Purpose Driven Mom Show

Have you ever made a really big and exciting goal, sat your family down to let them know the plan, and **Gasp** they don't care as much as you do? It happens a lot when we get excited about things. We want everyone to get on board with our plan and get angry with them when it's not their top priority too. Or we make some big sweeping statements about how everything is going to change and they roll their eyes because they know it's another thing you might not stick with. It stinks to not have your family on board BUT it doesn't have to happen for you! It's possible to be excited about your goals and get your family on board with (almost) as much excitement! Want to get them on board - here are some tips! - Create your vision first - Make a routine or habit stacked plan - Get their feedback - Make it fun! Today on the podcast, I'm deep-diving into these tips and how you can get everyone on board - with less fights! FREE GOAL SETTING SERIES: https://apurposedrivenmom.com/goals A PURPOSE DRIVEN MOM SHOW NOTES: apurposedrivenmom.com/podcast180/

The holiday season can feel overwhelming with the need to do everything that comes flying at us. Yikes! --- There go the goals out the window till the New Year’s?! The crazy pull of everything at this time of year can feel like: -Your routines come off the tracks during the holidays -You feel like hitting your breaking point and realize too late that it’s all getting to be too much -You didn’t have time scheduled for rest, gift wrapping, and shopping time -It’s just about do, do, go, go! How about we set our holidays up for success? --- a key here is keeping the bare minimum routines that we already have and need to keep our family going. Listen in on today’s episode where Cara coaches us through listener-submitted questions. She says that it's all about prioritizing what you and your family want for this holiday season. Even if it means saying “no” and disappointing people. This is a great way we can feel like we’ve got this crazy holiday season under control --- instead of the other way around. Enjoy the time you have at home with the kids plus get some things done. Have more joy during the holiday seasons and feel less stressed. I encourage you to set out a plan and a roadmap that is just for you and your family --- what you guys like and don’t like to do, during this holiday season. It's up to you.

FREE GOAL SETTING SERIES: https://apurposedrivenmom.com/goals A PURPOSE DRIVEN MOM SHOW NOTES: apurposedrivenmom.com/podcast179/

I'm BORED! Have you ever said that about your goals? You start off super excited, make a great plan, and then bleh - you're over it. It happens to all of us and it can be a real momentum buster. Today on the podcast, I'm chatting about what you can do when you just aren't into your goals anymore. How do you know when it's time to mix it up? Should you break up with a goal? Just put on your big girl panties and keep going? Pausing a goal doesn't make you a quitter. It makes you someone who knows how to use your seasons and identify your needs. BUT - you'll want to make sure you run that goal through a filter to make sure it's the right time to leave that goal or switch things up to get momentum back! Have you ever gotten bored with a goal? What's a goal you're excited about right now? FREE GOAL SETTING SERIES: https://apurposedrivenmom.com/goals A PURPOSE DRIVEN MOM SHOW NOTES: apurposedrivenmom.com/podcast178/

Why do we struggle with routines?! Maybe you are thinking … “I keep trying routines and nothing seems to stick.” In today’s episode Cara is sharing in her interview that failing routines are happening because of one of these two reasons: No. 1 You are trying to do too much too fast. No.2 You don't have an actual plan for your routines and you’re waiting for motivation But according to the gurus out there, routines happen when >>> “You're why needs to be bigger than your excuses.” this is a beautiful meme that we’ve seen everywhere to inspire us, busy moms, to action?! We are calling baloney on this quote. All this does is make us feel shame and guilt. Our “why’s” are our family, and telling us moms that when we don’t show up for our routines and our goals --- we don’t want it “bad enough” and your “why” doesn’t matter --- it means that we don’t care about our family enough!?!? NO!!!!!!! That’s so messed up!! How about a different way to create your routine?! Without the shaming and guilt?! With a routine that will stick! Listen in on today’s episode to get Cara’s whole plan for routine set up as a busy mom.

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Did you know that not every goal should be broken down the same? Often when we look at our goals, we try to break things down identically and we can get stuck. I teach 3 different types of goals - numerical, project-based and routine-based. Today on the podcast, I'm breaking down numerical goals and how you can easily map and adjust them for your own season and action plan. Numerical goals are simple to break down and emotionless. When looking at numerical goals, I want you to look at the math. Numerical goals are ones that can be easily broken down by numbers and NOT specifically tasks. - Identify your goal - Pick your timeline for completion - Divide up what you want to accomplish/timeline for completion - Create an action plan that allows you to accomplish it in 15 minutes or less - Adjust your goals periodically to stay on track If you want to hear more, just comment and we can get you the link for today's podcast. I also talk about these in my workshop on in my bio (@apurposedrivenmom) so head over for more details! And I want to know, what's a numerical goal you're looking to accomplish by the end of the year? FREE GOAL SETTING SERIES: https://apurposedrivenmom.com/goals A PURPOSE DRIVEN MOM SHOW NOTES: apurposedrivenmom.com/podcast176/

Are you feeling aligned and happy about your home and stuff? As we gear up and get ready for the upcoming holiday season we are really excited to chat about our home and how we can simplify our stuff before MORE stuff comes in. Listen in to today’s episode to hear great tips about: - how we can have conversations with our family about all the stuff in the home - how we can start to edit our stuff so that when the holiday season gets here it’s not this overwhelming drowning feeling - how we can get started decluttering today Like one of the biggest mistakes that Shira sees is when people try to organize first without decluttering --- it’s a huge ineffective use of our mom's time. She also chats about how you can build a decluttering habit into your life so you are not stuck in that cycle of overwhelm. Decluttering is not a one-and-done thing. It needs to keep happening but in a realistic and EASY way. Let’s dive in.

FREE GOAL SETTING SERIES: https://apurposedrivenmom.com/goals A PURPOSE DRIVEN MOM SHOW NOTES: apurposedrivenmom.com/podcast175/

Do you struggle with creating routines in your home? Been there - done that! I know it can be overwhelming trying to figure out which routines you should start with, how to make them stick and how to get your family on board. When working with moms, I typically suggest a few routines to get started with to make managing our home a bit easier. You can pick and choose the order you want to work on them but, I find if you have these routines, you're on your way to feeling more in control in your home! -Evening Routine - starting here sets you up for a great day! -Morning Routine - how many times does a 'behind' morning throw off your entire day? -Self Care Routine - you've got to take care of you! -Cleaning Routine - let's make your day smoother but have a quick system to keep things clean! -Weekly Prep Routine - using Sunday to set up the week will make you so much less stressed! Today on the podcast, I'm chatting about each of these and things I like to make sure I add into each one! Which routine do you feel is the most solid in your home? Which do you struggle with the most? FREE GOAL SETTING SERIES: https://apurposedrivenmom.com/goals A PURPOSE DRIVEN MOM SHOW NOTES: apurposedrivenmom.com/podcast174/

What dreams are tickling you and you think about all the time? What are the things that come up often in your thoughts as you drift off to sleep? Like a, “I’m going to do that “ONE DAY!”” What are those things that you really want? And how can you make them happen in your life?

Do you have time or a quiet moment to dream your dreams? Or plan your goals? How can you find your dreams and alignment with all the “must-do’s” of the day? From dirty dishes to bathtime, to laundry to cooking supper. There isn’t a moment to slow down. Dreams of: -Getting healthy -Reading one book a month -Connecting with a friend once a week -Decluttering your whole house -Never being late to an appt again This isn’t about being discontent with your current life, but thinking about how you can amplify what's already going on ---- which you need to slow things down a bit, filter out the noise so you can sort through the things that are serving you, and pick out the things that are not. You are really going to enjoy hearing from our guest today with slow living expert Stephniane O'Dea as she talks about --- what that actually means for us busy moms to slow down and be more present in the season of life that you are in.

I know that you are busy and you have a lot going on, but I want to encourage you to take the time and think about the things that you truly want.

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Feeling burnt out right now? I hear you -- and I bet every other mom does as well. I know that it can feel tough when you have so much on your plate to do but know that you don't have to live in burnout all the time. It is okay to let some things fall off your plate. It's okay to take a breathe and prioritize. And it's okay to say no to things. Today on the podcast, let's also get practical about how you can reprioritize and ditch burnout when you already feel overwhelmed! FREE GOAL SETTING SERIES: