Category Archives: mindset shift

Coming Out Of The Fog

habits, Interruptions, mindset shift, motivation

We’ve all been in a fog this past year. There has been so much unknown, fear, and uncertainty. As we move forward to the next chapter, it’s like we’re coming out of the fog. Let’s make sure we come out of this fog with some intention and focus.

I’ve heard from many moms how much they’ve enjoyed having family dinners together on a regular basis. Not rushing around from so many activities. Not being so overbooked on the weekends. I’ve enjoyed not rushing around in the mornings getting everyone ready for the day. I like that we all sit down for lunch together.

stone steps through green grass. coming out of the fog

Yes, moms have been overwhelmed with so much this past year. The unknown. Remote learning. Decision fatigue. Working while your kid is sitting next to you at the dining room table. The piles of laundry and dishes that seem to accumulate when you’re not looking (which, let’s be honest, is not just a pandemic thing). The fact that everyone has to eat what feels like all the time. The worrying about the health of loved ones. The laying awake at 2 am worrying about everything. Again, the unknown.

So what’s next?

As life around us starts to open up, what are you doing next? Take some time to answer these questions. Ask your family these questions! Use them as a starting point for what’s next.

  • What is it you want to keep about this past year? (For me, it’s Sunday night card games with my husband).
  • What from your pre-pandemic life do you not miss? (For me, it’s saying yes to things because I feel I should. I’m going to be much more intentional about how I spend my time).
  • What do you want your life to look like going forward?

Let’s not go back to the crazy, overwhelmed, rushing around we did pre-pandemic. Say yes to what is important to us. Let’s build back better than we were in 2019. Let’s get intentional about our lives.

Who’s with me?

Keep reading about this topic:

One Big Interruption

Feeling Uprooted? Start Planting New Seeds

If you want some guidance on getting started on these ideas, schedule time with me.

What If You Have No Motivation To Complete Your To-do List?

mindset shift, motivation, time management

Do you have days where you stare at your to-do list, unsure where to start? There are so many things on the list. You don’t want to do any of them but you know you need to complete at least some of them if you want to keep your job or the roof over your family.

But really, you want to crawl back in bed with chocolate and a book.

I get it. At this point in the pandemic, I need almost daily pep talks to get out of bed. Every day feels the same. I usually like snowy weather, but this year, I’m over it. I’m ready for sun and warm days. (It’s currently April and snowing here in Denver).

Complete to-do listslow progress is better than no progress.

And if you could see the toys spread around the house. I’m worn out from getting the kids to pick up every day. Sometimes, I wonder why I bother asking them to clean up (and some days I don’t). They’re just going to make a mess again tomorrow!

And everyone needs to eat. All the time apparently, by the number of dirty dishes in our kitchen!

So why am I sharing this?

Because I get it. I get the daily struggle of finding the motivation to get those work tasks done. Of finding the energy to have another pillow fight with the kids. Another game of tag. Figuring out what’s for dinner. And when did the kids last have a bath?

This past year has been tough. This pandemic shifted so many things for so many people.

And I think some good will come out of it. I think people have realized what’s important and who is important, in their lives. Families have enjoyed having a slower pace of life. And I hope that continues as we move into this next phase of life.

We’re moving towards another chapter. What do we want that to look like? (Read more on this here.)

And how do we get motivated today? Here are a few simple ideas to get you started. We’ll keep talking about this over the next few weeks.

Move your body. Have a dance party. Create a list of music that energizes you. Exercise. Take a walk. Play tag with the kids. Whatever it is, get your body moving.

Know your tasks. We’ll talk about values a bit more next time. But when you know what truly needs to happen today, you can focus on those tasks. What next steps need to happen today? Everything else can wait.

Know the next step. Break your tasks down to the smallest possible next step. Then take it.

Manage interruptions. If you’re struggling to focus, minimize interruptions. Find more ideas here.

Pick one idea. Try it. And, if you struggle through today, know that tomorrow is another chance.

If you want to talk more about any of this, schedule some time with me!

One Big Interruption

mindset shift

This pandemic has been one big life interruption. Everything we took for granted, all our routines, everything has been interrupted.

interruptions

By now, we’ve likely created some new routines and maybe even feel like we’re doing a bit more than surviving. Or maybe you still feel like you’re simply surviving each day (or barely hanging on). There is no right way to deal with a pandemic.

Maybe this pandemic is a great time for a reset. Even while it’s frustrating. I’ve heard from several moms about how much they enjoy not running from one activity to another. How much they enjoy dinner together as a family every night.

As we move into 2021 and see a light at the end of the tunnel, start thinking about what’s next.

Now is the time to start building routines, identifying what’s important to you, and what you want your life to look like going forward.

  • What is it you truly want to continue doing as we move toward the next chapter of normal in our lives?
  • What needs to shift?
  • What’s really important to you and what does that look like in your life?

Take this time. I promise it will be well spent.

Want to read more? Head here.

Schedule a 30-minute call with me to talk about your relationship with time!