New Years Resolutions When You Don't Feel Like It

I'm an aspiring minimalist.

I was overwhelmed by stuff. It felt like I spent all day tidying up and putting things away. I couldn't find the things I needed quickly and with ease. Sometimes I couldn't find them at all. Our weekends were spent in various house projects to maintain all our things.

It was too much. I wanted to enjoy my home and time with my family. So 4 years ago we started on a journey towards minimalism. How did we do it? Was it hard? What worked well and what didn't?

Our entire family has benefited from this venture and we're going to keep at it!  



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Which camp are you in?
Do you love to set New Year's resolutions?
Or you can't stand it all?
Or maybe you usually do them but it all feel like too much this year?

What if you thought about them differently? What if they were gentler? What if you could practice other traditions to start the new year that offer more renewal and focused hope?

Within the episode we discuss why even in hard times these rhythms are more important than ever and when done correctly healthy for us. We share ideas and alternates to the resolutions you may be used to seeing in media and marketing. 

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Are you hiding?

In the second part of this conversation with Ciara Burton we continue discussing connection. I get real and vulnerable and Ciara coaches me as I seek a motherhood community. She helps me with what I think many modern mothers struggle with, finding deep and aligned friendships. But what if it's harder because I'm hiding? Because I'm not truly open and receptive to those around me, showing up in my everyday spaces? Join us as we explore and I learn more about myself - in my own journey to becoming. 

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What makes our memories so special? Why do they stand out and hold such a special place in our hearts and minds? I bet if you think back some of the most special memories were also the most simple of moments. In this episode, we talk about what makes these moments special.

Did you know that science is starting to show the link between the senses and memory retention? Research also shows the impact that tradition and rituals have in establishing connection and family culture.  In a year time filled with uncertainty, we can establish security, belonging, and hope through simple traditions.

I hope you feel encouraged, that even if you're tired, it doesn't take much. And if your resources are tight, it also doesn't cost much to create holiday magic.

Happy holidays friends. May they be filled with love and light.


If you want to dive into the nerdy stuff:
Conjuring up Traditions: Atmospheres, Eras and Family Christmases

Giving Children a Great Gift: Family Traditions.

Family Routines and Rituals: A Context for Development in the Lives of Young Children

A review of 50 years of research on naturally occurring family routines and rituals: Cause for celebration?

Experts discuss the science of smell and how scent, emotion, and memory are intertwined

Scientists uncover new connection between smell and memory

The Role of Odor-Evoked Memory in Psychological and Physiological Health

Relationships Between Adult Attachment Representations and Family Ritual Quality: A Prospective, Longitudinal Study

Making Time for Family: the Invention of Family Time(S) and the Reinvention of Family History

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It starts with an open heart.

From there we enter every relationship differently. From our significant others, to our kids, our friendships, and ourselves. Choosing an open heart helps us to be present in our lives and start living into a life of alignment.

Ciara Burton guides mothers through the journey to Becoming Her. Healing our past, and finding fulfillment. Moving through anxiety and depression to find freedom and harmony. She is a highly intuitive and supportive coach whose words encourage us all to think differently about how we are showing up in our daily lives.

Listen in and then join us on Dec 29 for Part 2 of the conversation.

If you enjoyed today's episode please share it with a friend who may as well!

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Creating holiday magic comes with a lot of work. You may enjoy this work, you might not. You may find yourself completely exhausted and wondering how it all went by so fast! Or you love it so much you want to find the time to do even more!

In this episode we'll walk through 4 steps of how to approach the holidays with intention, discern what meets that intention, and partner with our spouses to help ease the workload for all.

Our ultimate goal is that you are able to enjoy the holidays with peace, joy and fun! That you and your spouse/partner/husband can work together throughout the season.

We also have a BONUS!
Katie Quesada joins us to discuss how giving a toast can give meaning to any gathering and how we can do so with ease! She helps us avoid common don'ts and awkward social moments! Listen in and you'll be ready to raise a glass - be it around a table, in a backyard, or over zoom.


Katie's Book Recomendation:
The Art of Gathering by Priya Parker


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Katie's Holiday Toasting E-Course


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Stoller strides for dads? Wait, why doesn't this exist?

In the current world of parenting, dads are doing their best to join in with moms and actively parent. But they are the first to do so to the extent that they are. A few generations ago, and even the previous generation had varied expectations and interactions with their children. So the experience, mentorship, and community that is available to new mothers is largely absent to dads. Dr. Jay Warren joins us to talk about why creating that is important and the potential implications on dads and families.

This is good for everyone! When dads feel empowered they can show up in ways they want to for their families! Mom can feel supported and the family a team. Baby and children feel a peaceful home and calm dynamic as parents work together. Dad can enjoy the experience of parenting more.  And when he needs it, a community of like-minded dads to go to for advice!

For full show notes and more check out the episode here:
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Connect with Dr. Jay Warren here:

https://drjaywarren.com/

https://www.facebook.com/drjaywarren

https://www.instagram.com/doctorjaywarren/

Check out his new course here:
New Dads Class - an online course

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TBA

I reached out asking how you would encourage a friend who was struggling. What an amazing community! You had such great ideas! It's clear you are a community that knows how to love and care for one another, that knows how to see someone who can use some encouragement be it for everyday stress management or when going through hard times. 

But do you talk to yourself in the same way? Or are you like so many of us and at least in some ways - are so much harder on yourself than you are with others? 

So today we are flipping the script literally. Included today is a daily meditation with positive messages to start your day and remind you just how awesome you are especially in these difficult times. You are exactly the parent your children need, a loving spouse to your partner, and a good and worthy person. 

We hope that you enjoy this exercise and pass it along to your friends as well. Let's spread kindness for ourselves and each other in 2020!

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Marriage can be hard. 
And you don't have to be married for it to be hard.
All kinds of relationships can be hard. 

But like with anything hard we can use it as a way to grow. We can accumulate knowledge, experience, skills to do hard things well. We can try and try again until we get it closer to right. 

I hope that through the experience of my own research and my own marriage that I can help pass along discerned advice that will help other couples thrive within their relationships.