There is a different tone in homes when laughter is easy, jokes are made more often and when your spouse is actually enjoyable to be around and not weekly getting a case of the Sunday Scaries (you know, dreading the upcoming work week). So today we pose the question: what can we do to set a joyful atmosphere in our homes as wives and moms? This episode is all about intentionality. Taking action to get a better outcome.  We pray this one encourages you, girlfriends! Today we dive into:<ol><li>How our contentment at work (or lack of) impacts our home lives</li><li>Why YOUR pursuit of joy benefits your loved ones too</li><li>Thoughts on changing jobs in the Empty Nesting season to bring you more purpose</li><li>Looking for next steps once your kids leave, to lead you to new callings </li><li>Our experience with being Empaths and how that feels when your spouse is down</li><li>Recognizing the impact you have as a woman on the mood in the home</li><li>Ideas to have more fulfilling relationships and days</li><li>How to find things that bring you joy and how to allow your deep dreams to awaken</li><li>Amazing stats about productivity in your 50’s and 60’s</li><li>Accidental joy hunting vs intentional joy hunting </li><li>The importance of staying curious</li></ol>Episodes mentioned: Doing Some Thing Badly episode: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/37-how-about-not-setting-goals-this-new-year/id1760203235?i=1000743952619">https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/37-how-about-not-setting-goals-this-new-year/id1760203235?i=1000743952619</a>Smothering Your Dog Once Your Kiddos Leave episode: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/4-where-to-put-your-mom-energy-now/id1760203235?i=1000664451393">https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/4-where-to-put-your-mom-energy-now/id1760203235?i=1000664451393</a> <a href="https://www.beckykopitzke.com/girlfriendsguide">Get in Touch With us!⁠⁠</a> Connect with Anne:<a href="https://www.annemwatson.com/podcast">⁠Swayology Business podcast⁠</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/annewatsontx/">Instagram</a> Connect with Becky:<a href="https://www.theinspiredbusiness.co/">Website⁠</a><a href="https://amzn.to/3uHjXR5">⁠Her books⁠</a><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-inspired-business-podcast/id1648161453">The Inspired Business podcast</a>

There is a different tone in homes when laughter is easy, jokes are made more often and when your spouse is actually enjoyable to be around and not weekly getting a case of the Sunday Scaries (you know, dreading the upcoming work week). So today we pose the question: what can we do to set a joyful atmosphere in our homes as wives and moms? This episode is all about intentionality. Taking action to get a better outcome. We pray this one encourages you, girlfriends! Today we dive into:How our contentment at work (or lack of) impacts our home livesWhy YOUR pursuit of joy benefits your loved ones tooThoughts on changing jobs in the Empty Nesting season to bring you more purposeLooking for next steps once your kids leave, to lead you to new callings Our experience with being Empaths and how that feels when your spouse is downRecognizing the impact you have as a woman on the mood in the homeIdeas to have more fulfilling relationships and daysHow to find things that bring you joy and how to allow your deep dreams to awakenAmazing stats about productivity in your 50’s and 60’sAccidental joy hunting vs intentional joy hunting The importance of staying curiousEpisodes mentioned: Doing Some Thing Badly episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/37-how-about-not-setting-goals-this-new-year/id1760203235?i=1000743952619 Smothering Your Dog Once Your Kiddos Leave episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/4-where-to-put-your-mom-energy-now/id1760203235?i=1000664451393 Get in Touch With us!⁠⁠ Connect with Anne: ⁠Swayology Business podcast⁠ Instagram Connect with Becky: Website⁠ ⁠Her books⁠ The Inspired Business podcast

There is a different tone in homes when laughter is easy, jokes are made more often and when your spouse is actually enjoyable to be around and not weekly getting a case of the Sunday Scaries (you know, dreading the upcoming work week). So today we pose the question: what can we do to set a joyful atmosphere in our homes as wives and moms? This episode is all about intentionality. Taking action to get a better outcome.&nbsp; We pray this one encourages you, girlfriends! Today we dive into:<ol><li>How our contentment at work (or lack of) impacts our home lives</li><li>Why YOUR pursuit of joy benefits your loved ones too</li><li>Thoughts on changing jobs in the Empty Nesting season to bring you more purpose</li><li>Looking for next steps once your kids leave, to lead you to new callings&nbsp;</li><li>Our experience with being Empaths and how that feels when your spouse is down</li><li>Recognizing the impact you have as a woman on the mood in the home</li><li>Ideas to have more fulfilling relationships and days</li><li>How to find things that bring you joy and how to allow your deep dreams to awaken</li><li>Amazing stats about productivity in your 50’s and 60’s</li><li>Accidental joy hunting vs intentional joy hunting&nbsp;</li><li>The importance of staying curious</li></ol>Episodes mentioned:&nbsp;Doing Some Thing Badly episode: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/37-how-about-not-setting-goals-this-new-year/id1760203235?i=1000743952619" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/37-how-about-not-setting-goals-this-new-year/id1760203235?i=1000743952619</a>Smothering Your Dog Once Your Kiddos Leave episode: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/4-where-to-put-your-mom-energy-now/id1760203235?i=1000664451393" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/4-where-to-put-your-mom-energy-now/id1760203235?i=1000664451393</a> <a href="https://www.beckykopitzke.com/girlfriendsguide" rel="noopener noreferrer">Get in Touch With us!⁠⁠</a> Connect with Anne:<a href="https://www.annemwatson.com/podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer">⁠Swayology Business podcast⁠</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/annewatsontx/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a> Connect with Becky:<a href="https://www.theinspiredbusiness.co/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Website⁠</a><a href="https://amzn.to/3uHjXR5" rel="noopener noreferrer">⁠Her books⁠</a><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-inspired-business-podcast/id1648161453" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Inspired Business podcast</a>

44. Becoming Someone Joyful to Be Around

Hey! We are Anne & Becky! Here we discuss the challenges and joys of the empty nest phase, sharing personal experiences and advice. You aren't alone if emptying nesting feels HARD! 
We cover topics such as the grieving process, reconnecting with spouses, rediscovering purpose, and the transition from parent to friend. We share the importance of faith and humor in navigating this season of life. 
We pray these episodes bless and prepare you for emptying nesting... and make you giggle! 
Connect with Anne:
<a href="https://www.annemwatson.com/">Website</a>
<a href="https://www.annemwatson.com/podcast">⁠Swayology Business podcast⁠</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/annewatsontx/">Instagram</a>
 
Connect with Becky:
<a href="https://www.theinspiredbusiness.co/">Website⁠</a>
<a href="https://amzn.to/3uHjXR5">⁠Her books⁠</a>
<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-inspired-business-podcast/id1648161453">The Inspired Business podcast</a>

Hey! We are Anne & Becky! Here we discuss the challenges and joys of the empty nest phase, sharing personal experiences and advice. You aren't alone if emptying nesting feels HARD! We cover topics such as the grieving process, reconnecting with spouses, rediscovering purpose, and the transition from parent to friend. We share the importance of faith and humor in navigating this season of life. We pray these episodes bless and prepare you for emptying nesting... and make you giggle! Connect with Anne: Website ⁠Swayology Business podcast⁠ Instagram Connect with Becky: Website⁠ ⁠Her books⁠ The Inspired Business podcast

Hey! We are Anne &amp; Becky! Here we discuss the challenges and joys of the empty nest phase, sharing personal experiences and advice. You aren't alone if emptying nesting feels HARD! 
We cover topics such as the grieving process, reconnecting with spouses, rediscovering purpose, and the transition from parent to friend. We share the importance of faith and humor in navigating this season of life. 
We pray these episodes bless and prepare you for emptying nesting... and make you giggle! 
Connect with Anne:
<a href="https://www.annemwatson.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Website</a>
<a href="https://www.annemwatson.com/podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer">⁠Swayology Business podcast⁠</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/annewatsontx/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a>
 
Connect with Becky:
<a href="https://www.theinspiredbusiness.co/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Website⁠</a>
<a href="https://amzn.to/3uHjXR5" rel="noopener noreferrer">⁠Her books⁠</a>
<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-inspired-business-podcast/id1648161453" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Inspired Business podcast</a>

Welcome to The Girlfriend's Guide to an Empty Nest Podcast!

Hey! We are Anne &amp; Becky! Here we discuss the challenges and joys of the empty nest phase, sharing personal experiences and advice. You aren't alone if emptying nesting feels HARD! We cover topics such as the grieving process, reconnecting with spouses, rediscovering purpose, and the transition from parent to friend. We share the importance of faith and humor in navigating this season of life. We pray these episodes bless and prepare you for emptying nesting... and make you giggle!

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Hey! We are Anne & Becky! Here we discuss the challenges and joys of the empty nest phase, sharing personal experiences and advice. You aren't alone if emptying nesting feels HARD! We cover topics such as the grieving process, reconnecting with spouses, rediscovering purpose, and the transition from parent to friend. We share the importance of faith and humor in navigating this season of life. We pray these episodes bless and prepare you for emptying nesting... and make you giggle!

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