Momma’s Motivational Messages: Inspiration for Stressed Out Gen X Women

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We cannot ignore the fact that the COVID19 pandemic has had many negative impacts on the lives of individuals, families, businesses, our country and the world-at-large.  However, the pandemic has also provided opportunities for many.  One such group is female entrepreneurs and, in fact, business experts say that 40 % of female entrepreneurs launched their businesses as a direct result of the pandemic.  Of note also is the statistic that says that 62 % of women business owners are between 40 and 59 years old, basically Generation X women, that’s you my faithful and new listeners!

Whether you’re one of those women who has already started your own business or you’re contemplating becoming an entrepreneur, you’ll want to listen to this episode to hear the critical strategies that Elaine Slatter shares to help you navigate some of the hurdles that entrepreneurs can experience. Elaine is the  founder and CEO of XL Consulting Group, which is a small business advisory specializing in entrepreneurial startups and businesses that are not experiencing their full potential, and the author of Fabulous Fempreneurship: Your Complete Business Startup Guide.

 Some Of The Gems We Unpacked In This Episode:

• That moving up the corporate ladder (while on your way to entrepreneurship) sometimes requires taking on many lower level roles to grow your skills before you can advance 
• That you sometimes have to work outside of your area of passion before you have everything you need to make that your focus
• That having a passion for your business is critical for longevity

5 Key Takeaways From Our Conversation:

• That, contrary to popular opinion, having a business plan is extremely important when you are starting a business 
• That getting some knowledge of financial literacy such as,financial management, cash flow management, debt strategies before starting out can be critical to your success
• That it's important to take inventory of your skills, and be prepared to hire help if you need to
• The importance of not making a rash decision to quit your job to start a business; instead plan it out and set aside at least one year’s income
• The importance of believing in yourself, doing your homework and then just executing your plan

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As you know, many people use the beginning of a new year to make resolutions about things they’d like to improve in their lives. The question is how successful have you been with seeing those resolutions come to fruition?  If you haven't had much success over the years, perhaps you need to stop making resolutions and start setting intentions instead.  In this episode, Peggie Kirkland (PK), Host and Executive Producer of Momma’s Motivational Messages challenges listeners to set intentions instead of making resolutions as they start this new year.  

The important thing about intentions is that they challenge you to keep your  goals front and center, and to persist on the journey even in the face of challenges until you reach the end point. Resolutions on the other hand, make the end point the focus, and so if you see yourself not getting to that outcome, you may become overwhelmed and disenchanted and quit working toward your goal. In this episode,  PK shares 10 intentions that you can set in 2022.  You can choose what resonates with you, start small, and focus on the journey.

Here Are Some Nuggets And Key Takeaways That PK Unpacked in This Episode:

• That it’s critically important to set achievable goals.  Inch by inch it’s a cinch.  By the yard it’s hard 
• That expressing gratitude is an important part of taking care of yourself, so start each day with a grateful “YAY”!
• That keeping your home organized is important to your emotional wellness
• That finding alternate ways to socialize during this pandemic with its variants running rampant is important to your mental wellness.  Social laughter releases feel-good hormones that can chase the blues away.
• That changing your mindset from FOMO (fear of missing out) to JOMO (joy of missing out) will add time to your day to help you maximize your efforts to make self-care a priority
• That clearing your contact list of negative people will give you time to focus on whatever encourages, motivates and inspires you

You’re sure to find these intentions useful as you choose from PK’s list or set your own!

If you’ve been inspired and encouraged by the positive messages thus far, please take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple podcast.   And remember sharing is caring, so don’t forget to share these gems with friends and family, strangers too if you like.  Let them  know it’s  available wherever THEY listen to their  podcasts.  I’m counting  on you to share the love.

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Until next time This is PK sending you much light and a whole lot of New Year love.  

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Let’s face it, the holidays are a time for merriment, feasts, fun, love and  laughter as you gather with family and friends.  However, this time of year can also be  a time of great stress as you manage careers, and preparations such as decorating and shopping for the perfect gift, gift wrapping, cleaning, preparing unique and familiar meals  and everything else that goes also with it.  All of this can be both exciting and overwhelming as you feel yourself being pushed and pulled in all directions catering to everyone’s needs and desires.

 In this episode, Peggie Kirkland (PK), Host and Executive Producer of Momma’s Motivational Messages  shares 5 tips to help you “self care” in the midst of all the organized and fun chaos.  Give it a listen!

Here Are Some Nuggets And Key Takeaways That PK Unpacked in This Episode:

• That it’s critically important not to ignore your physical, mental, emotional, financial and spiritual well-being while you attend to the wants and needs of those around you
• That this time of year can be a source of stress that can impact your health significantly
• That consistent movement can have a positive effect on your physical health
• That ensuring you have moments of quiet, undisturbed time is an important part of your mental health
• That using your time more effectively can minimize stress and contribute to your emotional health
• That sticking to a budget can contribute to your financial health and prevent a financial crisis in January
• That nourishing your soul with positive energy can contribute to your spiritual health

If you’ve been inspired and encouraged by the positive messages thus far, please take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple podcast.   And remember sharing is caring, so don’t forget to share these gems with friends and family, strangers too if you like.  Let them  know it’s  available wherever THEY listen to their  podcasts.  I’m counting  on you to share the love.

And while you’re at it, don't forget to grab your FREE Affirmation eCards to shift your mindset, raise your self-esteem and boost your self-confidence.   Choose one or two that resonate with you, and make a habit of repeating them several times throughout the day, especially when you wake up in the morning, and at night before you go to bed. As you use them, observe the effect they have on you: 

• Do they make you feel more loving toward yourself and more confident? 
• Do they increase your belief in your abilities?  
• Do they make it easier for you to take life in stride? 

Try to be aware of how your mind and body react to your practice of repeating affirmations.  Be consistent with this practice and you’ll see the difference over time. Just click the link! FREE Affirmation eCards.

Connect with PK:

Website: https://www.mommasmotivationalmessages.com
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Until next time This is PK sending you much light and a whole lot of love.  

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Have you ever been in a situation in which you find yourself procrastinating, going around in circles, unable to accomplish what you have in mind, literally feeling stuck with no clear way out?

In this episode of Momma's Motivational Messages, Becca Ribbing, author of The Clarity Journal  and a Career Coach shares many nuggets about the dangers of staying stuck for too long, and how it can become a self-fulfilling prophecy that prevents you from getting the momentum to break through to the next step.

You'll want to listen to this episode to hear our conversation on a variety of topics, including the impact of growing up with hippies, Becca's own parenting styles, the importance of breaking rules we subconsciously take on from friends and family, the importance of giving yourself permission when you want to take control of your life, and how journaling can help you gain clarity. 

Let's jump right in so you can start learn from what Becca has to share.

If you’ve been inspired and encouraged by the positive messages of this show, please take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple podcast.   And remember sharing is caring, so don’t forget to share these gems with friends and family, strangers too if you like.  Let them  know it’s  available wherever THEY listen to their  podcasts.  I’m counting  on you to share the love.

And while you’re at it, don't forget to grab your FREE Affirmation eCards to shift your mindset, raise your self-esteem and boost your self-confidence.   Choose one or two that resonate with you, and make a habit of repeating them several times throughout the day, especially when you wake up in the morning, and at night before you go to bed. As you use them, observe the effect they have on you: 

• Do they make you feel more loving toward yourself and more confident? 
• Do they increase your belief in your abilities?  
• Do they make it easier for you to take life in stride? 

Try to be aware of how your mind and body react to your practice of repeating affirmations.  Be consistent with this practice and you’ll see the difference over time. Just click the link! FREE Affirmation eCards.

Connect with PK:

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Until next time This is PK sending you much light and a whole lot of love.  

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Let’s face it, being promoted to a supervisory position can be both exciting and daunting.  On the one hand, you feel excited about having been recognized for your experience and expertise, on the other, you can have fears about leading others in a way that will optimize their talents to advance the company’s interests.  Terry says that can be a  real challenge for new supervisors. This is why seeking help from a professional coach can make the process faster and get you to your goals sooner.

 In this episode, Terry B. Mc Dougall shares her journey from her career start in publishing to her discovery of her talent for coaching others to help them discover or fully utilize their superpowers, so they can achieve their dreams.

Terry Boyle McDougall is an Executive & Career Coach and CEO of Terry B. McDougall Coaching. She helps high-achieving professionals remove obstacles that keep them stuck so they can enjoy more success and satisfaction in their lives and careers.  She is also the author of Winning the Game of Work: Career Happiness and Success on Your Own Terms. She is also the host of the Marketing Mambo podcast.

Here Are Some Nuggets And Key Takeaways  From This Episode:

• How living in 40 different places by the time she was eleven years old, made Terry very adaptable as an adult, heightening her abilities to be perceptive and be able go beyond the surface of situations.  She calls this her superpower.
• How Terry helps women not only discover their own superpowers, but learn to value them 
• The importance of working smarter not harder
• How finding an effective career coach  can  help you identify unhelpful patterns that can interfere with your effectiveness as a leader

If you’ve been inspired and encouraged by the positive messages of this show, please take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple podcast.   And remember sharing is caring, so don’t forget to share these gems with friends and family, strangers too if you like.  Let them  know it’s  available wherever THEY listen to their  podcasts.  I’m counting  on you to share the love.

And while you’re at it, don't forget to grab your FREE Affirmation eCards to shift your mindset, raise your self-esteem and boost your self-confidence.   Choose one or two that resonate with you, and make a habit of repeating them several times throughout the day, especially when you wake up in the morning, and at night before you go to bed. As you use them, observe the effect they have on you: 

• Do they make you feel more loving toward yourself and more confident? 
• Do they increase your belief in your abilities?  
• Do they make it easier for you to take life in stride? 

Try to be aware of how your mind and body react to your practice of repeating affirmations.  Be consistent with this practice and you’ll see the difference over time. Just click the link! FREE Affirmation eCards.

Connect with PK:

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Until next time This is PK sending you much light and a whole lot of love.  

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Do you have stories inside of you that you would love to share as part of your legacy  but  no one has heard them because you don’t think of yourself as a writer?  What would you say if I told you that by starting a journaling practice a few times a week you can learn to express yourself authentically, which can  transform not only your own life but  the lives of others?

 Well, you’ll want to listen to this episode  in which  Nkem Chukwumerije, writer and writing coach, takes you on her journey from her start in the fashion industry through her transformative process  of becoming a full-fledged writer.  Nkem also shares her passion for helping others go inside so they can not only learn more about themselves but help to transform the lives of others through their stories.

Nkem who is also a workshop facilitator and podcast host says she is “fascinated by all things language, self, and human relationships.”  Her ongoing goal in life is to help people see themselves, which is why she created www.wellspringwords.love. Through her work and her passions for the written word, Nkem hopes people will gain a deeper relationship with themselves, a sense of community, and more access to ‘aha’ moments that will lead them to greater personal and spiritual enlightenment.

Here Are Some Nuggets And Key Takeaways  From This Episode:

• Nkem’s start in  the fashion industry and those outcomes
• Nkem’s recognition of her ability to see who people really are through their words
• How writing helped her go deep inside herself to uncover her inner feelings
• That something as simple a starting a journaling practice can help you start expressing yourself authentically
• That in the end, you alone have the power to decide how you will be affected by what’s happening in the external world

If you’ve been inspired and encouraged by the positive messages of this show, please take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple podcast.   And remember sharing is caring, so don’t forget to share these gems with friends and family, strangers too if you like.  Let them  know it’s  available wherever THEY listen to their  podcasts.  I’m counting  on you to share the love.

And while you’re at it, don't forget to grab your FREE Affirmation eCards to shift your mindset, raise your self-esteem and boost your self-confidence.   Choose one or two that resonate with you, and make a habit of repeating them several times throughout the day, especially when you wake up in the morning, and at night before you go to bed. As you use them, observe the effect they have on you: 

• Do they make you feel more loving toward yourself and more confident? 
• Do they increase your belief in your abilities?  
• Do they make it easier for you to take life in stride? 

Try to be aware of how your mind and body react to your practice of repeating affirmations.  Be consistent with this practice and you’ll see the difference over time. Just click the link! FREE Affirmation eCards.

Connect with PK:

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Part of a larger Divine plan is how you sometimes come to view your life, If you’ve lived log enough.  You also realize that life sometimes takes us on unpredictable journeys, that may initially make our heads spin, but once we get over the initial shock of the experience, and we take some time to reflect, we may realize that things that happen are not just coincidences.   That was the experience of Rochel Marie Lawson in her journey to what she calls blissful living. 

 In this episode, Rochel Marie, takes us on a journey starting with her graduation from college with a degree in Electrical Engineering, a rarity for a woman in the 80s.   She takes us through the challenges she encountered as a female in a male-dominated field how she dealt with them.  She shares the story of how  on her job hunt, she received many praises about her qualifications, and promises for employment, none of which materialized.  In fact,   what she was told was that if she  were hired, she would be working with men who were her father’s age, and that was not something these companies were prepared to deal with.  This was one of many experiences that caused Rochel Marie to make a decision to start a telecommunications installation company with her husband.  That was one challenge that Rochel Marie overcame, but that was not all. 

 Rochel also overcame a health condition that had gone undiagnosed for more than 17 years.  She did this by taking stock of her health, listening to her body and learning about and practicing Ayurveda. Rochel Marie credits her use of Ayurvedic practices with getting her on the path to health and a life of "bliss."

You’ll want to hear Rochel Marie, the Queen of Fabulous, tell you about her challenges and triumphs in her own words. She brings the energy!!

Rochelle Marie Lawson is a successful business owner, registered nurse. Ayurvedic health practitioner, holistic health and wellness consultant, international best-selling author, speaker and radio show hostess. She is the president of Blissfulliving4u, which was founded to bring holistic wellness, wisdom and wealth into the lives of individuals seeking a natural path to abundance, health, happiness, peace, prosperity, and joy. She's also the author of four best-selling books.

If you’ve been inspired and encouraged by the positive messages thus far, please take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple podcast.   And remember sharing is caring, so don’t forget to share these gems with friends and family, strangers too if you like.  Let them  know it’s  available wherever THEY listen to their  podcasts.  I’m counting  on you to share the love.

And while you’re at it, don't forget to grab your FREE Affirmation eCards to shift your mindset, raise your self-esteem and boost your self-confidence.   Choose one or two that resonate with you, and make a habit of repeating them several times throughout the day, especially when you wake up in the morning, and at night before you go to bed. As you use them, observe the effect they have on you: 

• Do they make you feel more loving toward yourself and more confident? 
• Do they increase your belief in your abilities?  
• Do they make it easier for you to take life in stride? 

Try to be aware of how your mind and body react to your practice of repeating affirmations.  Be consistent with this practice and you’ll see the difference over time. Just click the link! FREE Affirmation eCards.

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Let’s be honest.  Getting a divorce can take a toll on your mental, physical, emotional and spiritual health leaving you feeling broken and burnt out.  The good news is that you can rebound from a life challenge such as this and start thriving again. 

In today’s episode of Momma's Motivational Messages, I interview Kelly Foster to discuss her road back to finding herself and living in  her purpose.  One, of many,  important points that Kelly makes is about the importance of looking inside yourself,  first, when you're on the path to healing and rebuilding.   

Kelly is a writer, speaker, advocate, author of “Dear Proverbs 31 Woman...Stop Making Me Look Bad!” and founder of the online women's ministry, Imperfectly His.  Through her ministry,  Kelly has helped hundreds of women embrace their imperfect stories to become healthy, healed and whole, while pursuing their passions with purpose. 

Kelly's  life’s motto is "Challenges are meant to propel your personal growth and empower your spiritual calling."   Of the many golden nuggets Kelly shares with us in this episode, is her belief in the need to embrace your challenges, build strength from faith, and understand that any problem is only temporary.  She is passionate about inspiring women to reclaim their most painful struggles instead of hiding them in shame. Let’s jump right into the episode to learn more  as Kelly shares her inspiring story about breaking out of the complicated personal challenges that she faced as she ended her marriage and the ministry they had built together over time, and the lessons she learned from that adversity.

If you’ve been inspired and encouraged by the positive messages thus far, please take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple podcast.   And remember sharing is caring, so don’t forget to share these gems with friends and family, strangers too if you like.  Let them  know it’s  available wherever THEY listen to their  podcasts.  I’m counting  on you to share the love.

And while you’re at it, don't forget to grab your FREE Affirmation eCards to shift your mindset, raise your self-esteem and boost your self-confidence.   Choose one or two that resonate with you, and make a habit of repeating them several times throughout the day, especially when you wake up in the morning, and at night before you go to bed. As you use them, observe the effect they have on you: 

• Do they make you feel more loving toward yourself and more confident? 
• Do they increase your belief in your abilities?  
• Do they make it easier for you to take life in stride? 

Try to be aware of how your mind and body react to your practice of repeating affirmations.  Be consistent with this practice and you’ll see the difference over time. Just click the link! FREE Affirmation eCards.

Connect with PK:

Website: https://www.mommasmotivationalmessages.com
Twitter: https://wwwtwitter.com/.momsmotivations
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Until next time This is PK sending you much light and a whole lot of love.  

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Learn to put yourself first is our message to ladies over 40.  This is not an easy habit to form when you've been used to prioritizing everyone else's needs above your own, but it is something you can learn to do.  It is crucial for women to internalize the fact that focusing on themselves is the most unselfish act they can perform because everyone around them benefits when they are healthy in mind, body, spirit, professionally and financially.

In Season Two  listeners will hear from guests who, through a variety of challenges, learned to stop putting their needs on the back burner.    I know you’ll be inspired by their stories of resiliency  and starting over, of health and self-healing, of gaining clarity through journaling, of showing self-love through world travel, and the list goes on.

If you’ve been inspired and encouraged by the positive messages thus far, please take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple podcast.   And remember sharing is caring, so don’t forget to share these gems with friends and family, strangers too if you like.  Let them  know it’s  available wherever THEY listen to their  podcasts.  I’m counting  on you to share the love.

And while you’re at it, don't forget to grab your FREE Affirmation eCards to shift your mindset, raise your self-esteem and boost your self-confidence.   Choose one or two that resonate with you, and make a habit of repeating them several times throughout the day, especially when you wake up in the morning, and at night before you go to bed. As you use them, observe the effect they have on you: 

• Do they make you feel more loving toward yourself and more confident? 
• Do they increase your belief in your abilities?  
• Do they make it easier for you to take life in stride? 

Try to be aware of how your mind and body react to your practice of repeating affirmations.  Be consistent with this practice and you’ll see the difference over time. Just click the link! FREE Affirmation eCards.

Connect with PK:

Website: https://www.mommasmotivationalmessages.com
Twitter: https://wwwtwitter.com/.momsmotivations
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Until next time This is PK sending you much light and a whole lot of love.  

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Last week we focused  on health and well being.  This week the focus is on self-care, self-esteem and self confidence. Peter Willis, a best selling author and International training coach from the UK says that self care is "...intrinsically linked to your self-esteem and self- confidence,."  That really resonated with me.  He said, “... people with high self-esteem and self-confidence value themselves as much as others and recognize that unless they take care of themselves, they’ll diminish the contribution they make to others.  It’s like the often quoted airline analogy about putting on your own mask first, before attempting to assist anyone else.

With that in mind, today’s affirmation is:

When I take better care of myself, I can take better care of others

To truly take care of yourself, you have to love yourself fully.  You have to accept yourself as you are and honor your physical, mental and spiritual needs.  It means being attentive to your diet and exercise routines, as well as the number of hours of sleep you get.  It's about making choices that align with your values so that you can protect your self esteem and grow your confidence, which is what happens  when you take care of yourself.  

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