You want to be more present with your kids, but you can't turn your brain off!

You've tried putting the phone away to limit distraction, but you can't get rid of the thoughts in your brain.

How can you be more present with your brain simply won't shut off and allow you to be fully present.

Here's 2 ways to help you:
1. Acknowledge the thought by saying "thought."
It's like when your kid is tryin to get your attention and they say, "mom." If you don't acknowledge them, it turns into "mom, mom, mom, mom, mom..."
Acknowledge the thought, then the next one and so one. Acknowledging that it is there will help to move on from that thought.

2. Take a deep breath when the thoughts and concerns come into your mind. Relaxing your body helps to relax your mind.

Give these 2 a try, or a combination of them. See if they help you to become more present.

And like most things in life they do take practice!
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“All you owe any person in the world is love, and love is wishing for everyone what you wish for yourself—health, happiness, and all the blessings in life.” 
- Dr. Joseph Murphy, The Power of Your Subconscious Mind

You don't owe anyone anything other than love.

Well that takes some of the pressure off! In this world all you owe other people is loving thoughts to others and wishing them what you want for yourself.

If you want health, wish that for others
If you want to wealth, wish that for others.
If you want joy, wish that for others.

Whatever it is you truly want in life, wish that for all others.

As soon as you finish this - wish a loving thought of something you want for another person. BONUS points - wish it for someone you aren't particularly fond of.

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Do you make others feel important? Is there someone that makes you feel important?

We all want to feel important. From your kids to the 100 year old man. We all want to feel seen, heard, understood and like we matter in this world.

Mary Kay Ash, from Mary Kay cosmetics, focused on making others feel important in order to grow her business. She said to imagine everyone has the letters "MMFI" on their forehead (Make Me Feel Important).

Making others feel important is an act of love and showing you care for them. To make someone feel important, really listen to them. Take the time and energy to show them you care.

Today, make someone feel important. Imagine those letters on their forehead (MMFI).

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Are you genuinely happy when others get what you want?

Say you've been eyeing a new Range Rover for a while and your next door neighbor drives up in the exact new car you've wanted! You're overtaken with jealousy and start thinking...
"How did they afford that?"
"That is supposed to be my car!"
"Why do they get the car right now and I don't?"

When you get angry and jealous of others receiving what you want, is that sending out loving thoughts? Is that really loving what you want?

If you can't send out loving thoughts for others getting what you want as well, then you aren't going to get it. You have to love what you want in all aspects.

Your brain gets confused when you tell it that you want a Range Rover but then you're jealous and angry at your neighbor for getting one because they "don't deserve it" or "can't afford it." Your brain starts thinking - "Okay, you want this car, but you don't deserve and can't afford it."

Your first thought may not be a loving thought. And that's okay. Be aware when you have these jealous or negative thoughts about other. Catch yourself and change your thinking. Change it to a loving thought if that is something you want for yourself.

Check in with something you want. Are you sending out loving thoughts about it? Are you happy when others receive it? If not, start becoming aware of the thoughts you send out about what you want.

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Have you heard the phrase "Bless Your Heart?"

It is often used in the South as a sarcastic remark. You would think it would be a kind sentiment, I mean it says "bless". Lots of Southern women have perfected it to sound kind, but what they really mean is "screw you!"

Your thoughts are like a boomerang. When you throw a boomerang it goes out a distance, then turns around and comes back to you. If you aren't careful it can come back quickly...straight to your face.

Your thoughts are like a boomerang. What you send out, will come back to you. Some quicker than others.

No matter what the words are, it is your thought behind it.

If you want more love in your life, give more love. Send out loving thoughts and it will boomerang back to you.

Send out 1 loving thought today. If you want some extra credit - send out some loving thoughts that you would rather say "bless your heart" to!

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When you drop your kids at school or with childcare do you feel like dancing or crying?

Did you ever see that video of the woman that drops her kids off at the bus stop on the first day of school after a long summer and she is waving goodbye and then once the bus is out of sight she breaks into a happy dance?

If that's you  - then dance!

If dropping your kids makes you sad - then cry.

Whatever your emotions are, honor them. Take a lesson from your kids (and be an example for your kids) that it is okay to feel your feelings!

Toddlers are great at working through their feelings. One minute they are on the ground mid tantrum screaming and pounding and then then 20 seconds later they are asking you nicely to play with them.

While this may seem a little crazy; it is far from it. The child worked through their emotions. They got their anger and frustration out and they are ready to move on.

Most adults don't do this. You bury your emotions, put on a happy and strong face and get on with your life until one day out of nowhere the emotions can't stay buried anymore and they come out! And you're like, "I don't know where that came from!"

It came from you burying your feelings for so long and not expressing and working through them like your toddler.

Today, feel those feelings. There are no feelings you "should" feel. Your feelings are valid. Dance, cry, scream...or do all 3!

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“Begin to realize that the world you live in is determined largely by what is going on in your mind.”
- Dr. Joseph Murphy The Power of Your Subconscious Mind

Do you even feel psychic? Like you thought something was going to happen and then it happens!

Do things tend to turn out the way you think it will?
You think your kids are going to be super cranky - then they are!
You think your MIL is going to anger you today - then your phone rings...and guess who it is!

Well if you are psychic (and we all are a little) then why not use your thoughts for good? To create what you really want to see!

You think your kids are going to be in a great mood - they are!
You think you are going to have a joyful day - then a friend texts you with a nice compliment.

Your reality is largely dependent on what is going on in your mind.

Create the reality that you really want. What do you want to think and see today?

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Do you feel guilty when you send your kids to school?

Many SAHM feel guilt for sending their kids to school because it is their "job" to take care of their family and their home.

Moms feel guilty for sending their kids to school or paying for childcare when that is mean to be "their job" and they aren't bringing in an income.

"If I'm not making money then I shouldn't pay someone to help with my kids."

There is no "job" description for SAHM. There are no mandated breaks. You can't just look at your kid and say;
"Sorry that's not part of my job description."
"Not right now, I'm on my 10 minute break!"

You aren't meant to life or parenting alone. Humans are social beings. No one is meant to work 24/7.

You need help, you deserve help.

Take a break today! We are mandating SAHM breaktime today! Set a time and clock in and out (even if just for 30 seconds). Something is always more than nothing.

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Are you super excited for your kid to grow up and learn new things and become their own person...but also want them to stay little forever?

It is bittersweet to see your kids grow up before your eyes. You want to mold them into who they are and you also want to keep them in your arms forever and hear that sweet little voice say, "Mommy."

Kids are headed back to school soon (or already have) and this time of year magnifies the whole growing up and being independent and not your tiny baby anymore.

These feelings can be so conflicting. My older son just turned 5 and he asked me the other day, "Mommy, do you want me to stay little forever?"

And the answer is yes and no. Yes, we want our kids to stay little so we can protect them and their innocence and in a selfish way get all the snuggles and hear that squeaky voice say "I love you." And no, we want our kids grow, become independent and see who they create themselves to be.

These conflicting feeling exist together and they are both valid.

Today write down one thing that brings you joy about your kids growing up and one thing that makes you a little sad.

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Do you feel old sometimes?

Feel like you are turning into your parents from a Progressive commercial?

You don't need worry about getting old; you need to worry about thinking you are old! Your thinking determines your reality.

There are many people out there that are decades older than you, but think and act younger - hello Betty White (RIP).

You are as young as you think you are. You are as strong as you think you are. As useful as you think you are. As successful as you think you are.

Today tell yourself you are what you want to be.

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