Optimal Parenting Daily

Did you know you’re a magical mama and you’re making magic all the time in your life?

Well, you are. In this episode, I decided to let you in on a week of my life and share some of what I like to call “magical moments.” From my recent travels to Boston, time with Maya, being an awesome wife and taking a pause for self-care, I wanted to let you in on all of this because 1: it’s fun and 2: maybe it’ll spark some ideas for you on how you’re creating a bunch of magic in your life.

Links:

My website - https://www.sarahbivens.com/

My Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sarahmbivens/

My Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/sarahbivenslifestylecoach/

Matthew’s new course - https://matthew-bivens.mykajabi.com/blueprint

Celeste Barber awesomeness - https://www.instagram.com/celestebarber

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How often do you say “thank you” and “I love you”?

In this week’s Monday Momtra I’m encouraging you to say it as often as possible.

It’s so easy to get caught up in our stuff and forget the important things like expressing love and gratitude.

So this is a short and sweet one for ya, because full disclosure: I’m tired AF and I need a little bit of self-care and rest. But this message is super powerful and a reminder that we all need.

Links:

My website - https://www.sarahbivens.com/

My Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sarahmbivens/

My Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/sarahbivenslifestylecoach/

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Do you think motherhood gets any easier?

I don’t. I know, super inspiring for a Monday Momtra episode huh?

But that’s not where I’d end the conversation. There’s so much more to it. And this episode, I’ll warn you - takes a lot of turns. I was all excited by recording it live on Instagram and feeling all the energy that I just had to pack a bunch into it. So it’s a tad bit longer than most Momtra episodes, but I don’t think you’ll mind.

From motherhood not getting any easier, to questions we can ask ourselves periodically as mothers, to a scene of Fight Club that I think we can pull some inspiration from (yes, you saw that correctly...Fight Club).

This was a lot of fun to record. If you were joining live on Instagram, thank you! If you’d like for me to do it again another time, reach out and let me know!

Links:

My website: https://www.sarahbivens.com/

My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahmbivens/

My Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarahbivenslifestylecoach

Balancing Motherhood Retreat: https://mailchi.mp/a65e91edc93f/tbhbalancingmotherhood

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Do you pick up on your children’s energy?

We often hear about how our children pick up on our energy and are impacted by how we’re feeling and processing...but what about what we get from them?

Today’s episode was inspired by a listener email from Bristinny. I go into the dynamics of energy exchange between ourselves and our children, from my own experience and understanding.

How can we set a great example, and also learn from what our children can reveal to us and teach us about ourselves? Listen in and find out!

Links:

My website: https://www.sarahbivens.com/

My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahmbivens/

My Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarahbivenslifestylecoach/

Balancing Motherhood Retreat: https://mailchi.mp/a65e91edc93f/tbhbalancingmotherhood

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Are you taking responsibility for your vibe?

In other words, are you owning the choice that you have in any situation -- to be someone that you’re inspired by?

Today’s Momtra was inspired by one of my favorite resources for when I need some time to reflect, move my body in an intentional way and get some self-care time in - Yoga with Adriene. And in one of the yoga videos I was doing recently, she said something that really stuck with me and I wanted to share it with you - to provide some AIM (affirmation, inspiration and motivation) for your week!

Links:

My website: https://www.sarahbivens.com/

My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahmbivens/

Yoga with Adriene - https://www.youtube.com/user/yogawithadriene

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How do you become more assertive and confident?

This was the topic of an awesome listener email that I received recently from Cristina. And I can certainly relate to this. How do we express ourselves clearly and confidently? What about if conflict makes you uncomfortable?

Again, I feel the challenge here. I struggled a lot with this over the years. From being told I was too bossy as a little girl, to being told I wasn’t aggressive enough in a male-dominated startup environment.

But now I feel more confident around confidence. And I have 4 tips for being more assertive and confident as a woman and as a mother. Listen in to learn more!

Links:

My website: https://www.sarahbivens.com/

My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahmbivens/

The sex survey: https://www.sarahbivens.com/sexsurvey

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Do you believe in your power for abundance and expansion?

I know that seems like a big and heavy thing, but it’s so powerful. In today’s Mamtra, I have a quote that I want to share that actually links back to a previous Mamtra episode. I feel like it brought some things full circle for me (especially while I’m on day 3 of a 7-day cleanse...more on that later!).

We leave pieces of ourselves all over - in our children, our relationships and random interactions that might seem inconsequential at the time. I believe that by owning our ROAR, we open up our awareness to the impact we have on the world. And then we become more intentional with what kind of impression we want to leave. This is about taking what you’ve learned in your life journeys and magnifying that to inspire others. So roar, my love. ROAR!

Links:

My website - https://www.sarahbivens.com/

My Instagram - https://instagram.com/sarahmbivens

7-Day Chakra Cleanse - https://www.amazon.com/Seven-Day-Total-Cleanse-Revolutionary-Clarify/dp/0071623744

BAM episode with first Rumi quote - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/007-a-reminder-of-how-awesome-you-are/id1326237425?i=1000398371361&mt=2

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How many times have you watched “Frozen?”

Have you gotten anything out of it besides catchy tunes that you can’t get out of your head?

Well in today’s episode, I’m sharing some deep insights that I gained from watching it close to a million times over the past few weeks.

I appreciated the opportunity to look at the conversation of hiding our emotions and the impact from that.

So how do we do it like Elsa did and “let it go?” What emotions are you not allowing yourself to feel? What’s the price you pay for that?

This is a conversation about “Frozen,” but it’s so much more. It’s about addressing fear, embracing love and giving yourself the space and grace to let it flow!

Links:

My website: www.sarahbivens.com

My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahmbivens/

My Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarahbivenslifestylecoach

Balancing Motherhood Retreat: https://mailchi.mp/a65e91edc93f/tbhbalancingmotherhood

The Bloomi: www.thebloomi.com

Episode 3 about Moana: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/003-what-disneys-moana-taught-me-about-being-divine/id1326237425?i=1000397461620&mt=2

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Do you believe self-care for moms is important?

In today’s Monday Momtra, I’m sharing why I think self-care is essential. It’s not a luxury. In fact, we can’t afford to skip it.

It looks different for all of us. So I encourage doing what works for you, and leaning on others to remind you of its importance.

Links:

Sex Survey - https://www.sarahbivens.com/sexsurvey

100 Habits for Balance and Self-Love - https://www.sarahbivens.com/100habits

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Does sharing your truth negate someone else’s?

In my world, and in this Monday Momtra episode, that answer is “no.”

It’s a trend that’s particularly pervasive in mom culture - that by sharing our experience we diminish someone else’s. Or we feel like someone sharing their story is an attack on ours. I encourage us to break this narrative.

Let’s embrace and share our stories boldly, from a place of authenticity, love and compassion. Because there’s so much to learn about ourselves through the connection of community and joint expression.

Links:

Sex Survey - www.sarahbivens.com/sexsurvey

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