The Optimized Mom

In this episode, I chat about my experience with the Global Day of Unplugging and how it inspired me to "hit the reset button" and make some changes to my digital life. I suggest that there are six additional areas of our lives that we might want to reevaluate from time-to-time:

1. Zest

2. Love

3. Work

4. Leisure

5. Money

6. Home

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A digital detox challenge/digital sabbath can clear your head and break your device’s hold on your life. Here’s how you can prep for some great screen-free time, and why you'd want to!

Books referenced during this podcast:

5,203 Things to Do Instead of Looking at Your Phone

Parlour Games for Modern Families

You might also enjoy this related blog post: Put Down Your Damn Phone! Here's How to Do a Digital Detox Challenge

Learn more about the Global Day of Unplugging here.

Feel like you always need to ask for permission to do the things you want to do (and skip the things you don't want to do)? You're not alone. Learn why this is such a problem and what you can do to take charge of your own life.

You might also enjoy this blog post on the same subject: The Last Permission Slip You'll Ever Need.

Do you have a hobby? Learn why you need one, discover how to bust your excuses for not having one, and get some ideas for things you might do!

You might also enjoy this related blog post: 100+ Hobbies for Moms That Will Make Your Life Fun Again

Want some help thriving in motherhood? Check out the Subscriber Hub of my Mama's Lounge for resources such as 30 Ways to add 30 Minutes to Your Day and the Rediscover Yourself Brainstorming Prompts.

Fight the winter blahs with these 14 habits designed to keep you feeling physically and mentally great this winter.

You might also enjoy this blog post: 14 Winter Habits That Will Keep You Happy and Healthy.

Want some help putting these habits into place and making your life run on auto-pilot? Check out my Hack Your Habits course (which you can listen to right in your favorite podcast player)!

Before you jump into next year, follow these five simple steps to create a personal year-end review.

You might also enjoy this blog post: Celebrate with This Simple Year-End Review

And you can download a free copy of my Reflect and Dream Workbook here.

Even though it’s a busy time of year, December (like every other month of the year) is a perfect time to declutter. I’ll tell you why and what to get rid of NOW.

Enjoy!

You might also enjoy this blog post:

Why December Is the Perfect Time of Year for You to Declutter

Practicing mindfulness is challenging for ALL of us in the 21st century, and is even harder when your kiddos are constantly asking you to give them a snack, break up a fight, or choose your favorite Pokémon card. In this episode, I'll chat about some strategies for practicing mindfulness as a busy mom.

Enjoy!

You might also enjoy this blog post:

For three weeks of daily mindfulness meditations, journal prompts, and activities delivered right to you via a secret private podcast, check out Camp Happy Mama Session 4 (Being Present).

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I came down with COVID this week. Now that I'm feeling a bit better, I wanted to share some things we can all do while we're well so we're well prepared when illness strikes. I also share some tips on playing with kids while you're lying down and cutting yourself a little slack when you aren't 100%.

Enjoy!

During the show, I reference these two blog posts:

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On this episode, I chat a bit about some vital lessons I learned about self-care after I purchased and started wearing an Oura Ring. You'll find the companion blog post for this episode at mamagoesbeyond.com/oura-ring.

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Check out the No Time, No Money, No Problem Self-Care Challenge for 7 days of quick (and free) self-care tips!