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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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    Latest Episodes:
    Rest is Part of the Work [Episode 77] Oct 09, 2019
    Show notes

    In this episode, I discuss the concept that the work of motherhood includes rest. Real rest is so important to the work of motherhood, especially as we gear up for the upcoming holiday season. If you take time to take care of yourself, then you will have the freedom to expand your influence in a way that is healthy to you and those around you.

    Key Points from this Episode:
    • You are where it starts. You are smack-dab in the middle of your circle of influence. If you don't nourish yourself, you won't be able to nourish those around you.
    • The more you focus on bringing the best for yourself, the more power and influence you will have for others.
    • None of us can go full speed all the time. We weren't designed to go go go without taking time to rest.
    • Sometimes we become numb to the amount of work we are doing in our daily lives. It's okay that we feel tired!
    • Laziness is a deception of the adversary to keep us exhausted.
    • Beware of being distracted to the point of not getting real rest.
    • It's not laziness to go to bed early, take a nap, read a book, write in your journal, exercise, play a game, work on a project. It's not laziness to do things that fill your heart with joy.
    • Plan in time for real rest for yourself as we approach the upcoming busy holiday season.
    You Have Climbed Mountains [Episode 76] Oct 02, 2019
    Show notes

    You have climbed mountains! In this episode, I talk about the dialog in our own minds that can adjust our thinking to be able to shift from "I am being beat up" to "I have climbed mountains!" The skill of having a Thriving Mindset is something that we can develop with the right tools.

    Key Points from this Episode:
    • Every time we reach a mountain peak, we find a beautiful view and can stop to recognize the strength we have displayed to get as far as we have.
    • Sometimes faith alone isn't enough to keep us positive. It's one piece of the puzzle.
    • Gratitude is one piece of the puzzle.
    • Identifying our cognitive patterns and distortions is a piece of the puzzle.
    • Connect with people.
    • Celebrating our milestones and progress helps us having a Thriving Mindset.
    • Planning for the struggles that we know will be coming our way makes the struggles easier. When we decide who we want to be ahead of time, it makes a major difference.
    • Ask God what He wants you to do that day.
    • Pick the section that you are struggling with the most and start with that if answering all the questions is overwhelming to you.
    How I Go on Vacation Every Day [Episode 75] Sep 25, 2019
    Show notes

    Today, I talk about Going on Vacation every single day. Time-blocking my day to allow for Vacation Hours has changed how I think about my days and has revolutionized my relationship with my children.

    Key Points from this Episode:
      • Telling ourselves "I am being present" with our kids while our minds are swirling with all the things we want to get done does not work.
      • Prep for vacation:
        • Have a place to write down all your thoughts
        • Buy a watch - do not check your phone to check the time
        • Choose a chunk of hours to be your Vacation Time. It should be the time your children need connection the most. For us, that's the mid-morning hours when we are doing homeschool. For others, it might be between when kids get home from school and dinner or bedtime.
      • During your vacation:
        • Keep your phone away. In your room. Take a vacation from worrying about anything that happens with your phone.
        • Don't worry about your own projects or to do lists
        • Be there with your kids 100% like you would be when you're on vacation
        • When you are on vacation, there are no "shoulds." None at all.
      • After your vacation:
        • Work on your projects!
        • Don't feel guilty!
        • Know that you've put in good, quality face-time with your kids (and not the video chat kind)
      • Being mentally there does not mean playing with them every minute of the day. It means taking a break from our devices and tuning in to our children and their needs.
    Learning to See the Value in Your Own Story and That You are Extraordinary with Jessica Dahlquist [Episode 74] Sep 18, 2019
    Show notes

    Jessica is a military mother of three boys and podcast host of the Extraordinary Moms Podcast. She talks about finding who she wants to be as a person and the joy in the moments where you can see progress in yourself.

    Key Points from this Episode:
    • Night before prepping makes the next day so much smoother.
    • When our kids lose it, we can make the choice not to lose it ourselves. We don't have to join the tantrum.
    • We have to recognize that our children are each unique children of God and we are too. If we focus on staying calm and staying safe for our children, we can allow them to explore and figure themselves out while we adjust our parenting to each child's specific needs.
    • Listen to our kids' feelings and let them be okay. We can coach our children to help them come up with plans for the hard times so they can do things as independently as they can. It can give them confidence to be able to work through their challenges they are faced with.
    • We have to let our children see us problem solve our own struggles (on an age-appropriate level) or they won't know that it's normal to need to struggle.
    • Are you cleaning the house to give you the right to complain when it gets messed up again, or cleaning because you love the feeling of a clean house. Pay attention to your motivations and evaluate what is working for you.
    • Most of the time, it's not about what you're doing, but why you're doing it.
    • Exhausted is not the same as depleted. Paying attention to how we are spending our energy can help keep us feeling good even as we are tired.
    • It's okay to adjust the tasks to accomplish the value you are looking for. Look at the whys behind the activities you are doing. If the task is no longer adding the desired value to your life, make adjustments!
    • Just because it's not working yet, doesn't mean it's not working. Play the long game.
    • Taking the time to reflect and acknowledge our growth helps up recognize our own extraordinary lives. We are extraordinary, but a lot of times, we just don't take the time to notice.
    • You are doing so much better than you think you are. You have grown so much more than you think you have.
    • It is a skill to recognize that nothing lasts forever. We can live our lives more hopeful if we can remember that our challenges will be just for a moment.
    • Close the background apps of your mind and see what's zapping your energy without your knowledge. Come back to them when you are in a better mental space and see how you can adjust your thinking for the future.
    Resources

    • Extraordinary Moms Podcast Episode 26: Dealing with Childhood Anxiety with Austin

    Where to Start When You Feel Overwhelmed by Your Messy House [Episode 73] Sep 11, 2019
    Show notes

    In this episode, I talk about where to start to get the house back on track after a Survival Mode season. I share my rhythms and systems that have helped me and my kids know what to expect when we are transitioning from full-blown Survival Mode back into "normal" life.

    Key Points from this Episode:
    • It's OK to make intentional choices to let things like housework go when we are in survival mode, but we need to pick up the pieces when we are able to.
    • Start with prayer. Then listen to the promptings of where to start.
    • "Home Blessing Hour" every week for concentrated time to take care of the house.
    • Go room by room. Garbage to the trash bag. Clothes to the laundry basket. Everything that doesn't belong into a basket. Put those items away. Sweep/vacuum the floor.
    • Set timers for short increments to get bursts of cleaning focus from our children.
    • Consider having some major incentives for after the house gets put back together.
    • Talk with your children while you clean. Use it as a chance to bond as a family.
    Finding Joy in the Truths of Motherhood with Valerie Woerner [Episode 72] Sep 04, 2019
    Show notes

    Valerie is a mother of two girls and creator of a Prompt and Prayer Journal and author of a book, Grumpy Mom Takes a Holiday. We talk about God's will, fighting the lies about motherhood that the world gives, and how to start adjusting our thinking during our days.

    Key Points from this Episode:
    • Dance to shake out the grumpiness in the mornings.
    • We are stronger than we think we are with the help of God.
    • "When ours [our plans] are interrupted, His are not. His plans are proceeding exactly as scheduled, moving us always (including those minutes or hours or years which seem most useless or wasted or unendurable) 'toward the goal of true maturity' (Rom 12:2)." - Elisabeth Elliot
    • Trust that worthy things we want to do will get done, even if it's not in the time frame we expect, or we will learn it isn't what God wants us to be doing.
    • We don't need to add extra drama to our lives. We need to be real about motherhood. We cannot do motherhood for the praise.
    • Our challenging moments in our days are just that - moments. Rehashing the hard times just forces our minds to dwell on those negative things rather than embracing and focusing on the positive that has happened.
    • We can give our children a safe place to grow up and don't need to share every mistake they make. Think about how that must make our children feel.
    • The world wants to distract us from the amazing gift that motherhood is. God wants us to recognize the gift that it truly is!
    • There is space a between stimulus and response. We can adjust our auto-pilot thinking to change how we feel about the same situations. Start by taking the time to notice your thoughts.
    • We can take responsibility and have integrity in our lives by accepting that things are not just happening to us, but we can choose how to act.
    Where to Start When You Feel Overwhelmed with Exercising [Episode 71] Aug 28, 2019
    Show notes

    In this episode, I talk about where to start when you feel overwhelmed with getting your physical health where you want it to be. We all go through times where we have to have our physical bodies take a backseat and this is my process that I go through every time I re-start my exercise routine.

    Key Points from this Episode:
    • There are so many reasons (physical & mental) that take us back to square one with our fitness. That's OK!
    • My big why for exercise is the endorphins. I feel better when I exercise.
    • You don't need to do the whole workout that is designed! Start with 10 minutes, then go to 15 minutes until you find the right duration for you.
    • Start with gently building strength (Physique 57), then add cardio (Marcy Upright Exercise Bike).
    • I replaced my standard transportation with a cardio bucket bike.
    • Find what you love to do to work moving into your day. Mow the lawn, swim, longboard, dance in the kitchen. Do what works for you!
    • I gain energy from exercising, not lose it.
    • It feels good to feel strong!
    • Focusing on getting my green smoothie in every day helps teach my body to crave fruits and vegetables again. It helps me get out of the survival-eating mode.
    • Whatever your body needs, feed it that!
    Instilling Courage and Confidence in our Girls with Amy Klein [Episode 70] Aug 21, 2019
    Show notes

    Amy is a mother of two and co-founder of Give Her Courage, a company focused on helping young girls develop courage and confidence. We talk about the how and why and modeling that courage for our children.

    Key Points from this episode:
    • Celebrate the nice things siblings do for each other to encourage the positive behaviors.
    • The things that are worthwhile are going to be hard and challenging, but we shouldn't let that discourage us!
    • Nothing is perfect. Just be in the moment. Try to focus on whatever you are doing in that moment and just be in it.
    • Sitting down for (a distraction-free) dinner as a family every night opens the door for bonding and communication.
    • Embrace your imperfections and let your children see that. Let them see you comfortable in your own skin. That will give them permission to do the same.
    • Risk-taking is doing something where you are stepping outside your comfort zone. It is as individual as we are.
    • Let your children know when you are feeling outside your comfort zone and are choosing to do it anyways.
    • Guilt is just in our nature because we are trying so hard. Confidence is reminding ourselves that we are great and we are doing the best that we can do.
    Priorities for My Parenting and Marriage When I'm in Survival Mode [Episode 69] Aug 14, 2019
    Show notes

    In this episode, I get into some of the logistics of survival mode. A few things to do during survival mode and a few things to do when you're not in survival mode to make survival mode easier.

    Key Points from this Episode:
    • When we can't get off the couch, we have to adjust our expectations of parenting. We may not be able to control what or when or where the kids eat, but we can focus on the fact that the kids are eating and that is good.
    • We can focus on keeping our one-on-one relationship with our children in a good place rather than worrying about the nitty-gritty of discipline when we can't follow through.
    • When things are good, work hard on routines and rhythms. Then, when things go to survival mode, they take longer to fall apart.
    • If people are fed, a lot of our behavior problems are curbed. So find ways for food to be really easy for you and the kids.
    • Use the tough seasons to teach our children compassion and forgiveness.
    • Survival mode part of this life's journey. Accept and embrace it.
    • Work to over-communicate with your spouse during the hard times. It helps you equally-yolk yourselves.
    • Have hope.
    • Ask your questions in the morning and evening! (See resources)
    Resources

    Key Questions to Ask in the Morning - Episode 60

    Key Questions to Ask in the Evening - Episode 66

    Living a Slow, Intentional Life with Brandi McIntosh [Episode 68] Aug 07, 2019
    Show notes

    Brandi is a mother of four (ages 4 - 17) who has worked with her husband to build a slow, intentional life with her family. She lives in the hills of central Texas. She shares how God's love for her and her family has guided her in her life and her parenting.

    Key Points from this episode:
    • It takes different intentional actions to stay connected with our children and hold their hearts who are different ages.
    • Changing our emphasis from behavior to relationships with our children will allow us to maintain that relationship through the teen years and beyond.
    • Try to have eyes to see. Notice when our children are withdrawn and remember that sometimes that is when they need us to press in the most. (Adding food makes the heart-sharing easier for the kids, too!)
    • Schedule in one-on-one time with your kids. Put some to bed early if you need to in order to make it happen.
    • Find time to have time with God. If you can't wake up before the kids, try having 15-20 minutes for all your family to go their separate ways to have their connecting time with God. Have older kids take turns watching younger ones to help make it happen.
    • Pause and think about what you say "yes" to and what you say "no" to in order to grow your intentionality. Then take it to the Lord and follow the direction from Him.
    • Journaling the things you learn from books or hear that inspire you help you absorb the information and also give you something to refer back to when you need a boost.
    • We can make the choice whether we miss the things that happen on social media, or we can miss things that are happening under our own roofs.
    • Saying out loud what we are thankful for can help us find joy in our current moment.
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