Mom on Purpose

Ep 16 How to Make Goals Not Suck (part 1)

If you burnout when working towards goals OR if your skin crawls just hearing the word “goals,”  it’s because you’ve been taught to have an unhealthy relationship with them.

It’s time to heal your relationship with goals by using a tool I created called, “The Goal Cycle.” Knowing how to use this tool will help you reach your goals AND make the process not suck.

In this episode, you will learn:

• Why you hate setting goals;
• 4 goal myths that are making you miserable;
• 3 reasons why it’s fun to have goals;
• “The Goal Cycle” and how to use it;
• What part of “The Goal Cycle” is the most important.

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Click HERE to watch this video to learn The 3 Things to Avoid When Reading Self-Help Books

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Ep 15 How to Avoid the “Back to School Bonk”

As you crawl to the close of summer, it’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking life will be easier once school starts. But, if experience has taught you anything, you know you’re trading one kind of crazy for another.

When this happens, it’s easy to hit a wall with your energy reserves. This means you stop playing and being present with your family, and go into “hulk mode” because you have so much to do.

But there’s another way to keep your energy levels up while still managing the crazy and being the present, playful mom you want to be.

In this episode, you will learn:

• What it means to hit the “Back to School Bonk;”
• 5 things to keep your energy reserves up;
• How to mentally prepare for the next big transition;
• Systems you can do to support yourself during this transition;
• How to increase your energy reserves in preparation for the transition;
• Ways to celebrate the HUGE success you’ve had this summer!

How to Connect with Lara:

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Work with Lara: www.larajohnsoncoaching.com/work-with-me/

Click HERE to watch this video to learn The 3 Things to Avoid When Reading Self-Help Books

How to Connect with Lara:

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Ep 14 7 Tips for Dealing with the Storms of Life

It’s not a matter of IF the Storms of Life will happen, it’s a matter of WHEN. These can be big life events, or small like a busy season with kids’ activities, before your period, prepping for vacations, or transitioning to summer break.

Regardless of the storm and it's size, it’s essential for you to have the skills to support yourself through it. This will help the storm be less painful and more filled with self-love, compassion, and empathy.

In this episode, you will learn:

• Why your brain freaks out when a life storm happens;
• What happens to your body during a life storm;
• How to stay calm for yourself and your family;
• 7 tips to support yourself during a storm.

Want the Shit Shame Storm checklist? It includes all 7 steps to help you support yourself through any storm life brings to you.

Click here to receive your free checklist: Shit Shame Storm Checklist

How to Connect with Lara:

Web: www.larajohnsoncoaching.com

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Click HERE to watch this video to learn The 3 Things to Avoid When Reading Self-Help Books

How to Connect with Lara:

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Ep 13 When You Lack Motivation For the Clutter Piles

Are your piles of clutter mocking you? Or do you have a nagging list of projects you aren’t doing? The answer to addressing these things is not more motivation, time or energy.

The answer is strengthening your “Decision Making Muscle” so that you can make empowered decisions to leave the stuff alone or to deal with it once and for all.

In this episode, you will learn:

• Why you avoiding decisions;
• How making decisions develops your self-trust;
• When to choose to leave the piles;
• When to choose to address the piles;
• How to be nice to yourself no matter what.
• Why this matters when you are discovering your purpose.

How to Connect with Lara:

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Work with Lara: www.larajohnsoncoaching.com/work-with-me/

Click HERE to watch this video to learn The 3 Things to Avoid When Reading Self-Help Books

How to Connect with Lara:

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You have a lot to do, but you can't get off the couch. Instead, you zone out, scroll on your phone, and then get mad at yourself for wasting time when you should have been getting stuff done.

This is what I call, “To-Do List Paralysis.” It’s an epidemic that affects EVERY mom! Your “To-Do List Paralysis” makes you mad AND causes you to get behind on everything you have to get done. This only adds to your overwhelm and causes you to get more discouraged.

But this doesn’t have to happen, and I’ll show you how to overcome it once and for all so that you can get your to-do list done in less time and with energy to spare.

In this episode, you will learn:

• Why “To-Do List Paralysis” happens;
• The difference between being in “shut down mode” vs. “paralysis;” 
• How to work with your brain to address it;
• The 3 simple steps to put yourself IN motion;
• How to get your to-do list done once you’re in motion.

How to Connect with Lara:

Web: www.larajohnsoncoaching.com

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Work with Lara: www.larajohnsoncoaching.com/work-with-me/

Click HERE to watch this video to learn The 3 Things to Avoid When Reading Self-Help Books

How to Connect with Lara:

Web: www.larajohnsoncoaching.com 

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Work with Lara: www.larajohnsoncoaching.com/work-with-me/ 

Ep 11 How To Get Your To-do List Done

You LOVE checking things off your to-do list, but sometimes you don’t feel like you’re making any progress so you WRITE things in to check off so you feel better about how you spent your time.

That’s ok! Who DOESN’T love checking things off a list! BUT…it’s not solving the problem of actually getting the things done that you have to do.

When you can’t get those things done, you will give up on fulfilling your purpose every time. Because at some point your list will become so overwhelming that you HAVE to stop all other pursuits to address it.

This episode will help you feel better about your to-do list while actually getting it done the things you SAY you need to get done.

In this episode, you will learn:

• How to decide what you really need to do;
• How to self celebrate what you ARE getting done;
• How to organize your list for success;
• The difference between results vs. tasks;
• When to use “unsexy time;”
• How to create and utilize your “Anti-list.”

How to Connect with Lara:

Web: www.larajohnsoncoaching.com

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Work with Lara: www.larajohnsoncoaching.com/work-with-me/

Click HERE to watch this video to learn The 3 Things to Avoid When Reading Self-Help Books

How to Connect with Lara:

Web: www.larajohnsoncoaching.com 

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Ep 10 Three Steps To Dealing With Your Kid’s Anger

Anger is an emotion that everyone has, but it’s exhausting when your kids feel it. You find yourselves refereeing sibling arguments, yelling at them to stop, then feeling guilty for showing up that way, and discouraged on how to help when they are angry.

You are not alone. Every mom,  kid, and family feels anger. Learning the tools to help your kid through their anger will bring more peace to your house. And you’ll feel better because you are being the calm mom you want to be.

In this episode, you will learn:

• Why anger isn’t a problem;
• How to get curious about your kid’s emotions;
• How to help your kid deal with their anger better;
• How anger can be a tool for connection instead of disconnection;
• How to look for clues to better understand your kid’s anger;
• When to talk about consequences after an anger episode.

How to Connect with Lara:

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Work with Lara: www.larajohnsoncoaching.com/work-with-me/

Click HERE to watch this video to learn The 3 Things to Avoid When Reading Self-Help Books

How to Connect with Lara:

Web: www.larajohnsoncoaching.com 

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Ep 9 Embrace Your Messy Beginnings

When your first baby was a week old, you were sleep deprived, your boobs were always out, you were bleeding, and it was plain messy. You also couldn’t stop looking at your new baby, the beautiful creature that was inside of you just a week before but that was now in your arms. It was beautiful.

As you move toward your purpose, you will have a similar experience. Allow your journey to be both messy AND beautiful.

In this episode, you will learn:

• How to get comfortable with following joy and making decisions;
• How to not worry that you’ll waste your time, money, or energy on something that doesn’t work out;
• How to work from a place of self love, acceptance, and trust;
• Examples of what discovering your purpose looks like.

How to Connect with Lara:

Web: www.larajohnsoncoaching.com

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Work with Lara: www.larajohnsoncoaching.com/work-with-me/

Click HERE to watch this video to learn The 3 Things to Avoid When Reading Self-Help Books

How to Connect with Lara:

Web: www.larajohnsoncoaching.com 

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Bonus Episode: Busy Moms' Book Club - Think Again by Adam Grant

Every month, The Busy Moms' Book Club meets virtually over Zoom. You do not have to read the book to join. I read the book, then will teach it to you and how to apply it.

It's the best because you can get ALL the goodness  books have to offer in an hour. Because we all know you loved Cliff Notes for your book reports as a kid ;)

This month was Adam Grant's book, Think Again. So if you ever...

• Have a fear of doing things the "right way;"
• Get worried that your confidence could come across as arrogant;
• Think you need MORE confidence before you can reach your goals;
• Get frustrated when people don't take your advice even though you know it will help;
• Avoid conflict by pushing down what you're feeling...

Then this month's book is for you! Enjoy!

Book Club Information:

Click here to join: The Busy Moms' Book Club

Book club replays: Youtube Channel

Click HERE to watch this video to learn The 3 Things to Avoid When Reading Self-Help Books

How to Connect with Lara:

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Ep 8 Four Steps to Making Better Decisions

If you’ve ever prayed about a decision, but not got an answer, asked everyone their opinion, but didn’t like their responses, researched the internet, but got overwhelmed by the information, and gave up on what you wanted to do, then you’re in the right place.

This comes from not understanding the WAY you make decisions. Once you get clear on that, you enter the Decision Making Cycle. Understanding this cycle will empower you to make decisions better, easier, and quicker.

In this episode, you will learn:

• The 4 steps of the Decision Making Cycle;
• How to get out of indecision;
• Why you give up after you make a decision;
• How to develop self-trust, trust in God, and trust in the lessons you’ll learn;

How to Connect with Lara:

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Work with Lara: www.larajohnsoncoaching.com/work-with-me/

Click HERE to watch this video to learn The 3 Things to Avoid When Reading Self-Help Books

How to Connect with Lara:

Web: www.larajohnsoncoaching.com 

Instagram: www.instagram.com/j.lara.johnson/ 

Facebook: www.facebook.com/larajohnsoncoaching 

Work with Lara: www.larajohnsoncoaching.com/work-with-me/