BEING A STAY-AT-HOME MOM AND NOT HAVING MY OWN MONEY SUCKS!

Hey my hardworking mamas!

Are you like me and constantly struggling with racing thoughts because of your mile-long to-do list, struggling relationships, or caught up in all the things that go into creating a business? 

I know it's not easy and it makes you feel like you're going insane! 

This happens to me quite often and i get so caught up in it that i forget the tools i have that help me deal with this issue.

In this episode we will dive into the power journaling has in quieting the mind. Let's get it out of our heads and on paper so we can better see what we need to do to reach a solution. 

Yeaah, sometimes it's that simple.

One of my favorite things to remind myself too is the serenity prayer- "God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference."

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Do you feel guilty that your partner is out there working two jobs to pay the bills while you get to be home? 

Why.. why do we believe these narratives when we know they aren't true. 

Do me a favor, stop the guilt. It is not serving you any good or your family. 

Do you get a break, I can imagine you don't. But if you do good for you. We need to learn to vocalize our needs to our partners before it eats away at us and our relationships.

Being a stay-at-home mom is the equivalent of working a 98 work week so unless your partner is working 99 hours lets stop believing the lies we are fed through todays culture. 

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Should we be grateful we are stuck at home isolated in our homes with little people that can barely speak?

Yes! We should be grateful AND it is hard. It is not an easy job. It is not easy being home all day, it is not easy letting go of your past self and sacrificing your past self for your family. 

Studies show being a mom is the equivalent to working 98 hours a week. So why does our culture allow for mom shaming when we do decide to stay home?

 Why do men feel like since they worked they can come home and just rest even though that's not our reality. We are running around 24/7. 

I am learning to let go of that narrative and wanted to share the things I struggled with when my life turned around for my family. 

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Trust me, you are not alone!

Let me remind you, whatever it is that you are not feeling supported in is probably because 
1. it is not something that interests the people that are close to you
2. they are too busy and wrapped up in their own lives
3. maybe they forgot or don't even know what it is we want/need support in

When I get down that the people closest to me are the ones that aren't supporting me I repeat this to myself "what if you didn't take it personal!"

Repeating that to myself makes me feel better right away. We are all busy. We are also probably not supporting someone that is expecting us to be there as well.

What we can do is tell ourselves this sweet reminder "do not take it personal," show support to others, and surround ourselves with people that have similar businesses or problems that can relate to us! 

We can also the conversation up to the people we love. you might be surprised that they have been needing the same support!

Love you mamas! 
 

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Struggling to show up for yourself?

You are not alone. Me too, like everyday!

In this episode I want to provide full transparency about the struggles I have as a mom, wife, and beginning entrepreneur. 

Yes, I was scared to admit I had postpartum blues. I was scared to start this podcast. I am even scared to publish this episode. But my biggest problem was feeling alone in these struggles so I want to share them with you.

If it helps even one person feel seen then I am happy I showed up.
 
This is for you as much as it is for me, so please hold me accountable as I try the same!

In this episode I mention
-My spiritual journey
-Her Renewed Strength Podcast (one of my faves that helped me grow my relationship with God)
- My fear of showing up and whats stopping me
-Me trying to figure out how every other mama gets things done

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How do you know if you are a people pleaser?

If you find it hard to say no, regularly take on extra work, even if you do not have the time, overcommit to plans, responsibilities, or projects, and avoid advocating for yourself!

 That's me! And let me tell you it is EXHAUSTING if you haven't realized yourself. It is not easy and its making our lives harder... all because we are scared to step on some toes. 

Let's put an end to this. I promise it is not conducive to our success in motherhood, marriage or our businesses. As females, we are taught to be quiet and polite but it is a different time and age and we need to stop assigning that gender role to ourselves. 

People pleasing has led to insecurites and constantly questioning myself and all my decisions and unlitimately like I am missing out on life. 

I want to be a more confident mother, wife, boss and want to step into me without fear. I encourage the same for you and in this epsiode you can learn the first step to this transformation. And that is to STOP PEOPLE PLEASING!

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Why does it feel like I am the only mom that has this issue? I have never heard another mother speak on this topic of financial dependency and that has made me feel very torn and like I am the only stahm that has a husband earning just enough to support us. 

This has lead to me questioning our decision to stay home with the kids and is it selfish to have my husband working so hard while I am 'just home.' 

But then being "just home" seems to me that it can easily be more exhausting than working a job, or two even. Because as a stay-at-home mom, we clean, do laundry, cook, care for our kids, manage finances, do grocery shopping, plan and prep for all events, and that is 7 jobs I just mentioned that people get hired and get paid to do. 

I have struggled with my self-worth because I was stripped of my identity which I had created. I equated my self-worth with my accomplishments and income. But when I had my kids all of that went away along with my self-worth which caused me to constantly question myself as a mom, wife, and entrepreneur.

I don't want the same for you. We are worth so much, we do so much, and we are so amazing yet we feel so belittled because of our role as a stay-at-home moms and I'm tired of sticking to that narrative.  

I am here to acknowledge you, other mamas. I want to love and support you through this, so thanks for joining me in Today's conversation! 

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I am sure most moms will take any advice when it comes to helping us have a more productive day but I guarantee if you build this practice into your routine you can have a more purposeful and productive day.

What journaling can look like: 

1. A digital working document (i.e. in your GDrive)
2. Keeping a written journal ( i used to do this but my hand would start to hurt and that would make me not want to journal)
3. Bullet notes for your day (gratitude, to-do-lists, keep it in a place where it can stay compiled)

What journaling does:

1. Organizes thoughts- gain clarity (think where do I start, why am I feeling what I'm feeling)
2. Relieves stress and anxiety
3. Gives us direction. Makes us more purposeful. Increases our self-esteem/confidence

What my practice looks like
1. What I’ve learned
2. My intention for the day
3. 3 things I'm grateful for
4. Top 3 things I need to get done today
5. Then I write to myself or my kids 

Remember
Journal writing gives us insights into who we are, who we were, and who we can become.”  – Sandra Marinella

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HAPPY NEW YEARS!

What better way to start the year and this podcast than with this one key concept I know will make this a better year for us. I just love a fresh start to incorporate healthy habits and self-improvement into my routines! And here is one resolution I dedicate every day of this year to standing by... and what is this resolution you ask?

First I want to tell you three things that will help you plan a New Years resolution for success.

Then share with you why this one New Years resolution will make you happier.

Ok, do you want to know what it is?

Gratitude journaling! The one thing that I know will make you a happier and healthier you this year. I know from experience that is has improved my life, my relationships, so why not make this a priority for my own health.

I am ready for change this year and that requires me making change so I dedicate every day this year to share 3 things I am grateful for and welcome you to join me. You can click here to join the Facebook group and practice the discipline of keeping a gratitude journal. 

As moms, wives, and entrepreneurs it is easy to dwell in the negative sometimes but I want to help you focus on the positive. So, let's do this together!

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Do you struggle to feel present with your littles because you have a running to-do list in the back of your head?

Are you tired of being on call 24/7 as a mom wife and entrepreneur?

Or do you even struggle with calling yourself an entrepreneur since you are a STAHM that doesn’t even contribute financially to her home?

Are you ready to step into this new life and learn how to make the best of it and feel successful whether you are making $100 a month or $100k a month?

In this podcast, you will learn alongside me how to create a happy thriving home and business while battling the struggles of motherhood, wife life, and growing a business from home. I promise to share my lessons learned as well as provide accountability in helping you make the changes and adjustments you wish to make to be a better you. My mission is to help you not feel so alone in your struggles and share my experience as to how I overcome them. I want to help other mamas feel more confident and proud (step into our roles with joy and happiness) of our roles as mothers, wives, and entrepreneurs to have a happy loving home environment. 

If you're ready to cut the bullshit and half ass job we are doing and step into our new roles with complete confidence and pride join me as we practice our gratitude and cut the complaints that eat away our joy. Each week we will work on self-improvement, mindset, and building healthy habits.

Hey, I am Sareena. Mom of 2 under 3, a very moody wife, and still too scared to call myself an entrepreneur/WFHM. Constantly drown in mom guilt when trying to WFHM, go to the gym, or just quickly wash my face before running to get them into bed. Laying in bed wondering what’s missing in my marriage, feeling like I failed as a mom for any little thing, and feeling like I'm locked in a financially dependent jail cell that I can't escape. Feeling guilty that my husband is exhausted from having to work two jobs while “I am just home.”

I finally realized that if I continue this pity party I will never find happiness. I need to step into my role as a mom wife and BOSS to feel confident and happy with my new life. I need to put systems in place and stick to them even though it's hard, why did I think it was supposed to be so easy? Join me as I give it to you how it is so we can accept and start to make the changes we desperately need but are too prideful to admit. I'm here to share with you the lessons that are making me a better person one day at a time. 

If you are ready to start by admitting that we have been doing it wrong, learn how to do it right, and implement some systems we don’t think we need but know will help… sit with me as we discuss where we went wrong and what we can do to make our role as a mom, wife, and entrepreneur easier. Let’s thrive as a family and in our business mamas. 

So before we reach overwhelm, let's stop take a deep breathe, and look at how can we do this smarter, not harder!

It starts here…Let’s develop that growth mindset, and start journaling and practicing gratitude! 

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