Girlfriend - look at how far you’ve come in your life and how much personal growth you’ve done. You are wicked smart, you’ve made it through some very difficult challenges in your life, and you’re working really, really hard to build a good life for you and your family. I bet that if you sat down right now with a pen and paper, you could make a solid list of at least 10 things that you’ve done well recently. One of our Breakthrough Moms members recently posted a quote in our group this past week, that I love, and it says, “Yes you may still have a long way to go, but my gosh, have you seen how far you’ve come?” Today I wanted to talk about the importance of stopping to acknowledge and appreciate our successes. As a personal development person, you likely have dreams and visions of how you want to continue to grow and develop and improve your life, and perhaps sometimes you fear that if you celebrate your successes too early, you’ll slow down in your progress, and you’ll be tempted to settle where you are, and halt your growth. Today we’re going to talk about why you don’t need to worry about this, and why stopping to celebrate your wins, even your small wins, is actually necessary for continued growth.

It’s the middle of January, and I’m assuming that you started this month, this year, with some big audacious goals and plans, or at the very least maybe you had an idea of how you wanted things to go this year, how you wanted to feel, what kinds of habits and routines you wanted to practice this year. So, I’d like to check in with you and ask you, how are you doing? Are you overwhelmed, and do you feel like you can barely keep your head above water, and are you wondering how you could possibly get ahead in the areas you want to, when you’re barely getting by with the things that already feel behind in? And a check-in like this is good to do anytime of year, so it really doesn’t matter when you’re listening to this, from time to time, ideally weekly, or at the very least, monthly, I’d like to you to check in with yourself, take inventory of the main areas of your life, and find ways to lighten your load, get more organized so you feel more on top of things, and rearrange priorities as needed, so that you can not only keep your head above water and thrive, but actually make some progress on your goals and dreams and the things that you want in your life that are important to you. Because you are important. And being a busy mom doesn’t mean that you can’t feel like you’re living your best life. Today we’re gonna talk strategy on how to do this, but I’m also going to give some perspective to those of you who ARE limited right now, and maybe frustrated that you can’t do more. Whatever your limitations are, whatever your current situation is, by the end of this episode, I want you to feel empowered, inspired, of course, motivated, remembering that you are exactly where you need to be on this journey, you are absolutely incredible, and you, beautiful mama, always have a power you can tap into, anytime you need to create change in your life. Visit www.saramuender.com to get my free guided meditation for encouragement, and join my popular Planner Makeover Course.

It’s that time of year that all of us are thinking about our health and fitness and how we can use this fresh start to get back on track with maybe our fitness goals or eating right, and today, I have brought on a special guest, my good friend and my go-to expert for everything health and fitness for women, Jessica Thomas. Today, Jessica and I had a powerful conversation about what true health and fitness can look like for moms, how to get started, things to keep in mind that maybe you hadn’t thought of when it comes to your health and fitness journey, and how to approach your health from a very holistic, inside-out approach. We also talked about why moms especially find it so challenging to begin and especially maintain a health and fitness journey, but how you can overcome getting off track, and make consistent progress on your goals throughout the year. Jessica truly re-defines what health for moms is, and I know that you’re going to be inspired and motivated after listening to this, and best of all, you’re going to walk away with some tangible and very practical tips that you can implement right away today that can realistically fit in with your life. So here we go, Jessica Thomas with ReDefined, on redefining what having a fit and healthy year looks like for you. Find Jessica Thomas on Instagram at www.instagram.com/jessicathomasredefined and be sure to take advantage of her free 7 day trial of her program, ReDefined Rx at www.redefined.today. Also be sure to connect with me at www.instagram.com/saramuender so I know you're listening!

You teach your kids to be bold and courageous and to stand up for what’s right and go after their dreams. Yet, as moms, I don’t think we get enough encouragement or recognition for being bold and courageous and going after our dreams. In fact, a lot moms feel judged or criticized for doing what others would be called courageous for. But I think that courage is one of the most important qualities that we can demonstrate, not only to advance our own goals, but to inspire those around you, including the next generation. Today I want to give you tangible ways that you as a mom, can demonstrate courage today and any day. Visit www.themamamiracle.com to get a free copy of my life changing worksheet, The Mama Miracle. Consider booking a clarity coaching call at www.themamamiracle.com/contact to help you prep for your new years goals.Let's connect with me on Instagram! Take a screen shot of this episode and tag me @SaraMuender. Or send me a DM! I'd love to hear from you. www.instagram.com/saramuender/

How would it feel to go to bed tonight feeling so proud and accomplished and fulfilled? How would it feel to end the month feeling like it was one of the best months of your life? And how would it feel to close this year so excited and optimistic about what the new year will bring because of what you already accomplished this year? And what if it were ALL because you set the intention? What if it were ALL because YOU set your mind to it, and you didn’t give up, even when things got hard? It wasn’t because you got lucky, but because you, you amazing woman you, made the decision, and worked your butt off, and kept at it? What do you think this would do for your confidence moving forward? How do you think this would inspire those closest to you? A lot of questions today, I know. But one of the most powerful questions you can ask yourself, is what if? And then why not? Today, I want to motivate and inspire you to make the decision to make this month, the best month ever. I don’t care what month you’re listening to this in, I don’t care how far into the month you are, NOW’s the time to decide to make drastic positive change in your life, and there is NOTHING stopping you.Visit www.saramuender.com to book a clarity call. Now’s the time to make real progress on your goals and dreams for the new year and for your future, and I want to help you. You might be wondering what a clarity call would look like with me. Imagine working with me personally, on a phone call where we identify exactly what you want in your life and what’s holding you back, strategize on the exact next steps you would need to take to get there, and where we uncover your true potential. I know you’re already a successful, hard-working woman, and I know that you want more for your life and for your family. Sometimes we all need someone to help us get out of our own way and step into the best version of our life. Clarity calls book up fast, so visit www.saramuender.com today to learn more. The best time to plant an oak tree was ten years ago. The second best time is today. Don’t wait to invest in your future and your potential. Your future self will be so grateful you did.

I have a question for you that I want you to ask yourself and I want you to be really honest. Are you waiting to feel motivated before you start that thing? Before you start eating healthier, or start exercising, or start cleaning your house, or writing that book? Do you find that you rely on motivation to make you feel good enough to do the thing you really need to do? Are you letting yourself off the hook for certain things because you know the first of the year is about to roll around and you’re waiting until you feel motivated by the fresh start? Well today, I want to help you put a stop to procrastination in doing the things you need to do to move you closer to your goals, I want to help you recommit to progress NOW, and I’m going to give a powerful backup tool to use to help you make good decisions and move forward for when you simply don’t feel motivated.Visit www.plannermakeovercourse.com to get my Planner Makeover Course at 50% off this week only! Use code BLACKFRIDAY for the discount. To sign up for my next 5 day no alcohol challenge, visit www.themamamiracle.com/challenge

Today I have an episode for those of you who maybe have a dream or a goal of having a business or a side hustle but you just don’t know where to start, or maybe you struggle with finding what you’re passionate about or what your purpose is. A lot of us let fear and doubt hold us back from starting what it is we have it in our hearts to do, and so if you struggle with this, or, with guilt or comparison to what other moms are doing in any way, you’re going to love my conversation today with Julie Ciardi. Julie is a fellow mom like you and me, she’s the host of the More Than Mommy podcast. She’s a former corporate marketing executive turned multi-passionate entrepreneur and today she coaches moms to find their passion and create and grow their businesses. In this episode, Julie and I talked about how to find your passion & purpose, giving yourself permission take a chance, how to get out of the darkness of unknowingness and into the light of possibility for your life, asking yourself, “why not me?” and How to have the energy and time to pursue what you want in your life. There’s so much motivation and inspiration packed in this episode, so take out your journals in case you want take to notes, and let’s dive in. Check out Julie's podcast, More than Mommy, wherever you listen to podcasts. Julie loves Instagram, so find her there @julieciardi or visit her website to learn more! www.julieciardi.com

As moms, we have quite a lot of shoes to fill in this life. And If you struggle with balancing all of your roles, and feeling overwhelmed and under-fulfilled in what you do, day in and day out, then this episode is for you sister. Today I want to motivate you to take ownership of the roles you fill and show up wholeheartedly in the ways that are important and meaningful to you. We’re going to talk about how to get unstuck from the negative mindsets of being in the care-taker ruts we find ourselves in, and how to genuinely feel fulfilled in the work that we do each day. If you feel overworked, underappreciated, unfulfilled, and uninspired about your purpose in this life, then stay with me, I think you’ll much different by the end of this episode.

This week’s episode is a little on the heavier side, but it’s full of inspiration and hope. Today I had the privilege of talking with Jane Garner, a mother who lost her almost two year old in a tragic drowning accident. In this episode, Jane tells her story, talks about how she pulled through what any parent would think would be the most impossible, unspeakable thing to have to go through, and she talks about what others had said and did that has helped her along the way. This is super helpful because we may not always know the best thing to say or do for parents who have gone through this, but you will, after this episode. We also talked about how there’s beauty, even in death, and at the end of the day, what is really the most important thing for us moms to focus on. I hope you appreciate Jane opening up today, and telling her story, and I know you’ll be left feeling encouraged and inspired by Jane’s faith, strength, and determination. Follow Jane Garner on Instagram at @lifeandloveafterloss

Do you ever find yourself in a bad mood, like maybe you know you’re in a crappy mood, and you know that maybe you’re not your most loving, patient self, maybe you’re not being good to your family today, or people in traffic, or whoever might come into contact with you that day, but you just can’t seem to break out of it? And maybe the further you go into your day, the worse it seems to get, because now, for whatever reason, you’ve been in this mood, and now you’re feeling guilty for the way you’ve been acting, and now the guilt is just making it worse, and eventually you find yourself into a negative, pitiful, emotional mess. Alright sista, this is going to be your go-to episode for when you feel this way, because I don’t want you to feel trapped on days like this. I want to help you, take responsibility for your energy, break out of your bad mood, and live the best version of you again. Join my Planner Makeover Course at www.PlannerMakeoverCourse.com and get access to all of my resources at www.TheMamaMiracle.com