More Than a Milspouse | mindset, clarity, work-life balance, create a purpose-fueled life as a military spouse, Milspouse Mastermind

Throughout 2022, I released an episode every single month recapping my efforts to set and pursue goals as a purpose-fueled military spouse, while navigating a months-long OCONUS PCS (overseas move).

In this episode, I’m zooming out and reflecting on the year as a whole. What were my biggest wins? Where did I struggle the most? And what lessons am I taking with me into 2023. 

Here are my reflections on last year, and the eight important lessons that I’m bringing with me into the new year. I can’t wait to unpack all of this together with you!

Better Together,

Christine

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WHAT MATTERS MOST WORKSHEET: https://milspousemastermind.com/values 

HOW TO UPLEVEL YOUR LIFE:  https://milspousemastermind.com/growthwheel

HOW TO FIND YOURSELF & WHAT YOU WANT: https://milspousemastermind.com/workshop

JOIN THE FB COMMUNITY:  https://milspousemastermind.com/community

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Do you find yourself taking care of everyone else and putting yourself last by neglecting your own self- care?

You want to eat healthy, but your spouse is gone and the kids are being picky. So cereal for dinner it is…again.

You planned to start a workout video…but then the day got away from you. And now all you want to do is collapse on the couch.

Ever feel like getting your health and nutrition in line is something that you just can’t seem to get on top of?

I’m excited to bring you this conversation with The Baby Weight Nutritionist (and military spouse),  Kristen Noriega. Kristin is a registered dietician, nutritionist, military wife and homeschooling work-from-home mom of four littles.

She is living proof that we can all get in good nutrition and movement, even in the chaos of raising littles. If focusing on your health and nutrition is one of your goals for 2023, or you just need some encouragement and reassurance that pursuing the dream on your heart is possible as a military spouse, don’t miss this conversation!

Better Together,

Christine

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Website: www.babyweightnutritionist.com

Podcast: https://www.bit.ly/babyweightnutritionist

Register for the Plan Your 2023 Workshop

LINKS:

WHAT MATTERS MOST WORKSHEET: https://milspousemastermind.com/values 

HOW TO UPLEVEL YOUR LIFE:  https://milspousemastermind.com/growthwheel

HOW TO FIND YOURSELF & WHAT YOU WANT: https://milspousemastermind.com/workshop

JOIN THE FB COMMUNITY:  https://milspousemastermind.com/community

DISCOVER WHO YOU ARE MEANT TO BE: https://morethanamilspouse.com

UNSTUCK COACHING: milspousemastermind.com/unstuck

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CONNECT VIA EMAIL: [email protected]

CONNECT ON IG: @milspousemastermind

It’s easy to get caught up in the pressure to achieve our goals, pushing ourselves to the limit in pursuit of success. But that success can easily come at the expense of what is most important in our lives – our relationships, our health, our mental wellbeing. We can get so caught up in our goals that we forget to take care of ourselves and the things that truly matter.

Welcome to my monthly real life recap series, where I break down what it really looks like to craft a purpose as a military spouse. I started doing these recaps in January for two reasons. First, I think it’s so important to be transparent what it really looks like to pursue goals as a military spouse. It won’t always be easy. Obstacles will happen. Your motivation and your excitement about a project will wane. But change and growth is possible in your life.

Second, I wanted to give you a framework for evaluating your progress each month. A way to reflect on what happened, celebrate your wins, and learn from your mistakes.

I hope these monthly reflections have blessed you and given you greater insight, encouragement, and motivation as we all seek to embrace the life we have, while creating a life we love.

Here’s what happened in my life in December, what I chose to prioritize this month, and what I learned in the process. I can't wait to unpack it with you. 

Better Together,

Christine

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A YEAR OF REAL LIFE RECAPS :

Ep 60: My January Real Life Recap

Ep 65: Feb Real Life Recap: When Life Doesn’t Go As Planned

Ep 71: March Real Life Recap: The Secret to Not Giving Up

Ep 78: Apr Real Life Recap: What Does Making It Work as a MilSpouse Really Mean?

Ep 83: May Real Life Recap: What to Expect When You PCS

Ep 88: June Real Life Recap: Mold, Milestones & The Messy Middle of a PCS

Ep 93: July Real Life Recap: PCS Stress and What to Do With "Negative" Emotions

Ep 99: August Real Life Recap: What They Don’t Tell You About Military Life

Ep 106: Sep Real Life Recap: What Does "Normal" Look Like for a Military Family?

Ep 111: Oct Real Life Recap: Listen if You Feel Behind or You’re Not Where You Want to Be

Ep 117: Nov Real Life Recap: I Tried This Popular Goal Setting Method. Here’s What Happened  

LINKS

WHAT MATTERS MOST WORKSHEET: https://milspousemastermind.com/values 

HOW TO UPLEVEL YOUR LIFE:  https://milspousemastermind.com/growthwheel

HOW TO FIND YOURSELF & WHAT YOU WANT: https://milspousemastermind.com/workshop

JOIN THE FB COMMUNITY:  https://milspousemastermind.com/community

DISCOVER WHO YOU ARE MEANT TO BE: https://morethanamilspouse.com

UNSTUCK COACHING: milspousemastermind.com/unstuck

LEAVE A SHOW REVIEW: https://milspousemastermind.com/show

CONNECT VIA EMAIL: [email protected]

CONNECT ON IG: @milspousemastermind

Do the terms “new year’s resolutions” and “setting goals” make you cringe a little inside? Are you sick of setting a goal, and then failing to make it a reality in your life?

Maybe you feel like you lack the willpower. Or don’t have the time. Or your schedule just feels too unpredictable.

You haven’t cracked the code on how to actually keep a new year’s resolution. And you don’t want to set yourself up for another disappointment.

Should you actually create a resolution this year?

Goal setting as a milspouse can be complicated. But that doesn’t make it impossible. So let’s have a conversation about what it takes to actually set (and accomplish) goals as a military spouse.

Better Together,

Christine

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LINKS

CORE VALUES WORKSHEET: https://milspousemastermind.com/values 

UPLEVEL YOUR LIFE:  https://milspousemastermind.com/growthwheel

HOW TO FIND YOURSELF: https://milspousemastermind.com/workshop

FIND YOUR TRIBE:  https://milspousemastermind.com/community

DISCOVER WHO YOU ARE MEANT TO BE: https://morethanamilspouse.com

UNSTUCK COACHING: milspousemastermind.com/unstuck

LEAVE A SHOW REVIEW: https://milspousemastermind.com/show

CONNECT VIA EMAIL: [email protected]

CONNECT ON IG: @milspousemastermind

The presents are unwrapped. Leftovers are in the fridge. And you’re asking the question, now what?

What can you and I do to make the most of this last week of the year? What can we do so that this isn’t a week that is a waste, but one that sets us up well for next year?

Whether you’re with family, or all alone, these four tips will help you end your year well, so that you can start a new year off from a healthy place. (Number #1 might be exactly what you need)!

Better together,

Christine

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Growth Wheel Worksheet

More Than a MilSpouse Workshop

Ep 15: The Power of Rest

Ep 49: Are You Headed Towards Burnout?

LINKS

CORE VALUES WORKSHEET: https://milspousemastermind.com/values 

UPLEVEL YOUR LIFE:  https://milspousemastermind.com/growthwheel

FIND YOUR IDENTITY: https://milspousemastermind.com/workshop

FIND YOUR TRIBE:  https://milspousemastermind.com/community

DISCOVER WHO YOU ARE MEANT TO BE: https://morethanamilspouse.com

UNSTUCK COACHING: [email protected]

LEAVE A SHOW REVIEW: https://milspousemastermind.com/show

CONNECT VIA EMAIL: [email protected]

CONNECT ON IG: @milspousemastermind

It’s hard to believe that Christmas is almost here. What’s one term that gets used a lot this time of year? JOY. But what does joy even mean? And is it really possible to live full of joy?

This is a conversation I’ve been wanting to have with you for awhile. And this week felt appropriate. So as you are running to the store to get last minute supplies, and popping in your earbuds while you wrap presents, let’s have a conversation about how we actually cultivate joy in our lives.

Ready to live filled, fueled and full of joy? Let’s do it!

Better Together,

Christine

P.S. Merry Christmas from our family to yours!

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Atlas of the Heart by Brene Brown

Make Room for Joy by Vanessa Walker

Ep. 26: The 5-Minute Habit That Transformed My Life

Ep. 114: How to Boost Your Happiness as a MilSpouse

Ep 115: 3 Keys to Unlock Fulfillment in your Life as a Military Spouse

LINKS

CORE VALUES WORKSHEET: https://milspousemastermind.com/values 

UPLEVEL YOUR LIFE:  https://milspousemastermind.com/growthwheel

FIND YOUR IDENTITY: https://milspousemastermind.com/workshop

FIND YOUR TRIBE:  https://milspousemastermind.com/community

DISCOVER WHO YOU ARE MEANT TO BE: https://morethanamilspouse.com

UNSTUCK COACHING: [email protected]

LEAVE A SHOW REVIEW: https://milspousemastermind.com/show

CONNECT VIA EMAIL: [email protected]

CONNECT ON IG: @milspousemastermind

The holidays can be difficult, emotionally and mentally, for many military families. Perhaps your spouse is deployed. Or you’re living far from home for the holidays. Perhaps your family doesn’t understand why you can’t travel to be with them. Or perhaps you’re just overwhelmed with feelings of loneliness, grief, anxiety or stress.

What do we do with these big thoughts, feelings and emotions this time of year? Are there things we can do to boost our mental health in a season filled with triggers?

Let’s unpack this together, so you can have the best holiday season available to you.

Better Together,

Christine

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Ep 46. How to Have The Best Holiday Available to You as a Milspo

LINKS

CORE VALUES WORKSHEET: https://milspousemastermind.com/values 

UPLEVEL YOUR LIFE:  https://milspousemastermind.com/growthwheel

FIND YOUR IDENTITY: https://milspousemastermind.com/workshop

FIND YOUR TRIBE:  https://milspousemastermind.com/community

DISCOVER WHO YOU ARE MEANT TO BE: https://morethanamilspouse.com

UNSTUCK COACHING: [email protected]

LEAVE A SHOW REVIEW: https://milspousemastermind.com/show

CONNECT VIA EMAIL: [email protected]

CONNECT ON IG: @milspousemastermind

Welcome to my Real Life Recap series, where each month I show you what it actually looks like to pursue goals and live a life of purpose as a military spouse – the good, the bad and the unexpected. What does it really look like to balance it all?

Let’s talk about what actually happened for me in the month of November. What were my wins? Where did I struggle? And what were my biggest takeaways for the month? Learn what I tried (and failed at) and how I’m choosing to end 2022.

Let’s talk about it!

Better Together,

Christine

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Freezer Meal Guide

Ep. 19: Do You Struggle to Get Dinner on the Table?  

Ep. 111: October Recap

LINKS

START HERE: Ready to Get UNSTUCK And Craft A Life With PURPOSE? https://milspousemastermind.com/growthwheel

STOP THE OVERWHELM: What Matters Most to You (FREE WORKSHEET) https://milspousemastermind.com/values 

FIND YOUR TRIBE: Join the Free MilSpouse Mastermind FB Community

DISCOVER WHO YOU ARE MEANT TO BE: MilSpouse Purpose Playbook  https://morethanamilspouse.com

GET SUPPORT: Request an Unstuck Coaching Session [email protected]

READ THE BLOG: https://milspousemastermind.com

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Have you taken a step back from your career or something that you were passionate about…only to wonder if you are saying goodbye to that thing for good?

In this episode, I talk with Charlene Wilde, a veteran and military spouse, who spent ten years as a stay-at-home mom. Today she is Senior Vice President and Assistant Secretary at the American Armed Forces Mutual Aid Association (AAFMAA).

We discuss her decision to leave active duty life, her quest to find purpose as a military spouse, and what it was like to return to the workforce after a long career break.

If you have stepped away from a traditional career path, and you’re curious about what that means for your future, this episode is for you!

Better Together,

Christine

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Free Identity Workshop

MilSpouse Purpose Playbook

Connect With Charlene

https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlene-wilde/

https://www.facebook.com/AAFMAA

https://www.linkedin.com/company/aafmaa/

https://twitter.com/AAFMAA

LINKS

START HERE: https://milspousemastermind.com/growthwheel

STOP THE OVERWHELM: https://milspousemastermind.com/values 

FIND YOUR TRIBE: https://milspousemastermind.com/community

DISCOVER WHO YOU ARE MEANT TO BE: https://morethanamilspouse.com

UNSTUCK COACHING: milspousemastermind.com/unstuck

READ THE BLOG: https://milspousemastermind.com

LEAVE A REVIEW: https://milspousemastermind.com/show

CONNECT VIA EMAIL: [email protected]

CONNECT ON IG: @milspousemastermind

Last week on the show we talked about boosting our happiness as military spouses. The irony is that the more we make happiness our goal, the more we actually struggle. The more we struggle to get rid of unpleasant feelings, the more we actually struggle with stress, anxiety and even depression.

Happiness happens, not when all your dreams come true, but as a byproduct of a fulfilling life. So what does it mean to find fulfillment as a military spouse? What actions can you take to live a rich, full and meaningful life right where you’re at today?

Let’s find out together.

Better Together,

Christine

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Ep 114: How to Boost Your Happiness as a Military Spouse

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LINKS

START HERE: https://milspousemastermind.com/growthwheel

STOP THE OVERWHELM: https://milspousemastermind.com/values 

FIND YOUR TRIBE: https://milspousemastermind.com/community

DISCOVER WHO YOU ARE MEANT TO BE: https://morethanamilspouse.com

UNSTUCK COACHING: milspousemastermind.com/unstuck

READ THE BLOG: https://milspousemastermind.com

LEAVE A REVIEW: https://milspousemastermind.com/show

CONNECT VIA EMAIL: [email protected]

CONNECT ON IG: @milspousemastermind