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    Thriving In Motherhood Podcast | Productivity, Planning, Family Systems, Time Management, Survival Mode, Mental Health, Vision

    The GO TO Podcast For Moms With Kids At Home!

    Do you want to love motherhood but find yourself in survival mode or burned out more than you’d like to admit?
    Do you feel tugged between enjoying every moment with your kids because it “goes so fast” and feeling mom guilt because you don’t?
    Are you tired of wandering around the house or scrolling social media but don’t know where to find the time or energy to do something that you would enjoy?

    There’s a way to create a life that you are excited to wake up to each day so you enjoy your time with your family, have a smooth running home, and still move forward on your greatest goals.

    Hi! I’m Jessica Jackson, homeschooling mom of four, productivity and time management expert for moms, and project enthusiast.

    In this podcast, I will teach you how to:
    – Navigate survival seasons with a thriving mindset through practical tips
    – Create a vision for your life and get clear about what really matters to YOU
    – Effective planning, productivity, and time management strategies when you have kids at home – they’re different!
    – Build family systems that support the entire family – including mom
    – Establish habits and rhythms that nurture you
    – Become a Soaring Mother so you can live connected with God, use your gifts and talents to bless those in your circle of influence, adventure with your family, and enjoy meaningful relationships

    I began motherhood with hopes and dreams that I could navigate my days confidently with purpose, live intentionally, find joy and contentment in everyday life, and have God’s help and strength in this lifelong journey.

    Reality:

    I was in complete survival mode
    I felt guilty a lot of the time
    I had no clue what my days should look like
    I was snappy and irritable with my family
    Can you relate?

    The good news – I closed the gap between what I hoped was possible and my reality.

    And you can too.

    I can’t wait to help you live life with purpose and joy and see your growth in the everyday moments of motherhood.

    Next Steps:
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    How I Completely Changed How I Experience Motherhood [Episode 107] May 06, 2020
    Show notes

    Today I'm talking about how I completely changed how I experience my life and motherhood. I'll share an experience that illustrates this point and then I'll talk about how. I'll talk about the actual things that I changed how I feel about life during really hard times, as well as when things are going well.

    Key Points from this Episode:
    • My third and fourth pregnancies were super hard physically, but this time (my fourth pregnancy) I am doing so much better because of the things that I've learned and been able to apply to my thinking. I'm using my time well and being the type of person I want to be despite the struggles, where I cannot say that about my third pregnancy.
    • Becoming aware of my thoughts was the first step to being intentional with changing the thoughts.
    • Consistently identify and shifting my thinking to more helpful and less distorted thinking has slowly shifted my natural way of thinking into a much more helpful and positive natural state.
    • Recognize what phase of the Surviving to Thriving Framework you are in. Are you in Surviving, Re-Entry, Normalizing, Exploring, or Thriving? This will give you perspective on your current situation and where you get to go next.
    • Teach your brain NOT to scan for negative and hard, but instead to ask "What am I grateful for?" "What were my big wins today?" and "How have I seen the hand of the Lord today?"
    • Think through what your next steps on your projects are so you know what's next rather than wandering and twiddling your thumbs when you have a few spare minutes. That way, you are working consistently on moving your projects and goals forward.
    • Carving out time for a spiritual connection with God has been key to my change for the better perspective.
    • CONSISTENCY is key to retraining your brain. Ask the questions every day!
    Resources
    • Thriving in Motherhood Journal
    Let's Do a Monthly Review Together! [Episode 106] Apr 29, 2020
    Show notes

    Today, I'm taking your with me through a monthly planning session. I review the previous month and look into the next month. Today's focus is more on how to use a monthly review when things are going great!

    Key Points from this Episode:
    • The planner helps so much when you are in time of pure survival and also when things are going well!
    • If you're on top of your game, add things to your monthly review page during each weekly planning, then you just have to finish off at the end of the month.
    • My focus for the month is either helping me get very clear on the one thing that really matters on a personal level or a study question I am trying to think about throughout the month.
    • We have an innate need to learn, so write down what you've learned and take some time to choose what you are learning.
    • Accomplishments are for anything you consider a win: projects, who you're becoming, progress in ANYTHING!
    • Places we went is a very short list during quarantine, but it's a reminder that it's healthy for us to experience new things and meet new people.
    • The Family category helps me plan things that are fun for our family, plan routines and systems for our family, and figure out what I need to intentionally teach my family.
    • Now, look ahead to next month!
    • It's so important for me to seek God's help in deciding what I need to focus on. My prayer has been to know what I need to do to be prepared for our future.
    • Make sure your projects is not a list of every project you ever want to do, but instead, is what you can reasonably do in the next 30 days.
    • Really think about your self-care. Think about where you are and what you really need right now.
    • To plan your days, consider energy mapping. Plan your toughest tasks for when you recognize you are at your best levels. Plan more mindless tasks for when you know you have a tough time focusing.
    Resources
    • Thriving in Motherhood Planner
    • Quarterly Review Episode
    How to Add Variety to Your Meals During Shelter in Place [Episode 105] Apr 22, 2020
    Show notes

    Today we're talking about how to add variety to your meal planning during this time when we are all at home with our families.

    Key Points from this Episode:
    • I've always had the philosophy that I cook one meal. My kids have never experienced double-cooking where we have one food for the adults and another food for the kids.
    • We allow kids to say "this isn't my favorite" but not "eww! I hate this" and those kinds of negative talk.
    • We have the family rule that kids must take 2-3 "polite bites" of everything on their plate and after that, they don't have to eat any more if they don't want to. The kids can make themselves toast or a sandwich if they are still hungry, but I don't cook anything extra for them.
    • I cook to what I want to eat because I'm doing the work.
    • Watch some YouTube to get some inspiration for something different!
    • Add something like homemade croutons to an existing salad you like to change the whole feel.
    • Cook enough food that you have leftovers (at least for the adults) to take some of the work out of prepping food.
    • Consider organizing your fridge where leftovers are all together and easily accessible so they don't get lost in the fridge.
    • Take something you normally make and find ways to change up the flavor combinations and it will revitalize the food!
    • Make something (like sauerkraut, tortilla, or pita bread) from homemade that you usually buy and it will feel new again!
    • Make a triple batch of muffins and freeze whatever you can't finish. They are quick to heat up in the microwave and a great snack.
    • Blend ice cubes into snow cones and add orange juice!
    • Leftover smoothies or kefir ice cream can go in popsicle molds to save for another day.
    • Homemade granola can be added to smoothies or ice cream.
    • Mix in a pre-packaged oatmeal packet with regular oatmeal to spread out the sugar and flavor.
    • Subscribe to a produce box delivery! They add variety and excitement to your fruits and veggies.
    • Try something that sounds crazy like Chickpea Cookies!
    • Find some friends to share recipes with!
    Resources

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    • Misfits Market Organic Fruits and Vegetables delivery - coupon code for 25% off your first box: COOKWME-LO0GPI
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    The Power of Family Stories During Hard Times [Episode 104] Apr 15, 2020
    Show notes

    Today I'm sharing with you an experience I recently had with learning my family stories. They are deepening joy, resilience, and character for myself and for my children. I invite you to join me!

    Key Points from this Episode:
    • Collect some of your family stories. You can read previously compiled stories, check out FamilySearch.org, or call a family member and learn from the source!
    • My great-great-grandmother lost her husband in the 1918 flu pandemic. Due to her pregnancy, she was too at-risk to say her goodbyes to her husband. It hurt, but she kept going. She got remarried and lost multiple children in infancy/youth. When faced with yet another death of a child, she punched herself in the stomach and told herself, "Buck up, old girl. You've done this before. You can do this again."
    • That phrase now comes to my mind when another tantrum, another spill, another mess comes my way. I can do this, and so can you!
    • They help remind me of who I came from and what they overcame and what they accomplished, even though things were hard.
    • They help in little ways to improve my character and choose to take on some of their traits, follow their example, and become more of the good that they were.
    • It helps connect the present to the past. It creates deeper, richer, more grateful experiences.
    Resources

    FamilySearch.org

    How to Get Out of Survival Mode [Episode 103] Apr 08, 2020
    Show notes

    This week we talk about getting out of survival mode on a practical level. What it looks like, what it feels like. Things to look for and be aware of as you go through re-entry to establish some routines and rhythms in your life.

    Key Points from this Episode:
    • Try to get back into regular habits like getting dressed, taking showers regularly, brushing your teeth, feeding yourself, and feeding your families.
    • There is going to be a point where you do see things happening in your favor but it's going to take some time and that's okay.
    • Make sure your habits are working for you rather than against you.
    • Just try to be 1% better in an area each day. It can be in regards to your home or your habits. It will slowly dig you out of the survival mode feeling. Look for things that can have some lasting impact like making a cleaning caddy, buying another trash can, or decluttering an area.
    • Re-Entry feels like constantly putting out fires. Once you've put out enough fires, then your brain can start to figure out what the new normal will be.
    • Remember it's not just about your home, it's also about taking care of yourself.
    • Remember that it's going to feel hard for a while and you're not going to see much change or progress for a while, but that doesn't mean that change or that progress isn't being built up. Once you start to see the progress, it will be SO motivating!!
    Resources

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    The FlyLady Website

    Sink Reflections by Marla Cilley

    Atomic Habits by James Clear

    Feeling Overwhelmed? Let's do a Quarterly Review Together! [Episode 102] Apr 01, 2020
    Show notes

    Today we're talking all about Quarterly Reviews! They are wonderful for when your brain feels so full that you don't know what the next step is. They can bring perspective to uncertain times and help focus the next stage of life.

    Key Points from this Episode:
    • Quarterly Reviews are so great to help empty your brain and plan for the next chunk of time.
    • Start by reviewing anything you wrote down at the beginning of the year. Things like your vision, goals, habits (if you have them).
    • Review your last 30 days
      • Write down what you've discovered or learned.
      • Write down what you've accomplished.
      • Write some highlights that have happened to or with your family.
      • Write down what books or podcasts you've read or listened to.
      • Write down where you went (even if it's just on walks around the neighborhood).
    • Ask yourself what went well in the last 90 days. There is something that is going well, even in the toughest times.
    • Be honest (but not mean) about what didn't go well in the last 90 days.
    • What progress did you make on your goals? What goals are no longer relevant? What other goals emerged? What goals will I focus on this upcoming quarter?
      • Think about "becoming" goals like being patient, being kind, not yelling, etc.
      • If you're feeling more on top of things, take advantage of the new freedom in your schedule! Be creative with what's in front of you right now for the next 90 days.
    • Decide what's most important for you to be excited about and focus on in the next quarter.
      • Connecting with your kids every day, cleaning up your home, starting a creative project to keep your hands busy, scripture study etc.
    • Ask what do you want to stop doing and what do you want to start doing.
      • Set limits on apps or other electronics that you are spending more time on than you want to be.
    • Rate yourself on a scale of 1-10 in the following areas. Ask yourself why and if there is anything you can do to bump yourself up the scale just a little bit.
      • Intellectual
      • Social
      • Emotional
      • Avocational
      • Physical
      • Vocational
      • Marital
      • Financial
      • Parental
      • Spiritual
    Resources

    2020 Planner

    Thriving in Motherhood Journal

    How I Go on Vacation Every Day

    How to Work At Home [Episode 101] Mar 25, 2020
    Show notes

    Today we're talking about how to work from home with kids around. This applies to all types of work we might do from home, whether that's a side-gig, projects, or full-time (but now from home) work. We'll talk practical things about the when and how to work this into life while kids are around.

    Key Points from this Episode:
    • When establishing a family routine, make sure to schedule in alone time for you. That can be before kids wake up, in the middle of the day while kids do "quiet time", or right after kids' bedtimes.
    • Consider having an earlier bedtime for kids. It's okay if they don't go to sleep right away, but they can have quiet, unwinding time before they fall asleep and you can get TONS done during that time frame.
    • Use Michael Hyatt's idea of "moving the needle forward."
    • Ask yourself what tasks you can delete or delegate to others and you'll be left with tasks that you are best fit for you and will allow you to be most effective with the time you have.
    • Plan! Choose 3-5 goals you want to accomplish in the next month (including work goals). Be honest with your situation and adjust as needed for your current situation.
    • Look at your week and choose your Big Three (see resources) from your project list. Make sure it's the next big chunk of the monthly goal, not the actual goal.
    • Add tasks in your context-based to-do list that allow you to move forward on your Big Three.
    • Ask yourself "What is one thing that would help me feel successful at the end of the day?" It will help you figure out what is most important, handle a nagging task, or set the bar REALLY low so you can find something to celebrate no matter what season you're in.
    • Ask yourself "What are the next actions for my 3 priorities for the week?" This is baby steps actions. This lets you take advantage of tiny amounts of unplanned time so you know how to best utilize it, rather than waste time figuring out what you can do when your kid naps longer than expected.
    • Ask yourself "What is one thing I can do today to make tomorrow easier?" This can help you identify what is stressing you out or think ahead to handle situations before they become urgent.
    • Be super open and communicating with the people around you with your goals and intentions for the week.
    Resources

    2020 Planner

    Why and How to Choose a Big Three for the Week

    Thriving in Motherhood Journal

    Practical Tips For Being at Home with Your Kids All Day, Every Day [Episode 100] Mar 18, 2020
    Show notes

    Today we're talking about practical tips to be able to enjoy yourself and your family during this crazy Coronavirus Quarantine time. As a homeschooling mom, I've figured out a few things along the way that can help as we all cope with the changes of being at home with our children all day, every day.

    Key Points from this Episode:
    • Look to create a rhythm or routine for your household. Every day does not need to be the same, but general expectations help kids and adults alike to feel grounded.
    • Cleaning up after meals is our "ticket to play/project" because who wouldn't want to play, but the work needs to get done too!
    • We come together, eat together, we have some sort of intellectual stimulation/conversation/activity, then the kids have free play. Then it repeats.
    • Build a repeatable rhythm that are tied to anchors of things like eating meals together.
    • More time at home means more time for the kids to engage in things they love as well as being more engaged in the housework together. Have a conversation with your kids about what household work needs to get done and who can do what. Yes, there will be more work with everyone being home, but there are more people to share the load as well.
    • Have a family council to discuss screen time to prevent the need for constant decision-making in the moment. Set a reasonable expectation.
    • Embrace the time you have to let your kids cook with you, clean with you, etc.
    • Don't try to recreate the public school in your home. Doing a little bit of skill work that is on level with where they are is all they need to keep those brain muscles active.
    • Having a solid family read-aloud helps so much during a tough time. It brings everyone together and lets everyone escape into a world together. Consider having something that kids can do to have their hands busy while you read if they tend to get mischievous without guided movement.
    • Just be curious. Just keep trying. Try something new. Each day, find things to mix it up. Do what works for your family.
    • Remember - You probably already have a lot of these things going for you, so make sure you're doing them intentionally and consistently and it'll be great!
    • Play games! They always help with math skills.
    • Keep what you can do in perspective. Sometimes all you can do is keep a smile on your face and stay kind. Set the goal to be respond rather than react.
    • Identify what is in your circle of influence vs your circle of concern.
    • Ask yourself what unhelpful thoughts you had and prayerfully evaluate them to see how you can make adjustments in the future.
    • Remind yourself this is temporary.
    • Identify what you, as a parent, are looking forward to on a daily or weekly level.
    • Pay attention to the magic moments with your children. It will help change what you see to find more of the magic.
    Resources

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    Chronicles of Narnia

    The Trumpet of the Swan

    Winnie the Pooh, The House at Pooh Corner

    Milly-Molly-Mandy

    Besty-Tacy

    The Boxcar Children

    My Father's Dragon

    Little House in the Big Woods - and all of the books in the Little House Series! The Long Winter is our favorite and maybe feels a bit relevant now.

    The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People - Stephen R. Covey

    Thriving in Motherhood Journal

    Letting Go of Control with Rosie Bick [Episode 99] Mar 11, 2020
    Show notes

    Rosie is a mother of three girls (ages 7, 6, and 4) and author of Congratulations! It's Cancer A Memoir. Today we talk about her personal experience with cancer, homeschooling, and learning not to yell. She was born in Utah but raised in Kansas City, Missouri. She has her bachelor's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and met her husband while getting her Cosmetology License. She loves writing, chocolate, and collecting pretty books!

    Key Points from this Episode:
    • Homeschooling can give kids a voice in their own education. It allows you to follow their natural motivation.
    • Listen to what you're kids are interested in, and then pull in curriculum that relates to what they love. They will learn so much more!
    • You don't have to teach everything yourself, even if you homeschool! There are so many resources you can turn to and be an example of how to learn something you don't know.
    • Rosie's molar pregnancy resisted all the regular treatments and at some point in the process of multiple D&Cs, light chemo, heavy chemo, surgery to remove 1/4 of her uterus was determined that the molar pregnancy was actually cancer.
    • Hearing from the doctor "this isn't going to be a normal pregnancy" lead Rosie to think it might be a baby with disabilities, but she never thought they could have meant cancer.
    • The strong marital support that came from her husband helped pull Rosie through the challenges she faced in dealing with the cancer.
    • Rosie felt through the cancer her lack of control over aspects of her life. It's helped her to focus more on the choices she can make, rather than the circumstances that she could control.
    • Teaching our kids to ask questions when they don't understand opens the door for teamwork in your family to face problems together.
    • Changing how we see our kids can affect how we parent. We can let them be full participants in the family.
    • We can control our behavior and the environment in our homes and can help teach expectations, but cannot control our children's behaviors.
    • Your child knows where they need to be independent and it's your job to foster that independence in ways that are healthy and appropriate.
    How to Have Friends When You're a Mom Part 2 [Episode 98] Mar 04, 2020
    Show notes

    Today is Part 2 of my conversation with Madeline Casey, Phoebe Cook, Linsey Jensen, & Kristen Ruesch. from Indiana on the topic of friendship. Today's topics cover how to help our children deal with conflict and how to serve each other.

    Key Points from this Episode:
    • Food is a major way to serve each other. Make enough dinner to share, or have a potluck. Everyone wins that way!
    • Helping care for another person's kids is huge.
    • Be willing to be inconvenienced by each other. The friendship is totally worth the sacrifice.
    • The more you get to know someone, the more you notice what they need and can feel more comfortable expressing what you need help with.
    • The service relationships often start small and grow as times goes on. Do your best to reciprocate service when you can.
    • Help your kids understand what they can control in the friend settings. When all the moms and the kids talk through conflicts together, it helped everyone learn how to grow together. Allow the goal to be helping the kids solve the problem for themselves rather than just coming to the quickest solution to keep everyone quiet.
    • If you can, get together without your kids!! You can talk without interruptions and develop deeper relationships at an adult level.
    • Have a theme for your evening (like a favorite things night or music night) to help guide your conversations.
    • Go on a walk - with or without kids. The kids are typically happy in strollers and you also get to talk at an adult level more.
    • Treasure the spontaneous moments of friendship that happen. They can mean so much more than the staged/planned ones.
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