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Gratitude isn’t just about saying “thank you” or jotting a few notes in a journal. It’s about choosing to focus on what’s good—even when life feels anything but easy.

Especially when life feels messy.

Because when you can find gratitude in the middle of the chaos, everything begins to shift. 💫

Here’s why it matters:
🌿 Gratitude rewires your brain for more positivity and peace
🌿 It boosts your resilience, strengthens your relationships, and helps you stay grounded
🌿 It reminds you there’s still beauty, even when life feels uncertain

The best part? You don’t need more time. Just more intention.

✨ Try this:
– Write down 3 small things you’re grateful for each day
– Tell someone out loud why you appreciate them
– In a hard moment, ask: “What might this be teaching me?”

Gratitude doesn’t ignore the hard—it helps you move through it with strength and softness.

Your Dare for the Week ❤️

Each day, find one thing that makes you feel good or grateful—and let it sink in for at least 20 seconds. Then share it in our Share the Good post inside the Moms Who Dare FB group on Friday. I’d love to hear what shows up for you. 💛

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Next Chapter Coaching Program HERE- Use code: DAREON20 as my gift to you.

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If you spoke to your best friend the way you speak to yourself… would you still be friends? 😬

It’s a confronting question—but an important one.

Because most of us are walking around with an inner voice that’s not just unkind… it’s downright brutal. And the wild part is, we don’t even realize it.

That voice? It’s shaping your confidence, your choices, your relationships—your whole life.
Whether you’re aware of it or not, your self-talk is running the show behind the scenes.

But here’s the good news:
You can change it.

You can start noticing the things you say to yourself on repeat.
You can start interrupting the thoughts that tear you down.
And you can start choosing new ones—thoughts that support, uplift, and empower you.

Here’s what helps:
✨ Becoming aware of how often your inner dialogue leans negative
✨ Making small, intentional swaps in the words you use with yourself
✨ Learning the difference between supportive self-talk and tough-love talk—and when to use each
✨ Trying a simple affirmation challenge to break the pattern and build a new one

This could be the beginning of a powerful new chapter.
One where your inner voice finally becomes your greatest ally.

You've got this. 💛

Your Dare for the Week ❤️

What’s one word that best describes you? Now add the words I AM in front of it and share that affirmation with me!

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What happens when dads take the lead at home? 🤔 In this episode, I’m joined by Paul Sullivan, founder of The Company of Dads, to explore the evolving role of Lead Dads—fathers who step into the primary caregiving role. As a Lead Dad himself, Paul shares how this often-overlooked role is reshaping families, workplaces, and the definition of fatherhood.

We dive into:
✨ The untold realities of being a Lead Dad
✨ The impact of midlife and empty nest transitions on fatherhood
✨ Why workplaces need to rethink policies to support all parents

This conversation will challenge everything you thought you knew about fatherhood and work-life balance!

Your Dare for the Week ❤️
Dare to be open and honest. Speak openly about your caregiving responsibilities and needs at work, and bring forward thoughtful, honest plans when negotiating things like flexible schedules or parental leave.

Resources Referenced
Lead Dad Guide

About Paul
Paul is the founder of The Company of Dads, the first platform dedicated to creating a community for Lead Dads and working with companies on policies for working parents. As a Lead Dad himself, Paul understands intimately the joys, frustrations, isolation and reticence around talking about being a Lead Dad. It’s a role that is growing in numbers but is far from normalized. Before starting The Company of Dads in 2021, Paul wrote the Wealth Matters column in The New York Times for 13 years. He also created the Money Game column in GOLF Magazine.

Connect With Paul
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