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Protect Your Energy: A Journal Prompt for Busy Moms

In this episode of 'Mom Writes First,' host Jen Larimore introduces a journal prompt designed to help busy moms prioritize what's important in their lives, particularly in the context of reaching writing goals. Jen, a mom of five and a life coach, shares her personal journey of writing her first book and how she manages her time and energy amidst her bustling life. While on a spring break trip with her family, she reflects on the importance of protecting one's energy to not only meet personal aspirations, such as writing, but also to fulfill roles as a mom, wife, and more effectively. The journal prompt encourages listeners to contemplate what it means to protect their energy and how it can lead to living a life that aligns with their true self. Jen concludes the episode by inviting listeners to share their insights and interact with her on Instagram, and encourages sharing the podcast and leaving reviews to help reach more listeners.

00:00 Ki ckstarting Your Writing Journey: A Special Journal Prompt
00:00 Introduction to Mom Writes First Podcast
00:10 Introducing Mom Writes First: Empowering Busy Moms
00:31 Unlock Your Mom Superpower for Writing Success
00:31 The Power of Leveraging Your Mom Superpower for Writing
01:34 The Journey of Writing from a Hotel Room
02:03 Embracing the Iterative Process of Achieving Goals
03:26 The Struggle of Prioritizing Writing and Personal Goals
04:09 Realizing the Importance of Protecting Your Energy
06:52 This Week's Journal Prompt: Protecting Your Energy
07:28 Sharing Insights and Empowering Each Other
08:04 Closing Thoughts and Invitations
08:04 A Call to Action: Share, Review, and Join the Community

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Breaking Free from Busy: Empowering Moms to Prioritize Writing

In this episode of 'Mom Writes First,' host Jen Larimore, a mom of five and a lawyer turned life coach writing her first book, addresses the common obstacle of feeling too busy to pursue personal goals, specifically writing. Jen stresses the importance of moms making time for their passions, not just for self-care but to set a positive example for their children. She introduces cognitive behavioral theory to illustrate how the thought 'I'm too busy' is a self-imposed barrier that leads to feelings of overwhelm and prevents action. Through a series of exploratory questions, Jen guides listeners to challenge their limiting beliefs around busyness, urging them to redefine their priorities in alignment with their values and passions for writing. She encourages seeking coaching for deeper exploration and offers resources through her website and Instagram to support moms in reclaiming time for their creative endeavors.

00:00 Welcome to Mom Writes First: Empowering Busy Moms
00:55 Today's Focus: Making Time for Your Writing Passion
02:01 Understanding the 'Too Busy' Mindset
04:21 The Cognitive Behavioral Approach to Overcoming 'Busy'
10:52 Exploring and Challenging Limiting Beliefs
15:11 Practical Steps to Reclaim Your Time and Creativity
15:27 How Coaching Can Transform Your Writing Journey
16:05 Join the Mom Writes First Community
16:14 A Personal Invitation from Jen

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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Transforming into Your Writer Self While Juggling Motherhood and a Day Job

In this episode of Mom Writes First, host Jen Larimore addresses a coaching question from a client about balancing the roles of motherhood, employment, and entrepreneurship while navigating a transition into a freelance writing career. Jen, a mom of five and a lawyer turned life coach, emphasizes the importance of leaning into transformation and envisioning one's future self as a writer. She encourages listeners to move at their own pace and to be open to various paths to achieving their dream of becoming a writer. The episode also includes an invitation for listeners to share their perspectives and questions via social media or email, further empowering the community of mom writers.

00:00 Introduction to Mom Writes First
00:01 Meet Jen Larimore: Lawyer Turned Life Coach and Aspiring Author
00:55 Today's Special Coaching Question: Embracing Transformation
02:42 The Struggle of Balancing Writing, Work, and Motherhood
03:34 Jen's Advice: Embracing Transformation and Future Self
05:46 Paths to Becoming Your Future Self
08:57 Releasing Control and Trusting the Transformation Process
10:38 Engaging with the Community and Final Thoughts

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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Grow your Confidence with this Journal Prompt

In this episode of 'Mom Writes First,' Jen Larimore, a mom of five and a lawyer turned life coach writing her first book, discusses how moms can leverage their unique mom-superpowers to achieve their writing aspirations. Jen shares her own struggles with confidence and worthiness in writing, assuming many listeners can relate. S he introduces a simple journaling prompt designed to build self-appreciation by listing five personal wins each day, encouraging listeners to identify patterns in their achievements. 

00:00 Introduction to Mom Writes First Podcast
00:22 Unlock Your Mom Superpower for Writing Success
01:04 Today's Special Episode: A Vulnerable Share
03:06 The Power of Journaling: A Simple Yet Effective Prompt
04:11 Encouragement and Next Steps
04:20 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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Does Anxiety Stop You From Writing? 

Overcoming Anxiety and Embracing Impermanence: A Story for Mama Writers

In this episode of 'Mom Writes First', host Jen aims to help anxious 'mama writers' who struggle to find time and peace to write. She shares a personal story about how understanding the concept of impermanence eased her anxiety. Drawing an analogy with a Thai meditation master's broken goblet story, Jen emphasizes that everything is temporary. She encourages her listeners to embrace this impermanence, not just with objects but also with their writing, children, self, and life experiences. This acceptance, she believes, can relieve them from the burden of perfection and help appreciate the present moment. It can also shift the perspective of their writing frustrations, enabling them to see their work through a lens of unconditional love and appreciation.

00:00 Introduction: Addressing Anxiety in Writing
01:41 Personal Struggles with Anxiety
03:21 The Broken Goblet: A Story of Impermanence
05:22 Applying the Lesson of Impermanence to Life
06:49 Impermanence and Writing: Overcoming Perfectionism
08:21 Conclusion: Embracing Impermanence in Writing and Life
08:52 Outro: Encouragement for the Writing Journey

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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As I sat scribbling notes on the bleachers during my child's sports event, the reality of balancing motherhood and writing struck me harder than ever. It's a struggle that's all too familiar, and today, I'm getting personal with you about how to keep your writing dreams afloat in the storm of family life. We're diving into the CPR method - Compassion, Perspective, Release - a lifeline I've clung to when the tides of life and creativity clash. By starting with a healthy dose of self-compassion, we can better understand the weight of our challenges. Shifting our perspective, we'll examine whether writing is genuinely impossible or simply uncomfortable in the moment. And finally, we'll chat about the art of release, learning to let go of the barriers that hold us back from the page.

Wrapping up this heart-to-heart, I'm reaching out to all the fellow writer-parents to join the ongoing conversation where encouragement flows like ink at momwritesfirst on Instagram. Remember, your stories are not only valuable but necessary, and there's a world eagerly anticipating your words. So, cheer up and tune in for this session of unwavering support, as we pledge to keep our pens moving and our narratives unfolding. Let's promise to touch base again soon, continuing this shared journey of storytelling, motherhood, and the magic that happens when we merge the two.

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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Embracing Radical Self-Acceptance and Self-Love on Your Journey as a Writer

In this episode of the Mom Writes First podcast, host Jen emphasizes the importance of radical self-love and self-acceptance in the journey of writing and becoming a writer. She offers valuable insights into how feelings of unworthiness and self-criticism hinder growth, suggesting effective tools and exercises like thought work, viewing oneself as an ecosystem of qualities, and reflecting on oneself as a child for fostering self-acceptance. Jen also advocates for unconditional love and acceptance for one's self as a necessary step towards overcoming perfectionism, setting healthy boundaries, and creating unique work.

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast
00:24 Gratitude and Reflections on the Podcasting Journey
03:01 The Importance of Sharing Your Message
05:57 The Power of Radical Self-Acceptance
07:15 Embodying Your Identity as a Writer
08:34 The Role of Self-Love in Writing
09:49 Overcoming Self-Judgment and Embracing Growth
13:50 The Impact of Radical Self-Acceptance on People-Pleasing Tendencies
14:34 The Burden of Perfection
15:06 The Struggle of Being a 'Perfect' Mom
16:57 The Importance of Self-Love and Acceptance
17:19 The High-Achieving Mom
17:57 The Pitfalls of Conditional Self-Love
18:36 The Power of Radical Self-Acceptance
19:39 Tools for Building Self-Love and Acceptance
21:37 The Ecosystem of Our Qualities
22:41 The Power of Childhood Photos in Self-Acceptance
25:29 The Journey to Self-Acceptance
25:44 The Power of Discernment and Curiosity
26:18 Closing Thoughts and Encouragement 

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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Discover the transformative power of intuition 

Creating a Vision Board using Power of Intuiton

In this episode, Jen discusses the power of intuition in creating a vision board that helps visualize the future self. With emphasis on non-judgment and resonance, she explains her unique approach towards vision boarding that might be different from traditional goal-setting processes. She provides steps on how to select and group images based on their emotional resonance, rather than their rational or logical relevance to specific goals. She also shares her insights on the importance of patience and openness during this process. She encourages listeners to share their vision boards and engage on her Instagram page, @momwritesfirst.

00:00 Introduction and Podcast Purpose
00:31 The Importance of Vision Boards
01:26 The Reality of New Year's Resolutions
02:23 The Power of Intuition in Achieving Goals
03:58 Creating a Vision Board: Gathering Supplies
04:34 Creating a Vision Board: Selecting Images
06:35 Creating a Vision Board: Assembling the Board
08:41 The Impact of Vision Boards on Personal Growth
09:42 Conclusion and Invitation to Share Vision Boards

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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Have you ever been swept up by a tidal wave of guilt when you sit down to write, feeling like you're choosing your passion over your kids? That's the monster known as Mom Guilt, and it's exactly what we're taming in this episode. I'm Jen, your fellow mom and writer, who's been right there in the trenches with you. Together, we'll explore a transformative four-step process to navigate these tricky emotions, so that we can write more and still be the awesome, incredible moms that we already are! 

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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As the clock ticked over to a new year, I found myself scribbling down writing dreams in the precious margins of motherhood, determined to bring them to life. This episode is a love letter to all the busy moms who harbor stories within, yearning to claim their writer's mantle amid the chaos of parenting and daily life. Learn 5 tips to truly becoming a writer this year! 

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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