Our Mindful Way

Why Balance is a Myth

Is finding balance in life really the end-all-be-all? Tune into this week's episode as I share a new perspective around finding balance, and why it's not what we should be trying to achieve. Life is about finding harmony, rhythm, and adjusting our sails day to day, week to week, season to season. Sometimes we have to lean harder into parts of life and that is okay! My hope is that we can leave the whole balance thing at the curb. Because when we're trying to balance it all, we feel spread too thin, overwhelmed, less than, unfulfilled, and we are not as productive or successful!  I hope you take a few things with you and feel a shift happen within as you navigate the rest of your week. What matters most right now? What does success look like to you? Where do you need to lean into right now?  Life begins with us. We have more control than we think. Our whole self matters, all of the time, and it's time start to make small micro-shifts to truly step into a life of less stress and more happiness.  Let's Connect! Follow over on Instagram: @ourmindfulway [https://www.instagram.com/ourmindfulway/] Grab my favorite tools over at  http://www.ourmindfulway.com [http://www.ourmindfulway.com/]

Dismantling Diet Culture and Intuitive Eating with Registered Dietician Sammie Gollup

I am excited to introduce you to my friend, Sammie Gollup. Sammie is known as the "anti-diet mama" and she brings so much expertise and knowledge to us as a Registered Dietician. Maybe you've been caught in the cycle of diet culture, or think you need to reset every January.. I mean is this what life is all about?! Maybe your relationship with  food is just straight up complicated or you just want to feel good and set a good example for your children -- well, in today's episode, Sammie takes us through all of those things plus more. Sammie is passionate about helping mamas to heal their relationships with food and body by dismantling what we've learned from diet culture and finding space in their busy lives to take care of their own health in a balanced way. Through Intuitive Eating Counseling, she helps mamas to honor their bodies, create healthful habits, and improve overall quality of life, all while simplifying nutrition. Sammie aims to help each mama break the dieting cycle so she can become her authentic self and raise the next generation without the toxic influence of diet culture.  Meet Sammie [https://www.instagram.com/anti.diet.mama/] Website: https://antidietmama.com/links [https://antidietmama.com/links] Let's Connect! Follow over on Instagram: @ourmindfulway [https://www.instagram.com/ourmindfulway/] Grab my favorite tools over at  http://www.ourmindfulway.com [http://www.ourmindfulway.com]

5 Things to Stop Doing in 2023

A new year means a new page in our book of life. There's something special and exhilarating about a fresh new start. There is hope, wonder, and excitement for what's to come! Easing into the year with intention feels best for me these days, with a little bit of shedding and letting go. This month, I hope you spend time to reflect and renew, so you can show up as your favorite version of you in all lanes of life.  But today, I am getting right down to business. The title is a little harsh, I know- but this is some powerful stuff. Today I am sharing the 5 things I am going to STOP doing in the new year. I mean, scrolling my phone first in the morning?! Hello comparison and joy disruption. Thinking I have to do it all myself? It's time to truly share the load. Putting off all of my own doctors appointments? Yep - I'm guilty of that. This episode invites you to  join me in thinking about what matters most this year. We deserve to feel more fulfilled, more aligned, healthier, and more present in all that we do. And it can start with this episode. If you want to take this a step further, please come to the Reflect + Renew Workshop!! Together, we thoughtfully close out 2022, and create mindful intentions for the new year ahead. I will guide and coach you through some prompts, help you reflect, and set intentions for 2023. All participants will also receive a FREE 40 page Mindful Start Journal ($40 value) and a special meditation. Part of closing out the year with meaning is pausing to reflect on what we have learned, and opening our mind and heart for what's to come in 2023.  I hope to see you on January 9th😊 More details: $47 a ticket! And listeners get $10 off!   - 75 minute live workshop - Mindfulness tools + techniques - 40 page Mindful Start Journal ($40 value) - Guided Meditation - The recording for 30 days (just in case you can't make it live or want to go back and rewatch!) Grab your ticket here! [https://ourmindfulway.thrivecart.com/reflection-intention-setting-workshop/] (use promo code MINDFUL10 for $10 off) Let's Connect! Follow over on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/ourmindfulway/]: @ourmindfulway [https://www.instagram.com/ourmindfulway/] Grab my favorite tools over at  http://www.ourmindfulway.com [http://www.ourmindfulway.com/]

How to Create More Time

It’s a common refrain- there just aren’t enough hours in the day! But what if I told you, there ARE ways to find more time? It can be a simple as a shift…from thinking “I don’t have time” to HOW do I want to prioritize my time? Mindfulness can actually help us find more time. The key is to manage our attention and what matters most. By taking simple mindful breaks, we can become much more aware of our thoughts, emotions, and habits, which brings the clarity we need in order to choose how we want to spend our days. From mindful moments, coffee breaks, commuting to work, and making lists, these ideas are great ways to create pause, lengthen the lingering, and create more space in our day. This episode gives you some tangible tips, which are especially great for this time of year. So settle in, or head out for a walk, and get ready to take some small action to help you find more time even during the busiest of seasons. **It's almost time for the Reflection + Intention Setting Workshop! Be sure to get on the waitlist [https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/r6v8p1]so you're the first to know when the doors open! This special live event maxed out last year! This packed full live event will be exactly what you need to thoughtfully close out 2022, and create mindful intentions for the new year ahead. There is also includes a special 40+ page Mindful Start Journal and guided meditation. Let's Connect! Follow over on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/ourmindfulway/]: @ourmindfulway [https://www.instagram.com/ourmindfulway/] Grab my favorite tools over at  http://www.ourmindfulway.com [http://www.ourmindfulway.com/]

Gratitude: Setting the Table for Giving Thanks

We all know we’re supposed to express gratitude, but what exactly does that look like? How do we practice gratitude, and model it? The truth is, gratitude is complex and very personal. And the benefits are proven. Gratitude practice is linked to so many positive things— it reduces stress, depression, and anxiety, and positively impacts our brains in ways that may surprise you!  This episode guides you through the practice of gratitude, from noticing the small and beautiful things in our lives to making it a priority in your family.  I hope you’ll take one or all of these tips, so you can start to reap the rewards of gratitude, especially this time of year. * Enjoy a special guided meditation at the end of the episode. Happy Thanksgiving! I’m grateful for you. Use code MAMA to save $100 on The Mindful Mama Series [https://ourmindfulway.thrivecart.com/the-mindful-mama-series/]. 2 weeks left to enroll!! This valuable mindfulness for moms package is tailored to YOU. Through carefully curated techniques, you will feel more ease, presence, inner peace, and patience on your motherhood journey.  Helpful Links: Kids Gratitude Journal: https://amzn.to/3ACrDY5 [https://amzn.to/3ACrDY5] One of my favorite daily journals: https://amzn.to/3ABXvfk [https://amzn.to/3ABXvfk] Let's connect! Follow over on INSTAGRAM: @ourmindfulway [https://www.instagram.com/ourmindfulway/] Website: https://ourmindfulway.com/ [https://ourmindfulway.com/]