This is the second episode of my Save Our Sanity Series and today we’re talking about mental health. It’s really important to recognize when you are not doing well mentally and emotionally. We are specially vulnerable right now more than ever. Anxiety, depression, stress, and overwhelm have increased for many since the beginning of the pandemic, and it can creep up on you until it gets to a breaking point. It's also very important for you to know that you don’t have to suffer, there are things that you can do today to feel better, and there is help. As moms, we are constantly being challenged in keeping our cool, dealing with stress, and helping to nurture and regulate our children, while also nurturing and regulating ourselves. It’s difficult, outside the pandemic, and I know that I don’t have to explain why this time in particular is even harder for many. So today, I want to share with you some ways to maintain your mental health now and even in the future, and I hope that by the end of the episode, you feel empowered and worthy of caring for yourself, because my friend, you are important.Visit www.themamamiracle.com to get your free copy of my life-changing worksheet, The Mama Miracle. Connect with me on Instagram www.instagram.com/saramuender

This episode is the start of a three part series I’m calling the SOS: Save our Sanity series. This week I’ll talk about relationships at home, next week we’ll talk all about mental health, and the final episode of this SOS series will be about dealing with uncertainty. So for this first Save Our Sanity episode about relationships at home, it’s my intention that by the end of the episode, you feel motivated and empowered to take the lead in creating better relationships at home now, with your spouse or partner and your kids and even after the pandemic is over. The resources mentioned in this episode was Dr. Dan (Daniel) Siegel's books on parenting, and Amy McCready's Positive Parenting Solutions.Visit www.themamamiracle.com to get your copy of my free worksheet, The Mama Miracle

This week, I thought I would get a little deeper and talk about how to be happy by embracing the present moment, wherever you may happen to find yourself. One of the most life-changing books I have ever read is The Power of Now, by Eckhart Tolle. In that book, he said: “As soon as you honor the present moment, all unhappiness and struggle dissolve, and life begins to flow with joy and ease. When you act out the present-moment awareness, whatever you do becomes imbued with a sense of quality, care, and love - even the most simple action.” A beautiful quote indeed. But as a mom who listens to personal development podcasts such as this one, as a mom who wants more for her self and for her life than just average, and as a mom who is undoubtedly affected in various ways by the state of the world at this moment, how do you reconcile the wise words of Eckhart Tolle about honoring the present moment, when at the same time you seek to better your self and your life, and, when you might feel like all you can do right now is just get by? I’ll get into this episode, so if you’re ready for some motivation to help you find joy, peace, and happiness right now today, tune in.Get on my email list by going to www.saramuender.com and connect with me on Instagram at instagram.com/saramuender

Whenever there are changes to the flow of the day and the function of the home, it’s important to create somewhat of a schedule and some habits that are going to help keep everyone organized and functional, at least as best as possible. So for this episode, I thought I would share with you my current daily schedule which has changed quite a bit in this past few weeks to say the least, and give you some tips and resources to help you build out your own daily schedule, if you don’t have one already.Visit www.themamamiracle.com/schedule to get your free Daily Scheduling Template, and a copy of my personal handwritten daily schedule.To join the Planner Makeover Course, go to www.plannermakeovercourse.com

I want to share with you how I’m coping under the weight of stress and pressure during the pandemic, and offer up a fresh, positive perspective that can help you rise up and be your best self right now, despite everything going on around you. I hope this helps just the right person today. Follow me on Instagram at www.instagram.com/saramuenderJoin my online Planner Makeover Course at www.plannermakeovercourse.com

I thought this week I would actually do something that perhaps might serve you better than my typical motivational episodes. Today I’m bringing you an uplifting and empowering guided meditation that you can listen to anytime you need to raise your vibrations, anytime you need some encouragement, and a positive message in an uncertain world. In times like these, it’s easy to sink into a scarcity mindset, where fear rules all of our actions throughout the day. When things are out of place, we tend to easily slip out of our normal routines that carry and serve us. As moms, we already have so much that we tend to worry about, that the energy and the panic of the world around us can feel totally overwhelming and devastating. The mind has a powerful effect on our bodies, as well. Studies show that if we believe we are sick or that we are going to get sick, our immune systems are more vulnerable, and we are more likely to actually get sick. And so it’s really important right now to, in addition to taking all of the general precautions that you’re getting right now, to keep your spirits up, to stay positive, and to have some routines that will serve your sense of wellbeing. and I hope that this meditation provides you with a safe place where you can find peace and personal power. I’ll do a quick intro, and then get right into this meditation, and it’ll end with quiet, peaceful music with no speaking or ads at the end, so that in case you want to listen to this meditation as you’re falling asleep so you can put some positive words into your mind for the night, you won’t be woken up at the end. And hey, if you like this week’s episode, if you like this guided meditation format, I’d love to know whether to do more like these in the future . Reach out to me on Instagram as @saramuender or via email at [email protected], and I’d really appreciate it if you’d share this episode with a mama friend too who could use some positivity.

Have you been feeling blah or stuck in a rut lately? Today I have a few questions I want you to ask yourself. I’m wondering if you be able to answer the following questions with confidence and clarity? What are you working towards in your life right now, and do you know what actions you need to take today to take steps towards those goals? What is driving your actions today? Undoubtedly the first things that come to mind are probably your kids being #1, paying bills, and getting done what you need to get done to keep a functional home and life. But beyond that, beyond the everyday stuff that everyone is doing, that will always be there, what specific goals are you striving after? What lifestyle are you actively trying to create, or what dream life are you going after? And what are you excited about and looking forward to right now? I’m sure you’ve noticed that if you’ve ever had a vacation coming up, or some other big thing that you’re looking forward to, you feel more motivated to get up and hustle and prepare for that thing. Why can’t your goals be just as real to you as a trip on the calendar would be?See, when we go about our days and live our lives without a distinct understanding of what we’re doing, and what we want to achieve or go after in our lives, we slip into reactive autopilot mode, where we’re constantly putting out the fires of life, and just doing what we need to do to keep afloat. It’s time to start living with more intention and purpose. It’s time to start being the director of your life. It’s time to take the driver seat and decide where you’re going. Today I want to help you define your daily driver, that path of clarity that’s going to have you excited to get up in the morning, motivated to execute your day with intention, and optimistic and purposeful again. Visit www.themamamiracle.com to get my life-changing Planner Makeover Course for only $29. Follow me on Instagram www.instagram.com/saramuender

How are you feeling today? Like mentally, and emotionally, where are you at? The reason I ask is because as women, and as moms especially, we tend to be very influenced by whatever mood we find ourselves in. Now last week, I did an episode all about claiming your passion, joy, and happiness. But you may be left wondering: well what the heck do I do when I’m just not in the mood for all those rainbows and unicorns? If you’re listening to this, I’m assuming that you’re a person who sets goals for yourself, and you likely have some kind of game-plan going to get you to the next level, or at the very least, to help you and your family live a good life, but what we’re going to discover today, is that no matter what you’re doing to get you closer to your goals, your success is largely going to depend on how well you’re managing your moods. How often do you commit to something, say, going to the gym a certain number of times per week, or carving out that special time with your spouse, or setting the intention to connect with your kiddos, or meeting up with a friend, but then you back out because you find that you’re just not in the mood that day? Do you see how as good as our intentions can be, they are also largely dependent on what mood we’re in? Today we’re going to talk about how to take charge of our mood, and no, the answer is not to simply “change how you feel”, but I am going to present you with some proven and practical ways to improve your mood, and get you feelin’ like your best self today.Interested in coaching? Send an email to [email protected] or send a DM through Instagram @saramuender

It’s common for moms to get caught up in the everyday responsibilities and struggles of life, and to lose sight of what they’re passionate about, it’s common for moms to wake up and ask themselves, “what even makes me happy anymore, other than my kids?” It’s common for moms to get bored, and even feel trapped, and to crave something more, some excitement. So today I’m tackling the question: How do I find passion, joy, and happiness in my life again, without having to sacrifice my responsibilities? Visit wwww.saramuender.com to apply for a clarity coaching call. Follow Sara on Instagram at www.instagram.com/saramuender

In this episode, I’d love to share with you the highs and lows of my journey going alcohol free, and share with you some of the things that worked for me and helped me successfully not drink a single drop of alcohol for an entire year, and keep in mind that what I share with you, can be applied to any goal you are going after in your life. Especially goals that require a change in your habits. And I want to remind you, that anything in your life that is difficult to change, but holding you back, you are not a slave to. You can make any positive change that you want to in your life, even as a busy, preoccupied mama. So today, let’s talk about ways to do that, and I want to talk about why I believe in you to do this, more than anyone else in this world. Follow me on Instagram as @saramuender. Send me a DM if you want coaching, or send me an email to [email protected].