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TPJ 1: How To Do It All (work, marriage, self care and awesome parenting?)
28 december 2018 · 33 min
Do you ever wonder how some people make it look so easy and seem to "do it all?" They homeschool their kids while also growing a business. They're highly productive, yet spend time with their loved ones and are fully present and engaged. Lees meer
People often ask me how I do it all; run a business, homeschool my children, take care of our home, take care of myself, my spouse, etc. In this episode we're going to dive into the topic of how I do it all.
First, it's important to dispel the myth that any of us can do everything.
You can do anything, but you can't do everything.
I believe in doing all of the IMPORTANT things, then outsourcing, reducing, and/or eliminating the rest.
I believe in working and taking action and accomplishing things, but I don't believe in busyness.
How to do it all:
Don't do it all!
Get help! Get as much help as you can. As your situation allows, outsource things that other people can do to enable you to do the things that only you can do. Outsource things you don't enjoy doing. Things that take you away from things that bring you joy and fulfillment.
It takes a village! You need other people in your life. There are people who will help for free. Drop your kids off to play with your friend's kids so you can run some errands. There are people who'd love to come play with your kids so you could take a break or work on some other things.
Multi-task.
It's not for everyone for every time. In caregiving times and other times when I need to be present and engaged, I'm not multitasking. But while I'm driving, walking, or doing other things that are autonomous where you could be listening to audio books, podcasts, etc.
Routine & rhythm.
We have a predictable weekly and daily flow. It drastically cuts down on power struggles throughout the day (getting out the door, meal times, getting to bed, etc). And because it's so predictable, I have blocks of time where I know I can get my work done and schedule in my self-care.
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TPJ 0: Love Parenting And Parenting From Love (the philosophy that will set you free)
12 december 2018 · 40 min
Do you struggle with feeling like you're not good enough, or that you don't measure up? There are so many different parenting philosophies out there: Attachment, RIE, simplicity, unconditional, Montessori, Waldorf, Reggio, gentle, respectful, conscious, peaceful…but which one is right for you? Lees meer
Join me as I dive into this topic and reveal my parenting philosophy.
The problem:
Every book, expert, & philosophy seems to contradict the others.
It can make you feel like you don't measure up when you can't or don't 100% follow a particular philosophy.
Some of these groups can be so judgmental and unsupportive when you don't fully stick to their philosophy.
There's so much out there and it's hard to decide what will work for you.
The solution (and my philosophy):
Love parenting and parent from love.
Love Parenting
Parenting should be enjoyable.
We should feel good about the way that we parent.
No one benefits from you being a martyr (including your children).
Not that it's always easy. There are definitely hard times in parenting. But overall, you should not parent in a way that feels like constant suffering & misery.
Design a life that you love.
You could go through your entire life…many people have and are currently doing so…not enjoying life.
Keep your cup full and spill out onto others.
What would make parenting fun for you? Minimize/reduce/outsource as many of the negative things as possible.
Parent from Love
When you're truly motivated from a place of love & care, you'll find the right words & actions (vs. operating out of fear or anger).
Holding your goodness to light. Self-compassion. Do things that are kind. Trust your intuition. Break down old paradigms.
Keep it flexible enough and use as a clear guideline. It liberates you from attachment parenting or from mainstream parenting. PERMISSION to LOVE parenting, permission to parent from LOVE.
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