Do you feel like there’s never enough time (or enough of you) to get it all done? Do you struggle to set healthy boundaries? Or to say no when a new opportunity arises? Do you long to be more present in your daily life, but even when you’re physically present, your mind is still a million miles away?

Today’s guest has been there. A former military spouse turned time management coach for busy women, Lissa Figgens walks us through what it really looks like to find balance, set healthy boundaries ,and thrive as a busy military spouse.

We discuss:

• Why we often wear busyness as a badge of honor

 If you feel like your schedule is owning you, rather than the other way around, then buckle up for a really great conversation.

Better Together,

Christine

MENTIONS

Determine Your Values Worksheet

Connect with Lissa

Redeem Her Time

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One Thing by Gary Keller

RESOURCES

Free Clarity Workshop: https://milspousemastermind.com/workshop

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Design a Life You Love: https://milspousemastermind.com/growthwheel

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It’s no secret that your mindset holds incredible power. What you think and believe, impacts your actions, attitudes and habits. This is true for so many areas of our lives. Today we’re going to look at how this applies specifically to how we handle money.

Have you thought about how your beliefs and past experiences with money influence how you spend and save money? This is your money mindset.

Whether you are living paycheck to paycheck, or you’ve accumulated a decent amount of savings in the bank, all of us are influenced by our thoughts, beliefs and past experiences with money. If you are ready to feel less stressed, develop healthy money habits, and make the most of the paycheck you have, then let’s dive into the show!

Better Together,

Christine

MENTIONS

Determine Your Values Worksheet

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RESOURCES

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Self-Guided Clarity Course: https://morethanamilspouse.com

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Progress, Not Perfection.

It’s what I remind myself of often. Because, as a recovering perfectionist, I am well-aware of my tendencies to waste time trying to make something perfect.

Unfortunately, my perfectionist tendencies can sometimes hold me back or even keep me from reaching my goals. And my guess is that I’m not alone in this struggle. That’s why today, I’m sharing six hacks to help you DEFEAT your perfectionist tendencies and actually make progress on your goals and dreams.

If procrastination, fear of failure, all-or-nothing thinking, or being self-critical is something you have struggled with, it might be killing your productivity. The good news is that there is a way to break free!

Better Together,

Christine

MENTIONS

Setting Growth Goals: https://milspousemastermind.com/growthwheel

Leave a Show Review: https://milspousemastermind.com/show

Episode 139: Afraid to Fail? Worried You Won't Be Successful? One Simple Shift That Will Transform Your Life and Business As a Military Spouse

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Perhaps you decided to take a step back from your career, because balancing kids, military life and a full-time job sometimes feels downright impossible. Or perhaps your spouse just got stationed overseas and options for employment are few to none.

Is there a way to continue to build your professional skills, in a way that will eventually lead you back to getting paid for what you have to offer? Absolutely. Today I chat with two powerhouse military spouse entrepreneurs who have carved their own path, Kate Horrell and Lacey Langford, We discuss purpose, gaining new skills, setting boundaries, resume building and how to strategically volunteer your way to success as a military spouse. I can’t wait to share this conversation with you!

Better Together,

Christine

MENTIONS

Milspouse Purpose Playbook: https://morethanamilspouse.com

Military Money Show

MilMoneyCon

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Connect with Kate

Katehorrell.com

RESOURCES

Free Clarity Workshop: https://milspousemastermind.com/workshop

Free Milspouse Community: https://milspousemastermind.com/community

What Matters Most Worksheet: https://milspousemastermind.com/values 

Design a Life You Love: https://milspousemastermind.com/growthwheel

Self-Guided Clarity Course: https://morethanamilspouse.com

Leave a Show Review: https://milspousemastermind.com/show

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Headed to an event where you know absolutely no one? Here's your cheat sheet! 

Seriously, one of the super-fun parts of military life is starting completely over every time you move to build a local support network. And I hear from military spouses all the time that the number one thing they struggle with is finding community.

So today we’re tackling the important topic of finding friends as a military spouse. And specifically, we’re going to talk about the awkwardness of being in a place where you don’t yet know anyone. How do you get through those sometimes-awkward first conversations, and really start to build your tribe? Let’s talk about it.

Better Together,

Christine

MENTIONS

NEW FREE RESOURCE: How to Meet People & Find Community as a Milspouse (w/ Conversation Cheat Sheet)!! 

The Fine Art of Small Talk by Debra Fine

Captivate: The Science of Succeeding with People by Vanessa Edwards

RESOURCES

Free Clarity Workshop: https://milspousemastermind.com/workshop

Free Milspouse Community: https://milspousemastermind.com/community

What Matters Most Worksheet: https://milspousemastermind.com/values 

Design a Life You Love: https://milspousemastermind.com/growthwheel

Self-Guided Clarity Course: https://morethanamilspouse.com

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Work With Me: milspousemastermind.com/unstuck

It can be easy to focus on the hard parts of military life: the deployments, the frequent moves, the lonliness and starting over trying to build community. Sometimes we wonder how this life will affect us in the long run. And how will it affect our children?

Today’s conversation is a celebration of the good that can come out of this lifestyle. I sit down with two women who grew up in the military lifestyle, who met in high school in Germany, and who are still best friends two decades later. We discuss their most recent project, and how it is both a reflection on and a tribute to growing up military. 

Better Together,

Christine

MENTIONS

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Horses of Fire

RESOURCES

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Six years ago I felt stuck in a life I didn’t choose. I was tired of moving. I felt pulled in all directions. I didn’t love how I was showing up for my husband or my kids. I just desperately wanted to feel in control of my life and the direction it was headed.

Six years ago I started a daily practice that has transformed my life. No, it didn’t solve all my problems. But it did transform my outlook and the way I look at life. It impacted my relationships. It helped my mindset. It built resiliency. And it led me to do what I do today. I want that same transformation for you.

So today I’m sharing this simple practice so you too can start building your resiliency toolkit and transforming your life in under five minutes a day.

Better Together,

Christine

MENTIONS

Episode 26: Frustrated By Military Life? 

Episode 22: How to Practically Own Your Day So it Doesn’t Own You 

Ep 163. Are You Really Resilient?

RESOURCES

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Navigating the chaos, disorganization, physical demands and emotional stress can make a PCS an overwhelming experience. But it doesn’t have to be.  Today’s guest is Michelle Ruesch from STACHD, an organizational moving system designed to make your next move the best one yet. In this episode we discuss:

• The problem that so many military families face

My hope is that you will walk away from this episode with 1. A practical understanding of how creating a business comes from identifying a problem, and creating a solution to meet that need and 2. A really practical resource to simplify and streamline your next move, whether it be across town or across the world.

Can’t wait to “unpack” this one with you!

Better Together,

Christine

MENTIONS

See STACHD in action (video of this conversation): https://youtu.be/GoQ1z-k5AtQ

Elevate Your Moving or Storage Experience: Stachd.com

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RESOURCES

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Often in military life we talk about being resilient. We say that our kids are resilient. But honestly I don’t love that statement. Today we’re going to talk about why.

We’ll unpack what resilience really is, common myths and misconceptions about resilience, how to know if you are really resilient, and what you can actually do to build resilience.

Plus, I’ll share my own personal travel experience gone horribly wrong this summer, and how I had to dig down deep to practice the skills I’ve been cultivating. Can’t wait to unpack this one together!

Better Together,

Christine

MENTIONS

Ep 75: 7 Ways to Become a More Resilient Milspouse (And Thrive Despite Challenges)

Ep 138: Optimize Your Sleep, Energy, and Stress Resilience to Live Your Most Vibrant Life

RESOURCES

WATCH THE FREE CLARITY WORKSHOP: https://milspousemastermind.com/workshop

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

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

DESIGN A LIFE YOU LOVE: https://milspousemastermind.com/growthwheel

Self-Guided Clarity Course: https://morethanamilspouse.com

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The longer I am a milspouse, the more I appreciate the supportiveness of our global military spouse community. There are so many resources that are available to help you and I thrive as military spouses. And yet, sometimes it can be challenging to find those resources. That’s why I’m excited to bring you today’s conversation with the Executive Director of Mission: Milspouse, Dr. Sharita Knobloch.

Formerly known as the Army Wife Network, Mission: Milspouse recently rebranded and launched as a 501c3 nonprofit. Mission:Milspouse exists to globally empower military spouses with resources, supporting them to conquer adversity, foster confidence, and thrive in this military life.

Sharita is an Army spouse of over twelve years, mama of two, and a dissertation chair in the department of community care and counseling at Liberty University. In 2020, she was named the Armed Forces Insurance Fort Bliss Spouse of the Year.

In this episode we discuss:

• What Sharita did to force herself to be less “cranky & negative” as a military spouse

You’ll want to take some notes for this one!

Better Together,

Christine

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

Missionmilspouse.org

PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mission-milspouse-podcast/id1496622370

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