In our fast-paced world, it can be tricky to slow down and be intentional with our time, especially when it comes to rest. Our culture often equates busyness with success, and so we struggle to prioritize our well-being through rest and mindfulness. But we can find ways to include more rest through small intentional steps—and in doing so, we may find that our focus improves and we can better care for our families and actually find greater success.
Read MoreDana Malstaff is the founder of Boss Mom and creator of Nurture to Convert. She’s a mom, author, speaker, and podcaster who believes that too many brilliant moms are struggling to grow their businesses while balancing all that is required to be a good mom, partner, and woman. Our conversation covers a lot of ground, including how starting a business forces you to confront your insecurities and limiting beliefs, and how showing up to all of life right now (especially your own pursuits outside of motherhood) can set the stage for your kids to see what it looks like to live a life of growth and meaning.
Read MoreWhy is it so hard to create good habits? We think that if we can find enough motivation and discipline, we should be able to accomplish our goals. The problem? We think we have to go big or go home—and so we set ourselves up for failure.
B.J. Fogg, a behavior scientist at Stanford, explains why tiny habits are the key to changing your life. It comes down to creating triggers based on existing behaviors. We have the power to reprogram our brains one small positive step at a time—whether it’s doing daily push ups, or finding our calm in the midst of difficult parenting.
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Read MoreWhen the weight of the world is too much, too heavy, too chaotic, you can make some simple changes to be the calm in the storm—and exercise is one of those tools.
Dr. Wendy Suzuki, a professor of neuroscience and psychology and dean at NYU, breaks down how exercise has both immediate and long-term effects on your mood and body, and how these effects alter and protect your brain. And the best part?? Getting this exercise might be simpler than you think.
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As parents, there are so many things we want to teach our kids. We want them to be happy, but the truth is that we can’t teach that to them—we can only model it ourselves. Happiness begins with the parent. Today, award-winning author, speaker, and therapist Connie Podesta shares some truth about becoming a happy role model, and why (regardless of what is happening in our lives) happiness is a daily choice we have to make.
Read MoreReflecting shouldn’t just happen at certain milestones, like a new year or a birthday. Instead, it should happen frequently, to keep checking you’re headed in the right direction and in alignment with who you want to be.
Jen Sincero is a best-selling author, speaker, and self-proclaimed “motivational cattle prod.” Today’s clip will inspire you, grant you permission to rewrite your habits, and give you the tools to keep dreaming, chase after your goals, and be the badass you’re created to be.
Read MoreDr. Joe Dispenza is a chiropractor with training in neuroscience, neuroplasticity, and epigenetics. He’s most interested in teaching others how to make measurable changes in their lives. With the amount of stress you’ve endured over the last two years (and probably more!), now is the time to leave it behind and try a new path to find a healthier, happier you.
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