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The Power of Intentional Rest for Returning to Creativity and Joy

In this episode of Mom Writes First, host Jen shares her personal journey of taking a five-month break from podcasting and writing to focus on intentional rest. She discusses the inspiration behind her decision, including insights from a TED Talk and the book 'Wintering' by Katherine May. Jen explores the seven types of rest as outlined by Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith and explains how she applied these principles to restore her energy and creativity. This episode encourages listeners to reflect on their own need for rest and the impact it can have on their creative pursuits.

00:00 Using Intentional Rest to Boost Your Creativity

00:02 Introduction: Why I Took a Break

00:46 The Decision to Pause

02:43 Struggles and Realizations

06:12 The Turning Point

11:46 The Framework for Rest

16:32 The Seven Types of Rest

22:10 Implementing Rest in My Life

28:24 Encouragement and Conclusion

 Mentioned in the Show: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGNN4EPJzGk

https://ideas.ted.com/the-7-types-of-rest-that-every-person-needs
https://katherine-may.co.uk/wintering

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Revive the Joy in Writing with these Journal Prompts . 

Basically, a workshop for moms to help them add joy back to their writing practice.  

In this episode: 

• Six  journal prompts designed to help busy moms rediscover the joy and fun in writing. 
• Make writing enjoyable
• Overcome  the barriers to fun writing
• Learn from your inner child, on what it means to have fun while writing
• Get advice from your future self, who is a successful and HAPPY writer.  

00:00 Introduction to Joyful Writing Prompts
00:12 Introducing Mom Writes First: A Podcast for Writing Moms
01:08 Rekindling the Joy of Writing Through Journaling
03:44 Journal Prompts to Spark Joy in Your Writing
03:52 Imaginative Prompts to Spark Writing Fun
05:15  Empowering Your Writing Journey with Self-Coaching

Take the QUIZ to discover your writing style, and get tips on how to leverage it to write more!

Ready to take back your time and add hours to the day so you can finally manage it all? Then you have to check out the FREE Time Audit Guide. You'll get coaching, worksheets, and tips on running your first time audit so that you can finally write your book without burning out. It's absolutely free, and it's my way of supporting and empowering YOU!

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Reviving the Joy in Writing: Tips for Busy Moms

Let's explore how moms who write can rediscover the joy in their writing process. 

• Learn six actionable tips aimed at helping moms avoid taking their writing too seriously
• Understand how to stop sapping all the fun out of the creative process. 
• Use childhood experiences to remember the joy of writing
• Learn the shocking truth about why you should consider ditching writing goals. 
• Practice engaging in free writings
• Identify ways for creating a fun writing ritual
• Understand the importance of building a community with other mom writers, and ceasing to fight with the writing process. 

Writing shouldn't feel like a chore. Let's make a joyful priority in our creative lives. 

00:00 Introduction: Rediscovering the Joy in Writing
00:27 Meet Jen: A Mom, Lawyer, and Aspiring Author
01:29 The Struggle of Writing as a Busy Mom
02:48 Why Writing Shouldn't Be a Chore
07:52 Embracing Writing with Joy and Curiosity
12:37 Practical Tips to Make Writing Fun Again
21:04 Final Thoughts and Call to Action

Take the QUIZ to discover your writing style, and get tips on how to leverage it to write more!

Ready to take back your time and add hours to the day so you can finally manage it all? Then you have to check out the FREE Time Audit Guide. You'll get coaching, worksheets, and tips on running your first time audit so that you can finally write your book without burning out. It's absolutely free, and it's my way of supporting and empowering YOU!

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Overcoming Procrastination and Embracing Your Writing Journey as a Busy Mom

In this empowering episode of Mom Writes First, Jen shares insightful strategies to help busy moms conquer procrastination and kickstart their writing ambitions. Unlike conventional advice, Jen unpacks procrastination not as a sign of laziness but as an avoidance of discomfort associated with seeking harmony and avoiding tough situations. She offers three practical tips: recognizing avoidance, understanding your patterns, and creating a procrastination list to prioritize writing tasks based on willingness, fostering a gentle approach towards self-motivation. 

00:00 Introduction to Overcoming Procrastination for Busy Moms
00:18 Meet Jen: Lawyer Turned Life Coach and Aspiring Author
00:38 Unlock Your Mom Superpower for Writing Success
01:16 Embracing the Spring Season and Its Inspirations
02:04 The Heart of Procrastination and Avoidance in Writing
03:15 Strategies to Combat Writing Procrastination
05:31 Understanding and Addressing Avoidance Deeply
07:59 Practical Steps to Overcome Procrastination
08:54 The Procrastination List: A Unique Approach
13:22 Encouragement and Next Steps for Aspiring Writers

Take the QUIZ to discover your writing style, and get tips on how to leverage it to write more!

Ready to take back your time and add hours to the day so you can finally manage it all? Then you have to check out the FREE Time Audit Guide. You'll get coaching, worksheets, and tips on running your first time audit so that you can finally write your book without burning out. It's absolutely free, and it's my way of supporting and empowering YOU!

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Harness the power of your thoughts to achieve your writing goals!
You can write more by choosing better thoughts, and this episode shares a tool, called the Thought Bridge, to help you do just that! 

Learn how to shift  beliefs about time management to help you reach your writing goals. 

Learn  the Thought Bridge tool, and understand how it is based on cognitive behavioral theory

The episode encourages listeners to examine their thoughts, recognize beliefs that do not serve them, and gradually shift towards more supportive thoughts using the Thought Bridge. 

00:00 Introduction to Time Management and the Thought Bridge
00:55 Welcome to Mom Writes First Podcast
01:56 Shifting Beliefs to Serve Your Goals
02:23 The Power of Thought in Achieving Goals
03:39 A Personal Journey: From Time Scarcity to Abundance
07:19 Implementing the Thought Bridge Technique
10:26 Building Your Personal Thought Bridge
16:26 Empowering Your Writing Journey
17:09 Closing Thoughts and Invitations

Take the QUIZ to discover your writing style, and get tips on how to leverage it to write more!

Ready to take back your time and add hours to the day so you can finally manage it all? Then you have to check out the FREE Time Audit Guide. You'll get coaching, worksheets, and tips on running your first time audit so that you can finally write your book without burning out. It's absolutely free, and it's my way of supporting and empowering YOU!

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Learn a coaching prompt designed to help busy mom writers confront and move past limiting beliefs that hinder their writing goals. 

Learn: 

•  How thoughts and beliefs directly affect your ability to achieve writing aspirations.
• How thoughts and beliefs create our results in our life.
•  Journal prompts that help mom writers explore beliefs that may be blocking their writing progress
• Guidance on choosing thoughts beliefs that serve your writing goals better. 

00:00 Introduction: Overcoming Limiting Beliefs for Writing Success
00:17 Meet Jen: From Lawyer to Life Coach and Aspiring Author
00:38 Leveraging Mom Superpowers for Writing Goals
01:12 Understanding the Power of Thoughts in Achieving Writing Goals
02:46 The Cognitive Behavioral Approach to Transforming Writing Blocks
04:32 Journaling Prompts to Uncover and Shift Limiting Beliefs
05:40 Taking Action: Identifying and Changing Unhelpful Beliefs
08:30 Encouragement and Next Steps for Aspiring Writers
09:05 Closing Thoughts and Invitation to Engage Further

Take the QUIZ to discover your writing style, and get tips on how to leverage it to write more!

Ready to take back your time and add hours to the day so you can finally manage it all? Then you have to check out the FREE Time Audit Guide. You'll get coaching, worksheets, and tips on running your first time audit so that you can finally write your book without burning out. It's absolutely free, and it's my way of supporting and empowering YOU!

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21. Reflect Forward: Reach Your Writing Goals this Year with this Journal Prompt
In this episode of 'Mom Writes First,' host Jen Larimore shares her experiences and insights on balancing motherhood with personal aspirations, especially writing. Jen, who is a mother of five, a lawyer turned life coach, and an aspiring author, uses her 43rd birthday as a springboard to discuss the importance of reflection and goal setting for moms who yearn to write. She provides a journal prompt aimed at helping listeners envision their future lives, acknowledging the messiness and joy of motherhood along the way. Jen encourages listeners to embrace their unique mom superpowers to achieve their writing goals and offers practical tips and a free 21-day time audit guide to help find extra time in their day. This episode is a heartwarming blend of personal anecdotes, motivational advice, and practical resources for any mom looking to make space for writing in her life.

00:00 Finding Balance in Motherhood and Writing Goals
00:26 Introducing Mom Writes First Podcast
00:48 Leveraging Mom Superpowers for Writing Success
01:26 Reflecting on Personal Growth and Gratitude
01:41 Embracing the Chaos and Joy of Motherhood
07:00 Journal Prompt: Envisioning Your Ideal Future
08:10 Guided Reflection: Crafting Your Future with Intention

Take the QUIZ to discover your writing style, and get tips on how to leverage it to write more!

Ready to take back your time and add hours to the day so you can finally manage it all? Then you have to check out the FREE Time Audit Guide. You'll get coaching, worksheets, and tips on running your first time audit so that you can finally write your book without burning out. It's absolutely free, and it's my way of supporting and empowering YOU!

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Ready to take back your time and add hours to the day so you can finally manage it all? Then you have to check out the FREE Time Audit Guide. You'll get coaching, worksheets, and tips on running your first time audit so that you can finally write your book without burning out. It's absolutely free, and it's my way of supporting and empowering YOU!

Take the QUIZ to discover your writing style, and get tips on how to leverage it to write more!

Ready to take back your time and add hours to the day so you can finally manage it all? Then you have to check out the FREE Time Audit Guide. You'll get coaching, worksheets, and tips on running your first time audit so that you can finally write your book without burning out. It's absolutely free, and it's my way of supporting and empowering YOU!

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Balancing Writing, Wellness, and Motherhood --"Eat, Move, & Groove"

In this inspiring episode of 'Mom Writes First,' host Jen Larimore sits down with Susie Kundrat, a registered dietitian, professor, and author of 'Eat, Move, Groove,' to discuss the intersection of motherhood, wellness, and achieving writing goals. They delve into practical tips from Susie's book and her journey to publication, emphasizing the importance of community, small actionable steps in nutrition and exercise, and leveraging one's unique mom superpowers to reach personal and writing milestones. Susie shares her 2211 nutrition and fitness plan, geared towards making health and wellness simple and attainable for busy moms. This episode is a treasure trove of motivation for moms looking to nurture their writing dreams while taking care of themselves and their families.

00:00 Introduction to the Interview and Susie's New Book
00:22 Welcome to Mom Writes First: A Journey of Writing and Motherhood
01:46 Susie's Journey: From Nutrition to Empowering Women
04:11 The Birth of Eat, Move, Groove: A Holistic Approach to Wellness
14:46 The 22 11 Plan: Simplifying Nutrition and Exercise
22:11 The Power of Small Steps: Writing, Eating, and Moving
25:02 Exploring the Essence of Groove Through Community and Generosity
26:04 The Joy of Teaching and the Impact of Volunteering
26:21 Finding Your Own Community of Generosity
27:39 Personalizing Your Groove: Cooking, Eating, and Loving Food
28:32 Simplifying Snacks and Integrating Movement into Your Routine
32:04 Leveraging Support and Collaboration for Success
37:09 Empowering Each Other on Our Journeys
41:25 Maximizing Your Online Presence and Engaging with Your Audience
43:31 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

Learn more about Susie, her book "Eat, Move, and Groove," and all the incredible work she is doing in this world here: https://www.eatmovegroove.com/

Follow Susie on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/eatmovegroove/

Take the QUIZ to discover your writing style, and get tips on how to leverage it to write more!

Ready to take back your time and add hours to the day so you can finally manage it all? Then you have to check out the FREE Time Audit Guide. You'll get coaching, worksheets, and tips on running your first time audit so that you can finally write your book without burning out. It's absolutely free, and it's my way of supporting and empowering YOU!

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Maximizing Your Time: The Power of a Time Audit

In this episode of 'Mom Writes First,' host Jen Larimore, a mom of five and a life coach writing her first book, discusses the importance of managing one's time effectively. Addressing a common coaching question, Jen shares her number one tip for better time management - conducting a time audit. She explains how auditing your time can reveal how much of it is spent on non-essential activities, allowing for adjustment towards fulfilling personal goals and responsibilities more efficiently. Jen provides practical tips for conducting a time audit, including doing it without judgment and tracking time in a way that resonates personally. She highlights that the goal is not necessarily to get more done, but to prioritize what truly matters. This episode is especially tailored for busy moms aiming to achieve their writing goals, though the advice is universally applicable.

00:00 Introduction to Time Management for Busy Moms
00:13 Welcome to Mom Writes First: A Journey to Writing Goals
01:13 Recording from the Road: Sharing Time Management Insights
02:53 The Heart of Time Management: Doing What Matters
03:53   
09:07 Implementing Your Time Audit: Practical Tips and Insights
13:54 Wrapping Up: Empowerment and Next Steps

Take the QUIZ to discover your writing style, and get tips on how to leverage it to write more!

Ready to take back your time and add hours to the day so you can finally manage it all? Then you have to check out the FREE Time Audit Guide. You'll get coaching, worksheets, and tips on running your first time audit so that you can finally write your book without burning out. It's absolutely free, and it's my way of supporting and empowering YOU!

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