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 “The basic aim of organization is to know where things are and to be able to retrieve these things with minimal to no fuss. “   My kids are back to school and I wanted to get more organized, hoping this is the year the kids actually hang up their backpacks. The only problem is I don’t like traditional approaches to organization. Thanks to a little HGTV bingeing I found the show Hot Mess House and some new philosophies.   The Clutterbug and the PixiesDidIt! who share that organization are definitely not one size fits all.   It is all about your personality and organizing that fits your lifestyle.  Well I can definitely try this.  If you have struggled with organization and want to start fresh with this school year listen up and while I share a few things I have learned to tackle this school year.

For more information go to www.findingthefloor.com/ep059

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Thanks to Seth Johnson for my intro and outro original music.  I love it so much!

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 “We as a nation obsessed with talent”  In the episode I talk about the book I recently listened to titled Grit the power of passion and perseverance by Angela Duckworth. A few things I share about this book that I enjoyed is understanding talent and effort.  I really loved this idea of deliberate practice and a growth mindset. The other thing I love is this idea that we can grow our grit. Come get a little taste of this book and then add it to your summer or really anytime reading list. 

For more information and show notes go to www.findingthefloor.com/ep058

I would love to hear from you!  You can reach me at [email protected] or dm @findingthefloor on instagram.  Thanks for listening!!

Thanks to Seth Johnson for my intro and outro original music.  I love it so much!

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"Want to hear a potassium joke? K." I grew up with a Dad who loved to tell “dad jokes.”  In this episode I talk about Dad jokes and how humor really has so many benefits.  Humor can help us be more creative, have better health and improve connections with others.  I share all of this and some of the dad jokes that both my dad and my husband love to tell. Plus I learned that there is a whole science about the benefits of humor, called gelotology.  If you want a little reset, listen up and learn all about how humor really can benefit your life. 

For more info and show notes and references go to www.findingthefloor.com/ep057

I would love to hear from you!  You can reach me at [email protected] or dm @findingthefloor on instagram.  Thanks for listening!!

Thanks to Seth Johnson for my intro and outro original music.  I love it so much!

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“Things are way more dramatic in your head than in real life.” I made it and survived the Beast!  The Spartan Race!  So excited to be done and to share some of the lessons I learned from this race.  The 4 things I share in this episode are 1) Do something big even if it freaks you out, 2) Things are way more dramatic in our heads 3) preparation builds confidence and 4) Your mindset and attitude make all the difference.  Come celebrate this accomplishment with me while I share a few lessons learned along the way.

For more info come by www.findingthefloor.com/ep056

I would love to hear from you!  You can reach me at [email protected] or dm @findingthefloor on instagram.  Thanks for listening!!

Thanks to Seth Johnson for my intro and outro original music.  I love it so much!

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“Since being married and having kids that summer has become even more meaningful and rejuvenating for me.” I love summer and in this episode I share the reasons why. I  love going to the pool with my kids which is one of the reasons I love summer so much. I also share how this going to the pool helped revitalize me after a very long winter after having my second child.  It is a love of long relaxed days, the water, the sun, and having time with family and friends.  Come and listen and celebrate summer with me.    

For more info go to www.findingthefloor.com/ep055

I would love to hear from you!  You can reach me at [email protected] or dm @findingthefloor on instagram.  Thanks for listening!!

Thanks to Seth Johnson for my intro and outro original music.  I love it so much!

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 “I have learned to have so much empathy for students (and their parents) who struggle academically or behaviorally.”  This week I will share a few stories about my son Simeon and his struggle in 3rd grade. Simeon has never really liked school.   Having my child suspended during that year is not something I expected.  I share a few things that I learned from going through that year with him. So if this year has been a struggle, come and listen and be reassured that in the end it will all be ok. 

For show notes or more info come visit www.findingthefloor.com/ep054

I would love to hear from you!  You can reach me at [email protected] or dm @findingthefloor on instagram.  Thanks for listening!!

Thanks to Seth Johnson for my intro and outro original music.  I love it so much!

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”This one I will never forget because I was the epic rescuer here.” Two stories this week from early on in my family’s life where I made a rescue.  One I share from an experience at the zoo and the other which took place in the parking lot of our city Library.  So one may not be a total fail but the other one I considered one of my favorite moments as a mom. 

For more info go to www.findingthefloor.com/ep053

I would love to hear from you!  You can reach me at [email protected] or dm @findingthefloor on instagram.  Thanks for listening!!

Thanks to Seth Johnson for my intro and outro original music.  I love it so much!

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“Stress is what happens when demands exceeds capacity.”  To say that this has been a stressful year is an understatement and in this episode I am taking a look at stress and if we can make it our friend.  I found some great information, that it is not necessarily the stress itself but whether we believe that stress is good or bad.  I share the idea of a stress mindset which can really help us as we react to our daily stresses or the bigger challenges in life.  The best part of all this, is that I learned that our bodies are totally designed to deal with stress.  Come and listen to find out if stress really can be your friend.  

For more information come visit www.findingthefloor.com/ep052

I would love to hear from you!  You can reach me at [email protected] or dm @findingthefloor on instagram.  Thanks for listening!!

Thanks to Seth Johnson for my intro and outro original music.  I love it so much!

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“Our moms and our children usually teach us a lot things we need to learn and grow in this life.” As we get to celebrate Mom’s this week I am going to share 10 things I have learned from my kids over the years.  Things like learning to love re-reading books to seeing life more abundantly when my girls put on a lemonade stand. As you reflect on lessons learned from your mom or being a mom this weekend take a moment to think of a few things you have learned from your kids over the years.

For more info and show notes: www.findingthefloor.com/ep051

I would love to hear from you!  You can reach me at [email protected] or dm @findingthefloor on instagram.  Thanks for listening!!

Thanks to Seth Johnson for my intro and outro original music.  I love it so much!

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“What we do is nothing but a drop in the ocean. But if we didn’t do it, the ocean would be one drop less.”   Celebrate with me as I have now reached episode 50!!!  As part of a celebration I share how this one principle of small, simple steps has helped me be able to bring this podcast to life.  I share how I have been training for a half marathon with a simple training program that slowly gets my running minutes up along with my miles.  In addition I share all the other things in my life that have improved or I have been able to slowly tackle with this idea of small steps.  Come listen and celebrate along as I reflect on this great principle.  And if you haven’t already, help me celebrate, will you  please share this podcast with one other person or write a review on the app in which you listen?  I appreciate all of you who are listening!!

For more information go to www.findingthefloor.com/ep050

I would love to hear from you!  You can reach me at [email protected] or dm @findingthefloor on instagram.  Thanks for listening!!

Thanks to Seth Johnson for my intro and outro original music.  I love it so much!