Contact Lourdes at [email protected] to say, “Hi!” and ask questions. She’s your new esthetician-friend who can’t wait to chat and help you with a personalized skincare plan so you can grow in confidence and start LOVING the skin you’re in! We’ve got your back here in the Called and Curious community as we lean on and learn from others so we can go forward together to make a kingdom-impact.

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Welcome back to the Called and Curious podcast. Today, we’re diving into a topic that I know we can all relate to: frustration. Trust me, I’ve been there too!  Whether it’s a tough day at work, a never-ending to-do list, or just life throwing curve-balls, frustration can sneak up on us. But don’t worry--I’ve got your back!

In this episode, I’m sharing **5 surprising and effective techniques** to help you turn that frustration into fuel for happiness. 

So grab your favorite drink, get cozy, and let’s chat about how we can navigate those pesky feelings together.

By the end of this episode, you’ll have 5 fabulous tools in your back pocket to tackle frustration head-on and bring more joy into your life.

So, are you ready to transform that frustration into fabulousness? Tune in and let’s get started! And don’t forget to share your thoughts--I’d love to hear how you cope with frustration or which of these techniques really made a difference in your day and life!

Catch you in the episode!

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Want to help your child and learn the NUMBER ONE thing you can do as a parent this school year to set your child up for success? Today we peel back the curtain as I share my 20-year veteran “teacher top-tip” to give you the ONE thing to prioritize this school year to gift your child the confidence and skills to grow into life-long learners.

As the smell of freshly sharpened pencils and easy, quick back-to-school breakfasts percolates the air, we find ourselves in the role helping guide our families and ourselves to prepare for a new school year. As ambitious, purpose-focused mamas, we want to do it well but often don’t know what to prioritize. We’re battling all the emotions of taking very little ones to loving child cares, dropping off our babies at preschool, wiping away tears as we walk them into kindergarten, or checking off the usual boxes for navigating another year of elementary school.

Each season comes with its own emotions and the biggest struggle I often see parents have is, “What’s really important to focus on for my child this year?”

We can’t do “all the things” but we can learn and do a few things well in order to set our kids up for a bright and successful future.

So sit back mama, grab a cup of coffee and give yourself space and grace as you sit down with your teacher friend today to learn the ONE powerful shift that you can do this year that will ripple for a lifetime when it comes to your child’s cognitive, social, and emotional success.

Using my decades of experience in education along with my particular qualifications in the early education field, I’ll give you strategies for the school year and spill the secret of the ONE small change you can makes a monumental impact.

Our conversation covers how this shift looks in a variety of age groups, from infants through elementary school. At the end, you’ll be equipped and empowered to better help your child become a confident, successful, life-long learner.

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