Mom on Purpose

Today we are talking about goals and actually setting goals. And, as I've thought about this, one of the critical things that I teach in my program and that I coach people on is setting and achieving their goals to help them live their purpose. Now, a critical piece of that is what I call the goal cycle.

In this episode, we are going to talk more about building foundation before you can actually achieve a goal, to define what brings you joy and to discover what that purpose is with your joy. So tune in and get inspired to not only set intentional goals but to savor the growth that comes from every attempt, big or small.

What you'll learn in this episode:  

• How to set goals that bring joy and lead to true accomplishment
• Strategies for building a solid foundation for goal achievement
• Techniques to rewrite subconscious narratives that hinder goal achievement
• Balancing strategic action and emotional management when pursuing goals
• How to address and overcome "goal skeletons"

Featured on the Show: 

• How to Achieve Any Goal (part 1)

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As I've been thinking about you and thinking about my last year, I wanted to come clean on something.  Some people sometimes hear me on the podcast and think that my life is perfect, that I'm doing everything right and that I'm reaching all of my goals. 

But I wanted to just come clean on the fact that in 2023, I didn't set goals at all. I took a break from goals, and the reason why I want to share that is because there is this kind of underlying mindset that you always have to be growing and that works for some people, but also sometimes that doesn't work.

This episode is a testament to finding beauty in life's winters and the joy that comes from savoring the present.

What you'll learn in this episode:  

• Taking breaks from setting goals and allow yourself a "non-growth year"
• Strategies for living with purpose even when you're not pursuing new goals
• Growth is not the only path to happiness
• How to reassess goals to check if they are driven by true desire or simply habit
• How small shifts in daily routines can lead to significant positive changes

Featured on the Show: 

• Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times by Katherine May

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

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This episode is an excerpt from my interview on Melissa Snow's Powerful Women Rising podcast. Melissa and I dive deep into the challenges of motherhood and entrepreneurship. Join us as we explore the often unspoken weight of mom guilt and the search for balance in our chaotic lives.

We discuss practical strategies for overcoming internal beliefs that lead to guilt, the importance of self-care, and how embracing natural productivity cycles can transform both our family life and business ventures.

Let's redefine balance, prioritize what matters, and learn to trust the universe a little more during our seasons of 'wintering'.

What you'll learn in this episode:  

• What is mom guilt, and why we experience it
• Practical ways to balance motherhood with entrepreneurship
• How reframing "work-life balance" to a "web of balance" can shift your experience
• Strategies for overcoming mom guilt and changing beliefs about motherhood
• Embracing natural cycles of productivity and rest

Featured on the Show: 

• Melissa Snow - Your Relationship with Mom Guilt episode

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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Sometimes God and the Universe has a funny way of poo poo-ing our plans, and that's okay.  Yes, you may have created a plan, and maybe it didn't go the way you had hoped, but there's one guarantee: life will give you an opportunity to let go of your plan whether you like it or not, that's when the magic begins to happen. 

What you'll learn in this episode:  

• Trust that whatever path is happening for you now is the right one
• Lara shares how she let go during her pregnancy to enlist the help of others 
• The more we trust, the more the universe provides exactly what we need
• When we can handle any emotion, we remain open to receive the lesson
• When things go "wrong" maybe it means we have to practice feeling certain emotions so we can uncover why they are there.

What's a guarantee in life, is that we will definitely feel emotions we don't like. Instead of spiraling into a shame vortex, we can cultivate peace and a deep level of trust through our willingness to turn adversity into magical gifts!

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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

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

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Have you ever considered what we can learn from the life cycle of a tree in the midst of winter? Or how altering your sleep schedule in line with the changing seasons can impact your overall mental and emotional wellbeing? We discuss these intriguing ideas and more as we delve into the enriching exploration of "Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times," a captivating book by Katherine May

The episode brims with personal anecdotes, reflections, and insights, as we explore not only the concept of "wintering" but also how it influences and resonates with different aspects of our lives, including motherhood. We touch on the necessity to take time for rest and retreat in the midst of chaos and crises, taking inspiration from the natural world around us.

Get ready to embrace "wintering" and discover how it can bring purpose, growth, and healing into your life.

What you'll learn:

• How rest and retreat can be empowering during challenging times
• The beauty of darkness and the natural rhythm of life
• The importance of accepting sadness as part of the healing process
• Insights on navigating difficult times, inspired by Katherine May's book

Featured on the Show: 

• Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times by Katherine May

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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Have you ever gotten burned by your passions, only to feel like you have to take time away from them?  If your passions require more than the resources you have to give, such as your time, money, or energy, then this episode is for you. 

In this episode, you will learn:

• The 5 "rocks" to help you create boundaries to enjoy guilt-free passions
• Why it's important to conserve your energy so you don't burn out  
• How keep the fire going so your passions don't fizzle
• How passions stop feeling fun when other areas of your life are suffering
• Steps for taking inventory to see if your passions still light you up or not

When these 5 "rocks" or boundaries are in place, your passions become the fuel, the mark that you leave on the world. 

They won’t over consume you to the point where you have to take off long periods of time to recover, or that you have to manage guilt because your relationships aren’t as strong as you want them to be.

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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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.

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 65 Create Gratitude by Letting Go of "Negative Gratitude" 

Do you try to "look at the brighter side" anytime you feel negative emotions? If so, you are practicing "Negative Gratitude." Instead, take a deeper dive into your positive and negative emotions so that you can create a joyful gratitude practice that honors what you feel while fueling your daily life.

In this episode, you will learn:

• The more we try to fix emotions we don't want, the more we amplify them 
• Why allowing others to be seen and heard is the most loving thing 
• "Looking at the brighter side" is not always the best advice
• Emotions are simply vibrations in our body that we label "good/bad"
• How to see feelings as waves that rise and then fall away
• Feeling an emotion we don't like does not mean something has gone wrong
• How to see emotions as cyclical and be willing to experience the full range 
• The most loving question we can ask before "spewing negative gratitude"
• How deep breathing allows you to "blow into the vibration" of feelings
• The 3 steps to create a daily "habit for living" gratitude practice

When we are willing to get in touch with the full range of negative and positive emotions, instead of trying to fix or push away,  the more able we are to experience authentic gratitude for ourselves, and hold the most loving space for others so they can do the same.

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Ep 64 Increase Your Capacity to Feel Joy

Part of being on this earth is to feel and experience joy. When we feel the full spectrum of emotions, including negative ones, we increase our capacity to feel more joy than we are currently feeling right now. This is the fullness of life that God wants us to experience.

This episode is for you if ...

• You find yourself pushing away  emotions that you think are silly
• You wonder when the "shoe is going to drop" because things feel really good 
• You reach a goal and immediately move to the next one without celebration
• Deep down you are uncomfortable feeling joy so you dismiss it

Learn the steps to increase your capacity to feel joy so you don't sabotage yourself from the full experience of it and see that no mater what life dishes out, you can handle the full spectrum of emotions that come your way. 

You got this :) 

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