Working Parent Resource

Episode Summary:

Working in an office space can bring up so many issues around communication, conflict, politics, not to mention just trying to move the ball forward on whatever you're doing while working with a lot of different types of people. When we get along with our colleagues, things can operate smoothly. But today we're diving into how to handle workplace conflict so you can better manage those sticky situations that come up for all of us from time to time. Our guest today, Melanie Beiler, is an expert in communication, but also works in human resources so she's seen it all. We talk a lot about corporate environment in this episode but we also dive into what these issues look like on smaller teams or for entrepreneurs also. We cover it all.

Melanie works in the human resources department at a healthcare facility as the director of Training and Professional Development. She holds her Masters of Education in Training and development and was an addictions therapist in her prior career. Melanie is also the founder of simplyincredibleme.com, a communications training and coaching agency whose aim is to help female entrepreneurs and professionals to achieve success through communications and public speaking training. Melanie's a self-proclaimed communications nerd, and geeks out teaching communication skills whether it be public speaking, Facebook Lives, or any other communication skill that will help women to be more confident and competent. She is mom of two and the wife to a loving husband.

Show Notes: http://workingparentresource.com/53

Resources & Links Mentioned in this Episode:

Melanie Beiler Website

Melanie Beiler Facebook

Melanie Beiler Instagram

Confident Communication Workbook

Burnout Rescue Plan

Deliberate Life Challenge

Working Parent Resource Website

About the Working Parent Resource:

Welcome to the Working Parent Resource Podcast. This podcast is all about helping burned out working parents escape survival mode by becoming more intentional at home, at work, and everywhere in between. Together we explore fundamental principles of psychology, the latest research on subjects such as happiness, productivity, mindfulness and relationships, and we hear personal stories that are all designed to help you become the best version of yourself in a noisy and demanding world. Let's break down the overwhelm together so you can create a more deliberate and fulfilling lifestyle on YOUR terms.

Sarah Argenal is the Founder and CEO of the Working Parent Resource and Host of the Working Parent Resource Podcast. She has her Master's degree in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis on Marriage and Family Therapy and Adult Development and is a Certified Professional Coach with 20 years of experience in psychotherapy, coaching, college-level instruction, program development, and project management. Sarah lives with her husband and two little boys in San Diego, California.

You can access episode Show Notes and learn more about the Working Parent Resource at http://WorkingParentResource.com.

Would you like to chat?

I love connecting with my audience, so I set aside some time every week to chat with the people who are listening. If you're a working parent who's struggling to create a more deliberate lifestyle, if you're burned out from trying to juggle too many things, I would love to chat with you. Just click this link to get on my calendar. I'd love to chat!

Sponsor:

This show was sponsored by the Deliberate Life Challenge, a series of free monthly experiences to help burned out working parents reduce stress, maximize their time and become more intentional in every area of their lives in 2018. This is an ongoing challenge, so you can join in anytime. Click here for details and to sign up: http://deliberatelifechallenge.com.

Reminders:

Don't forget to subscribe to our show on iTunes to be notified when a new episode is published. Please leave an honest rating and review as well. Ratings and reviews are extremely important and greatly appreciated! They do matter in ranking the show, and I read each and every one of them.

The post "WPR053: How to Deal with Difficult Co-Workers, Clients, and Customers with Melanie Beiler" appeared first on WorkingParentResource.com.

Episode Summary:

Today's episode is all about getting your kid's stuff organized! I don't know about you, but one of the biggest challenges my husband and I have is keeping all of our kid's stuff in order. As soon as my older son was born, we immediately started accumulating kid gear: strollers, toys, clothes, books… the list is endless. And now that there are two of them, it's multiplying exponentially. The conversation I have with my guest today, Susie Salinas, was so helpful in creating some structure in our home when it comes to our kid's stuff.

Susie Salinas is a mom of 3, military spouse, and owner of "Systems by Susie," a business that helps busy moms develop long-term, easy-to-maintain solutions to keep their homes, their lives, and their kids organized and stress-free. She also has an online shop where she sells School Memory Boxes and other ready-made organizing solutions.

Show Notes: http://workingparentresource.com/52

Resources & Links Mentioned in this Episode:

Susie Salinas Website

Susie Salinas Facebook

Susie Salinas Instagram

Susie Salinas Pinterest

Managing Paper Flow Guide

Sunday Prep Checklist

Lakeshore Learning

Oxo Pop Containers

Folding Boards for Clothes

Power of Moms Radio

Burnout Rescue Plan

Deliberate Life Challenge

Working Parent Resource Website

About the Working Parent Resource:

Welcome to the Working Parent Resource Podcast. This podcast is all about helping burned out working parents escape survival mode by becoming more intentional at home, at work, and everywhere in between. Together we explore fundamental principles of psychology, the latest research on subjects such as happiness, productivity, mindfulness and relationships, and we hear personal stories that are all designed to help you become the best version of yourself in a noisy and demanding world. Let's break down the overwhelm together so you can create a more deliberate and fulfilling lifestyle on YOUR terms.

Sarah Argenal is the Founder and CEO of the Working Parent Resource and Host of the Working Parent Resource Podcast. She has her Master's degree in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis on Marriage and Family Therapy and Adult Development and is a Certified Professional Coach with 20 years of experience in psychotherapy, coaching, college-level instruction, program development, and project management. Sarah lives with her husband and two little boys in San Diego, California.

You can access episode Show Notes and learn more about the Working Parent Resource at http://WorkingParentResource.com.

Would you like to chat?

I love connecting with my audience, so I set aside some time every week to chat with the people who are listening. If you're a working parent who's struggling to create a more deliberate lifestyle, if you're burned out from trying to juggle too many things, I would love to chat with you. Just click this link to get on my calendar. I'd love to chat!

Sponsor:

This show was sponsored by the Deliberate Life Challenge, a series of free monthly experiences to help burned out working parents reduce stress, maximize their time and become more intentional in every area of their lives in 2018. This is an ongoing challenge, so you can join in anytime. Click here for details and to sign up: http://deliberatelifechallenge.com.

Reminders:

Don't forget to subscribe to our show on iTunes to be notified when a new episode is published. Please leave an honest rating and review as well. Ratings and reviews are extremely important and greatly appreciated! They do matter in ranking the show, and I read each and every one of them.

The post "WPR052: Getting Your Kids Organized with Susie Salinas" appeared first on WorkingParentResource.com.

Episode Summary:

The topic we're discussing today is one that can be a huge issue for working parents. But it can be sensitive and personal and often brings up plenty of shame and judgment, so I don't think a lot of people don't talk openly about it. It's also something that can easily derail a healthy relationship if you and your spouse are having trouble in this area. Today I'm joined by certified sex therapist Lisa Katona to answer all of your questions about sex and working parenthood.

With over a decade of experience in community mental health and private practice, Lisa Katona is thrilled to bring more sex positivity to the world. Lisa completed her Masters in Social Work from the University of Michigan and is a Certified Sex Therapist through the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists. She is also a trained couples therapist, in both Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy and Gottman's Couples Therapy. Lisa's therapeutic focus is on sexual wellness with a sex-positive perspective. She has given numerous trainings on the topics of sexual health throughout the Midwest. When she's not speaking to an audience, Lisa loves her work, providing individual and couples therapy to folks who want or need to talk about sex.

Show Notes: http://workingparentresource.com/51

Resources & Links Mentioned in this Episode:

Lisa Katona Website

No Means No! Teaching Children About Personal Boundaries, Respect, and Consent: Empowering Kids by Respecting Their Choices and Their Right to Say, 'No!' by Jayneen Sanders and Cherie Zamazing

It's Not the Stork! A Book About Girls, Boys, Babies, Bodies, Families and Friends by Robie H. Harris and Michael Emberley

It's Perfectly Normal: Changing Bodies, Growing Up, Sex, and Sexual Health by Robie H. Harris and Michael Emberley

One Extraordinary Marriage Podcast

How to Improve Your Marriage Without Talking About It by Patricia Love and Steven Stosny

Burnout Rescue Plan

Deliberate Life Challenge

Working Parent Resource Website

About the Working Parent Resource:

Welcome to the Working Parent Resource Podcast. This podcast is all about helping burned out working parents escape survival mode by becoming more intentional at home, at work, and everywhere in between. Together we explore fundamental principles of psychology, the latest research on subjects such as happiness, productivity, mindfulness and relationships, and we hear personal stories that are all designed to help you become the best version of yourself in a noisy and demanding world. Let's break down the overwhelm together so you can create a more deliberate and fulfilling lifestyle on YOUR terms.

Sarah Argenal is the Founder and CEO of the Working Parent Resource and Host of the Working Parent Resource Podcast. She has her Master's degree in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis on Marriage and Family Therapy and Adult Development and is a Certified Professional Coach with 20 years of experience in psychotherapy, coaching, college-level instruction, program development, and project management. Sarah lives with her husband and two little boys in San Diego, California.

You can access episode Show Notes and learn more about the Working Parent Resource at http://WorkingParentResource.com.

Would you like to chat?

I love connecting with my audience, so I set aside some time every week to chat with the people who are listening. If you're a working parent who's struggling to create a more deliberate lifestyle, if you're burned out from trying to juggle too many things, I would love to chat with you. Just click this link to get on my calendar. I'd love to chat!

Sponsor:

This show was sponsored by the Deliberate Life Challenge, a series of free monthly experiences to help burned out working parents reduce stress, maximize their time and become more intentional in every area of their lives in 2018. This is an ongoing challenge, so you can join in anytime. Click here for details and to sign up: http://deliberatelifechallenge.com.

Reminders:

Don't forget to subscribe to our show on iTunes to be notified when a new episode is published. Please leave an honest rating and review as well. Ratings and reviews are extremely important and greatly appreciated! They do matter in ranking the show, and I read each and every one of them.

The post "WPR051: Making the Space for Sex in Your Life as a Working Parent with Lisa Katona" appeared first on WorkingParentResource.com.

Episode Summary:

Fifty episodes! I can't believe it! I started this podcast a little over a year ago, on my birthday in January of 2017, and it's been such an amazing experience. I have had such a great time interviewing amazing guests, sharing some of my thoughts about being a working parent, and generally just opening up an important conversation with you all. It's been a great year, and I'm just getting started!

So to celebrate this milestone, I thought we'd do something a little different today. I know some of you have been listening since the beginning, but I thought I'd sort of re-introduce myself to those of you who are new listeners. But I also wanted to add a little twist. So today I'm going to share some personal facts about my life that I never really talk about. I usually try to keep whatever stories I share with you super related to whatever topic we're talking about, because I sort of feel indulgent just talking about myself for no reason. But I also really enjoy hearing back-stories and behind the scenes stuff from podcasts hosts I listen to, so I thought I'd do something like that for you guys today.

Show Notes: http://workingparentresource.com/50

Resources & Links Mentioned in this Episode:

Burnout Rescue Plan

Promises2Kids

Working Parent Resource Website

Pictures & Videos:

Beckett Practicing Snowboarding (Video)

The Real Thing (Video)

Snowboarding date with my sweet hubby

Snuggling with my little guy

Alpine Coaster with Beckett

Goofing Around (we love vacation!)

About the Working Parent Resource:

The Working Parent Resource helps burned out working parents optimize their time, improve their relationships and escape survival mode for good.

Welcome to the Working Parent Resource Podcast. This podcast is all about helping burned out working parents escape survival mode by becoming more intentional at home, at work, and everywhere in between. Together we explore fundamental principles of psychology, the latest research on subjects such as happiness, productivity, mindfulness and relationships, and we hear personal stories that are all designed to help you become the best version of yourself in a noisy and demanding world. Let's break down the overwhelm together so you can create a more deliberate and fulfilling lifestyle on YOUR terms.

Sarah Argenal is the Founder and CEO of the Working Parent Resource and Host of the Working Parent Resource Podcast. She has her Master's degree in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis on Marriage and Family Therapy and Adult Development and is a Certified Professional Coach with 20 years of experience in psychotherapy, coaching, college-level instruction, program development, and project management. Sarah lives with her husband and two little boys in San Diego, California.

You can access episode Show Notes and learn more about the Working Parent Resource at http://WorkingParentResource.com.

Would you like to chat?

I love connecting with my audience, so I set aside a few hours every week to chat with the people who are listening. If you're a working parent who's struggling to create a more deliberate lifestyle, if you're burned out from trying to juggle too many things, I would love to chat with you. Just click this link to get on my calendar. I'd love to chat!

Sponsor:

This show was sponsored by the Deliberate Life Challenge, a series of free monthly experiences to help burned out working parents reduce stress, maximize their time and become more intentional in every area of their lives in 2018. This is an ongoing challenge, so you can join in anytime. Click here for details and to sign up: http://deliberatelifechallenge.com.

Reminders:

Don't forget to subscribe to our show on iTunes to be notified when a new episode is published. Please leave an honest rating and review as well. Ratings and reviews are extremely important and greatly appreciated! They do matter in ranking the show, and I read each and every one of them.

The post "WPR050: 50 Episodes! Something Different to Celebrate" appeared first on WorkingParentResource.com.

Episode Summary:

I'm so excited to welcome our guest today, Chris Ducker. Chris has been a business mentor for me for a couple of years now, and one of the biggest things that drew me to him was his candor about his experience with burnout many years ago. Obviously as a working mom I can relate to that situation well. But what really impressed me about Chris was his dedication to transform his life to be more healthy and congruent with this values. I love how he used this experience of complete burnout as a catalyst for change. I can relate to that experience as well, and at the core, that's what the Working Parent Resource is all about.

Chris Ducker is a serial entrepreneur, keynote speaker and author of the bestseller, Virtual Freedom as well as his new book that's just been released, The Rise of the Youpreneur. Originally from the UK, Chris has lived in the Philippines for 15 years, where he hosts the annual Tropical Think Tank mastermind event and has founded several businesses, which combined house over 450 full-time employees. He is also a popular business blogger and podcaster at ChrisDucker.com and the founder of the personal branding business community, Youpreneur.com.

Show Notes: http://workingparentresource.com/49

Resources & Links Mentioned in this Episode:

Chris Ducker Website

Youpreneur Website

Chris Ducker Facebook

Chris Ducker Twitter

Chris Ducker Instagram

Rise of the Youpreneur: The Definitive Guide to Becoming the Go-To Leader in Your Industry and Building a Future-Proof Business by Chris Ducker

Virtual Freedom: How to Work with Virtual Staff to Buy More Time, Become More Productive, and Build Your Dream Business by Chris Ducker

Sleep Smarter: 21 Essential Strategies to Sleep Your Way to a Better Body, Better Health, and Bigger Success by Shawn Stevenson

Productivityist

Burnout Rescue Plan

Deliberate Life Challenge

Working Parent Resource Website

About the Working Parent Resource:

Welcome to the Working Parent Resource Podcast. This podcast is all about helping burned out working parents escape survival mode by becoming more intentional at home, at work, and everywhere in between. Together we explore fundamental principles of psychology, the latest research on subjects such as happiness, productivity, mindfulness and relationships, and we hear personal stories that are all designed to help you become the best version of yourself in a noisy and demanding world. Let's break down the overwhelm together so you can create a more deliberate and fulfilling lifestyle on YOUR terms.

Sarah Argenal is the Founder and CEO of the Working Parent Resource and Host of the Working Parent Resource Podcast. She has her Master's degree in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis on Marriage and Family Therapy and Adult Development and is a Certified Professional Coach with 20 years of experience in psychotherapy, coaching, college-level instruction, program development, and project management. Sarah lives with her husband and two little boys in San Diego, California.

You can access episode Show Notes and learn more about the Working Parent Resource at http://WorkingParentResource.com.

Would you like to chat?

I love connecting with my audience, so I set aside some time every week to chat with the people who are listening. If you're a working parent who's struggling to create a more deliberate lifestyle, if you're burned out from trying to juggle too many things, I would love to chat with you. Just click this link to get on my calendar. I'd love to chat!

Sponsor:

This show was sponsored by the Deliberate Life Challenge, a series of free monthly experiences to help burned out working parents reduce stress, maximize their time and become more intentional in every area of their lives in 2018. This is an ongoing challenge, so you can join in anytime. Click here for details and to sign up: http://deliberatelifechallenge.com.

Reminders:

Don't forget to subscribe to our show on iTunes to be notified when a new episode is published. Please leave an honest rating and review as well. Ratings and reviews are extremely important and greatly appreciated! They do matter in ranking the show, and I read each and every one of them.

The post "WPR049: How to Use Burnout as a Catalyst for Change with Chris Ducker" appeared first on WorkingParentResource.com.

Episode Summary:

We all know that time management is one of the most challenging aspects of being a working parent. Our guest today, Tonya Dalton of InkWELL Press, is a productivity expert, and she's going to share with us a few gems about what REALLY works to save time as a busy parent. We can all get sidetracked so easily with the latest productivity app or time saving hack or even the coolest paper planner, and she cuts through the nonsense to give you exactly what you need to maximize your efficiency.

Tonya Dalton is a productivity expert who started her first business in 2009 working out of her dining room juggling two small kids. By 2011, she had grown the business to the point where her husband could leave corporate America and come work with her. By combining her entrepreneurial spirit with his MBA and marketing experience, they were able to grow a small niche business quickly into something that could support their family. inkWELL Press launched in November of 2014 and has been able to rapidly grow its online presence and expand into a national retail partnership thanks to a commitment to quality, focused marketing efforts and fiercely loyal fans. Recently Tonya launched her podcast, Productivity Paradox, which debuted at #12 in iTunes in the Business category and surpassed 100,000 downloads in the first few months.

Show Notes: http://workingparentresource.com/48

Resources & Links Mentioned in this Episode:

Tonya Dalton Website

Tonya Dalton Facebook

Tonya Dalton Twitter

Tonya Dalton Instagram

Productivity Paradox Podcast

Deliberate Life Challenge

Working Parent Resource Website

About the Working Parent Resource:

Welcome to the Working Parent Resource Podcast. This podcast is all about helping burned out working parents escape survival mode by becoming more intentional at home, at work, and everywhere in between. Together we explore fundamental principles of psychology, the latest research on subjects such as happiness, productivity, mindfulness and relationships, and we hear personal stories that are all designed to help you become the best version of yourself in a noisy and demanding world. Let's break down the overwhelm together so you can create a more deliberate and fulfilling lifestyle on YOUR terms.

Sarah Argenal is the Founder and CEO of the Working Parent Resource and Host of the Working Parent Resource Podcast. She has her Master's degree in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis on Marriage and Family Therapy and Adult Development and is a Certified Professional Coach with 20 years of experience in psychotherapy, coaching, college-level instruction, program development, and project management. Sarah lives with her husband and two little boys in San Diego, California.

You can access episode Show Notes and learn more about the Working Parent Resource at http://WorkingParentResource.com.

Would you like to chat?

I love connecting with my audience, so I set aside some time every week to chat with the people who are listening. If you're a working parent who's struggling to create a more deliberate lifestyle, if you're burned out from trying to juggle too many things, I would love to chat with you. Just click this link to get on my calendar. I'd love to chat!

Sponsor:

This show was sponsored by the Deliberate Life Challenge, a series of free monthly experiences to help burned out working parents reduce stress, maximize their time and become more intentional in every area of their lives in 2018. This is an ongoing challenge, so you can join in anytime. Click here for details and to sign up: http://deliberatelifechallenge.com.

Reminders:

Don't forget to subscribe to our show on iTunes to be notified when a new episode is published. Please leave an honest rating and review as well. Ratings and reviews are extremely important and greatly appreciated! They do matter in ranking the show, and I read each and every one of them.

The post "WPR048: Why To Do Lists Don't Work and Building Effective Habits with Tonya Dalton" appeared first on WorkingParentResource.com.

Episode Summary:

Fitness has been one of the hardest things for me to integrate back into my life as a new mom. Now with a 4 year old home with me two days a week and my little guy who's with me all day everyday… it's definitely not the easiest thing to prioritize. If you can relate to that at all, I think you'll love today's conversation with Erin Kendall, owner of Fit Mom Go. Erin is an expert at helping moms fit exercise and fitness into their already busy lives. She has some creative and practical tips for all of us, I think you'll really like this one.

Erin Kendall is an American Council on Exercise Certified Personal Trainer with 2 little toddlers at home. While juggling a household, two kids, three pets and maintaining a little sense of self she hopes to bring a ray of hope and sunshine to other busy moms through Fit Mom Go! Fitness for Moms is more than a few minutes of "me time." It's a lifestyle that we pass onto our children and radiate in everything we do. Erin has been a personal trainer since 2009 and works with clients in person, online and leads a community of other Fit Moms!

Show Notes: http://workingparentresource.com/47

Resources & Links Mentioned in this Episode:

Erin Kendall Website

Erin Kendall Instagram

Erin Kendall Facebook

Erin Kendall Pinterest

Erin Kendall LinkedIn

Erin Kendall Twitter

Fit Mom Go Virtual Group

Deliberate Life Challenge

Working Parent Resource Website

About the Working Parent Resource:

Welcome to the Working Parent Resource Podcast. This podcast is all about helping burned out working parents escape survival mode by becoming more intentional at home, at work, and everywhere in between. Together we explore fundamental principles of psychology, the latest research on subjects such as happiness, productivity, mindfulness and relationships, and we hear personal stories that are all designed to help you become the best version of yourself in a noisy and demanding world. Let's break down the overwhelm together so you can create a more deliberate and fulfilling lifestyle on YOUR terms.

Sarah Argenal is the Founder and CEO of the Working Parent Resource and Host of the Working Parent Resource Podcast. She has her Master's degree in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis on Marriage and Family Therapy and Adult Development and is a Certified Professional Coach with 20 years of experience in psychotherapy, coaching, college-level instruction, program development, and project management. Sarah lives with her husband and two little boys in San Diego, California.

You can access episode Show Notes and learn more about the Working Parent Resource at http://WorkingParentResource.com.

Would you like to chat?

I love connecting with my audience, so I set aside some time to chat with the people who are listening. If you're a working parent who's struggling to create a more deliberate lifestyle, if you're burned out from trying to juggle too many things, I would love to chat with you. Just click this link to get on my calendar. I'd love to chat!

Sponsor:

This show was sponsored by the Deliberate Life Challenge, a series of free monthly experiences to help burned out working parents reduce stress, maximize their time and become more intentional in every area of their lives in 2018. This is an ongoing challenge, so you can join in anytime. Click here for details and to sign up: http://deliberatelifechallenge.com.

Reminders:

Don't forget to subscribe to our show on iTunes to be notified when a new episode is published. Please leave an honest rating and review as well. Ratings and reviews are extremely important and greatly appreciated! They do matter in ranking the show, and I read each and every one of them.

The post "WPR047: Making Time for Fitness When You're Too Busy with Erin Kendall" appeared first on WorkingParentResource.com.

Episode Summary:

If you've been listening to this show for a while, you know I'm not a huge fan of productivity hacks and time saving tips. I think they can definitely serve a purpose in helping us streamline our lives, but I also think often those kinds of things lead to a more frantic lifestyle and can be a distraction from determining what we're really trying to accomplish. In this episode I chat with Lisa Zarwtony about the underlying purpose of productivity, and I just love her inspiring take on a very common topic.

Show Notes: http://workingparentresource.com/46

Resources & Links Mentioned in this Episode:

Lisa Zawrotny Website

Lisa Zawrotny Facebook

Lisa Zawrotny Instagram

The Deeper Purpose of Productivity by Lisa Zawrotny (Huffington Post article)

7 Things You Must Declutter First (Free Guide)

15 Secrets Successful People Know About Time Management by Kevin Kruse

The Slight Edge by Jeff Olson

The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy

The Minimalists Podcast

Minimalism Documentary

Deliberate Life Challenge

Working Parent Resource Coffee Chat

Working Parent Resource Website

About the Working Parent Resource:

Welcome to the Working Parent Resource Podcast. This podcast is all about helping burned out working parents escape survival mode by becoming more intentional at home, at work, and everywhere in between. Together we explore fundamental principles of psychology, the latest research on subjects such as happiness, productivity, mindfulness and relationships, and we hear personal stories that are all designed to help you become the best version of yourself in a noisy and demanding world. Let's break down the overwhelm together so you can create a more deliberate and fulfilling lifestyle on YOUR terms.

Sarah Argenal is the Founder and CEO of the Working Parent Resource and Host of the Working Parent Resource Podcast. She has her Master's degree in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis on Marriage and Family Therapy and Adult Development and is a Certified Professional Coach with 20 years of experience in psychotherapy, coaching, college-level instruction, program development, and project management. Sarah lives with her husband and two little boys in San Diego, California.

You can access episode Show Notes and learn more about the Working Parent Resource at http://WorkingParentResource.com.

Would you like to chat?

I love connecting with my audience, so I set aside some time every week to chat with the people who are listening. If you're a working parent who's struggling to create a more deliberate lifestyle, if you're burned out from trying to juggle too many things, I would love to chat with you. Just click this link to get on my calendar. I'd love to chat!

Sponsor:

This show was sponsored by the Deliberate Life Challenge, a series of free monthly experiences to help burned out working parents reduce stress, maximize their time and become more intentional in every area of their lives in 2018. This is an ongoing challenge, so you can join in anytime. Click here for details and to sign up: http://deliberatelifechallenge.com.

Reminders:

Don't forget to subscribe to our show on iTunes to be notified when a new episode is published. Please leave an honest rating and review as well. Ratings and reviews are extremely important and greatly appreciated! They do matter in ranking the show, and I read each and every one of them.

The post "WPR046: The Deeper Purpose of Productivity with Lisa Zawrotny" appeared first on WorkingParentResource.com.

Episode Summary:

Our world is so fast-paced and noisy these days, it seems almost impossible to be in control of our lives as working parents. Many people just believe BALANCE is an impossible ideal, so they don't even try to work toward it anymore. They just put their head down and work harder and faster to get through the day. And a record number of people are suffering from burnout, anxiety and depression as a result.

Just about everyone I talk to has a different combination of struggles as working parents, but here are some of the most common ones:

• Stress
• Burnout
• Overwhelm
• Frustration
• Resentment... these are all pretty much par for the course.
• Feeling like a failure because you aren't meeting all of your own or other people's expectations (which are totally unachievable, but you still hold yourself to these impossible standards).
• A marriage that feels distant or is even falling apart
• Feeling like a terrible parent because you don't spend much time with your kids, and when you do you're distracted and impatient and just want to rush through it so you can either take care of household responsibilities or just get a MINUTE to yourself.
• Your self-care is lacking and it's taking a toll on your health and relationships and your overall levels of happiness.
• You might be experiencing behavior problems with your kids
• Your house is disorganized and overwhelming
• You're just going through the motions. The things you really care about are pushed back to take care of things you feel like you really NEED to be doing.
• Your identity is shifting now that you're a working parent.

If you listened to my episode a couple of weeks ago about what's changing in 2018 (WPR043), you know I'm focusing even more this year on helping parents become more deliberate in all areas of their lives. I truly believe that until we learn how to reclaim control of our lives, to tune out all of the distractions, to reframe our expectations of ourselves, and focus on what's actually most important to us, we're going to continue to struggle with all of the issues I just listed, no matter how many time management books come out or videos you watch about marriage tips or articles you read about disciplining your child. All of those issues can be improved, if not resolved, by becoming more intentional and selective about what gets your attention in your everyday life. And there are some specific things that will make that possible for all of us.

I also mentioned in WPR043 that I'll be doing a challenge this year to help people finally become more deliberate in 12 different areas of their lives. And that's what I wanted to talk about a little bit today. The Deliberate Life Challenge, is my way of helping working parents simplify their lives and become more intentional so they can finally overcome the overwhelm and struggle. If you haven't already signed up, you can go to DeliberateLifeChallenge.com to make sure you're notified about everything that's happening.

Show Notes: http://workingparentresource.com/45

Resources & Links Mentioned in this Episode:

Deliberate Life Challenge

WPR043: What's Changing for the Working Parent Resource in 2018

Working Parent Resource Coffee Chat

Working Parent Resource Website

About the Working Parent Resource:

The Working Parent Resource helps burned out working parents optimize their time, improve their relationships and escape survival mode for good.

Welcome to the Working Parent Resource Podcast. This podcast is all about helping burned out working parents escape survival mode by becoming more intentional at home, at work, and everywhere in between. Together we explore fundamental principles of psychology, the latest research on subjects such as happiness, productivity, mindfulness and relationships, and we hear personal stories that are all designed to help you become the best version of yourself in a noisy and demanding world. Let's break down the overwhelm together so you can create a more deliberate and fulfilling lifestyle on YOUR terms.

Sarah Argenal is the Founder and CEO of the Working Parent Resource and Host of the Working Parent Resource Podcast. She has her Master's degree in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis on Marriage and Family Therapy and Adult Development and is a Certified Professional Coach with 20 years of experience in psychotherapy, coaching, college-level instruction, program development, and project management. Sarah lives with her husband and two little boys in San Diego, California.

You can access episode Show Notes and learn more about the Working Parent Resource at http://WorkingParentResource.com.

Would you like to chat?

I love connecting with my audience, so I set aside a few hours every week to chat with the people who are listening. If you're a working parent who's struggling to create a more deliberate lifestyle, if you're burned out from trying to juggle too many things, I would love to chat with you. Just click this link to get on my calendar. I'd love to chat!

Sponsor:

This show was sponsored by the Deliberate Life Challenge, a series of free monthly challenges to help burned out working parents reduce stress, maximize their time and become more intentional in every area of their lives in 2018. This is an ongoing challenge, so you can join in anytime. Click here for details and to sign up: http://deliberatelifechallenge.com.

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Episode Summary:

We talk a lot about being good parents on this show, and today our guest Sam Munoz is sharing with us a really fun and different way to do that. She's passionate about using literature as a tool to enhance your connection with your kids and integrate your core family values into their upbringing. We also dive into her own experience as a new mom and how she found security in using the lessons in the books she shares with her daughter. She has a lot of practice tips for working parents in particular to make the most of our limited time with our kids using the books they read throughout their childhood.

Samantha is a mother, engineer, wife, bibliophile and life lover. Her multi-passionate personality has led her to a successful and fulfilling side hustle as a children's book blogger. Sam, who spends most days engaged in tickle fights, jumping on the bed and reading under a blanket fort with her daughter, has a passion for teaching parents how to create lasting and invaluable book collections for their children. Parenting can be fun, and you can still teach your children all the things you ever wanted to teach them along the way!

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The Working Parent Resource helps burned out working parents optimize their time, improve their relationships and escape survival mode for good. Sarah Argenal is the Founder and CEO of the Working Parent Resource and Host of the Working Parent Resource Podcast. She has her Master's degree in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis on Marriage and Family Therapy and Adult Development and is a Certified Professional Coach with 20 years of experience in psychotherapy, coaching, college-level instruction, program development, and project management. Sarah lives with her husband and two little boys in San Diego, California.

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