Welcome to Episode 3 of Ascend & Ignite! In this episode, host Shannon, a certified life and performance coach and busy career mom, explores how the right mindset and mindfulness practices can help working moms thrive, not just survive. Shannon shares practical, easy-to-implement strategies to manage stress, boost resilience, and stay present in the midst of a busy life.

Key Takeaways:

- The Power of a Growth Mindset: Learn how adopting a growth mindset can turn challenges into opportunities for growth. Shift from self-criticism to empowering self-talk and discover how visualization can set the stage for confident action.

  - Tip: When faced with a challenge, ask yourself, “What can I learn from this?” to reframe setbacks as learning experiences.

- Mindfulness Practices for Busy Moms* Integrate mindfulness into your day without needing to overhaul your schedule. Shannon provides simple techniques that can make a big difference, such as mindful breathing, body scans, gratitude pauses, and mindful transitions.

  - Techniques to Try: The 4-4-4-4 breathing exercise, morning gratitude reflections, and mindful moments during transitions between roles.

Deepen Your Practice:

  - Embrace short mindfulness check-ins throughout your day to cultivate presence.

  - Practice savoring everyday moments—whether it’s a quiet sip of tea or a few moments of deep breathing—to build mindfulness habits.

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Stay Connected:

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