With the end of the school year, planning vacations, summer camps, etc…this can be a crazy time of busyness, especially for us mams! New routines are coming, and we just want to check in with you to see how you are feeling about all of this busyness!

Pause! Check in with your feelings! Do you do that? Or do you just scramble around, stressed out, trying to make it all happen? As mamas, we can easily run ourselves ragged and forget that we matter! In this episode we took a closer at busyness and the power of our thoughts, emotions, and how we “show up” in this transition and season.

Here are some practical tips:

1. Prep/Plan. Print off a calendar so you can see the next 3 month’s activities.

2. Say NO to some of the things that are not necessary or extra.

3. Manage your thoughts. Stay in awareness.

4. Delegate. Ask for help.

5. Breathe. Remember to take time for YOU!

Let us know which of these tips you found helpful and plan to apply to your busyness! We would love to hear how this episode encouraged or challenged you! Be sure to reach out to us! Give us a “shout out” on your social media platforms! Thank you! Drop us a message, LIKE, SHARE, and leave us a review! Follow us on Instagram @wakeupanddreampodcast. You can also connect with each of us here:

Sara Carlisi:

@saracarlisi1

Kelly Armstrong:

@kellyarmstrongofficial

kelly@fullyembraceyourlife.com

Lisa Taylor:

@lisa.kay.taylor

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Happy Mother’s Day! With that being said, we wanted to take a little time on this episode to talk about the varying emotions that can be stirred up when it comes to this day called Mother’s Day. We understand that for some of you this is a joyous day to be with your children, your mom, and/or loved ones. But for others of you, this day is a reminder of the pain of loss, the sorrow of “what you hoped motherhood would be like,” or maybe you are separated from your children and grieve the distance between you. Or perhaps you don’t have a good, healthy relationship with your mom, so that is an internal battle, especially on the day we are told to honor our moms. Or maybe you have other emotions and circumstances we didn’t mention.

Regardless of the emotions that you have around Mother’s Day, we want to assure you of one thing: We see you!

Here are a few tips to help you prepare for any holiday that may (or has in the past) stirred up a lot of emotions:

1. Be intentional to make a plan. How do you want the day to look? How do you want it to feel? What do you want to do for yourself?

2. Manage your expectations. Don’t set your hopes high without communicating what it is you need that day.

3. Give yourself permission to feel the feels, and let them pass through you, envisioning releasing them.

And for those that don’t struggle with this day, remember to be an empathetic listener for those that have reasons for their emotions, and give a lot of grace.

We would love to hear how this episode encouraged you! Be sure to reach out to us! Give us a “shout out” on your social media platforms! Thank you! Drop us a message, LIKE, SHARE, and leave us a review! Follow us on Instagram @wakeupanddreampodcast. You can also connect with each of us here:

Sara Carlisi:

@saracarlisi1

Kelly Armstrong:

@kellyarmstrongofficial

kelly@fullyembraceyourlife.com

Lisa Taylor:

@lisa.kay.taylor

www.linktree.com/lisa.kay.taylor

Does spring inspire you to begin something new? But trying new things can naturally create fear, worry, and doubts. Why is that? Why don’t we choose to be excited about these new things? Excitement is a life-giving emotion that we get to choose!

Napoleon Hill, the author of Think and Grow Rich, said this, “It takes the same amount of energy to imagine the worst than to imagine wild success.” (paraphrased) So why not imagine these new ventures bringing you wild success.

Take time to pause, notice the beauty all around you. But also remember that when it appears that a part of your life is stalled and lifeless, be patient and continue to be diligent to “keep watering” those areas of your life, because there is LIFE under the surface. When you are not seeing the results you desire, wait and keep being faithful to the vision you have been given. Keep moving! And guard your heart against being influenced by those that are prone to discourage you, or jealous of what you are doing, etc. Protect your mind and heart to maintain that excitement.

Let us know what NEW beginning you are embarking on! We hope this episode inspired you to take action despite the fear and worry! We would love to hear how this episode encouraged or challenged you! Be sure to reach out to us! Give us a “shout out” on your social media platforms! Thank you! Drop us a message, LIKE, SHARE, and leave us a review! Follow us on Instagram @wakeupanddreampodcast. You can also connect with each of us here:

Sara Carlisi:

@saracarlisi1

Kelly Armstrong:

@kellyarmstrongofficial

kelly@fullyembraceyourlife.com

Lisa Taylor:

@lisa.kay.taylor

www.linktree.com/lisa.kay.taylor