Tag: motherhood

I Deleted Instagram…

I deleted Instagram from my phone for 2 weeks. Here’s what happened… At first I found myself swiping to the second screen on my phone as my eyes darted around to find that orangy-pink icon that’s supposed to make you feel more connected to the world. My thoughts became louder as they bounced in my […]

Progress Over Perfection

DO YOU STRUGGLE WITH SEEKING PERFECTION OVER PROGRESS? I tell ya what, whenever I focus too much on perfection, I completely miss celebrating the progress I’ve made and often feel more frustrated, discouraged, and doubtful. What about you? Have you ever considered that progress can look different than you originally imagined? Think about it — […]

Lower Your Expectations

It’s time to LOWER your expectations.   Betcha didn’t think I’d give you that nugget today! Executing to perfection isn’t always possible *sigh* Well before I was a business owner, having kids challenged my enneagram 1 tendencies!⁣ There’s no such thing as perfectly in place anymore. ⁣Whenever I can get to it is the right […]

A Lot Can Happen in 18 Months – Part 1

Queue sappy mom story and a humble brag. 👇 (part 1) For the past 18 months, I’ve watched my son go from a little baby to toddling around as his own unique little human. He’s full of joy, endless smiles, he has 1 dimple on his right cheek, and he melts my heart. 💙 → […]

Respond > React

There are some days where I want to quit motherhood. Try as I might to get up at 6:20am, spend some quiet time in the Word, take a few sips of coffee while it’s hot, and then get my kids out of the house on time, it RARELY happens as planned. Someone wakes up early. […]

Check In With Yourself with Guest Mary Dea

August seems to be a month that beckons a fresh season, evokes a crisp, blank planner, initiates new routines, provokes reflection, or spurs on making the most out of the remaining months before the year comes to its close.  Regardless if you’re a parent, student, educator or have purposefully blocked out those anxious feelings you […]

How to Build a Business Around Your Big Life Dreams

Why did you start your business? Freedom? Money? Passion? Purpose? Have you ever lost sight of that reason or found yourself pouring your whole life into your work to still feel discontent, unhappy, unsettled, or like you’re missing something? I’ve been there. Which is why I created Growth Week to help you build a business […]

The 3 Things That Keep Me Going as a Mom

6-8 AM is the craziest time at our house. Wrangling my kids to get them dressed, fed, loved-on, and then off to daycare while trying to squeeze in some quiet time, prep for the day, and oh, be loving and present with my husband. By the time 9am rolls around, I want to dive right […]

Motherhood & Business Ownership: Things you need to survive

Shoutout to all my fellow mamas and caretakers who raise humans while also serving your clients and running your business. This stuff isn’t easy and I need you to know that you’re a total rockstar. And if no one has told you today, you’re doing an amazing job. Seriously top-notch.My son just turned 9 months […]