Living Life 90 Days at a Time with April S.

Woah, time flies. Last year I talked about taking a break and didn't k is a year would pass. I'm reenergized and slowly healing (mentally). Let's talk about these toddler times, tough times and improving ourselves. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/april-sonsona/support

Wanted to give a new way to review my background and experience, via podcast. I talk to myself for 10 minutes talking to my resume. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/april-sonsona/support

Vacation is good for the soul. Unplug, unwind and reconnect with your “why” and don’t feel guilty about taking time off. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/april-sonsona/support

Let’s talk race and why little comments hurt and how you can help recognize little jabs that add up to harmful beliefs. Yeah, I said it. Why does it matter? My son is mixed race and someone asked a question referring to me as a caregiver or nanny, not his mom. Talk about awkward. I’m going to raise him to understand different and diverse brightens your outlook and experience. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/april-sonsona/support

Yesterday was a good day, but Friday was a really bad day. I talk through my thoughts with depression and anxiety that postpartum has really given me and how I deal with those bad days. And for more help or someone to talk to, there is always the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-8244 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/april-sonsona/support

We drove from Atlanta, Ga to San Francisco, CA and back in 30 days while our newborn was 2 months old. This is our schedule, itinerary and my top 5 recommendations. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/april-sonsona/support

I never thought I would be a mom that spends time baking for my baby, but I am so concerned with the veggies and nutrition that he gets I want to know what he is eating. It’s been a fun process and a learning process. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/april-sonsona/support

Depression and anxiety hit me hard post pregnancy. Everyone deals with it differently, and I’m trying to find a new balance. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/april-sonsona/support

It’s been around 65 days. I’m going to give you my tips on how I’ve stayed positive and motivated while we’ve stayed at home. Exercise, Nutrition and mental breaks have worked for me. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/april-sonsona/support

I divide my vision board into sections, which include Family, Health, Wealth/Career and Travel. Find your priorities then write them down. Organize with magazine photos, printing from internet or going digital. Put it in a place where you can see the goals in front of you and refocus your actions to those goals. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/april-sonsona/support

I woke up one morning and thought, “what if we rented an RV, with our newborn, and travel across the country for a month.” Surely, Joseph would think it was crazy and shut the idea down. Nope, we started planning and decided to make it happen. Here’s what we did to plan and what we didn’t plan for (dates, budget, weather and locations) and perhaps a little mental breakdown and relationships building. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/april-sonsona/support

This is Roland’s birth story and how the day happened to escalate from a doctor appointment. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/april-sonsona/support

From rocking compression socks for swollen feet, jamming out to NKOTB while I got ready for work and snacking on snickerdoodle Dairy Queen Blizzard- here are 11 days in my 90 day challenge. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/april-sonsona/support

Here are the things I did while pregnant during the 90 day self care challenge (from cinnamon treats to cinnamon treats). --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/april-sonsona/support

Knowing your why and how to find it, understanding your story and how to tell it, defining your values and your mission. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/april-sonsona/support

36. September Vogue 37. Walked 4.4 miles 38. Baby Room Update Nesting 39. Isagenix Dinner 40. Refocus on goals 41. Made my bed 42. Shopping at Buy Buy Baby 43. Baby shower --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/april-sonsona/support

On these days our kitchen sink broke, but we didn’t stress out about it. We also stayed committed to what we said we would do and attended all of our doctor appointments. We ended up going the store at 10pm to get epsom salt for my swollen feet, was grateful for the positives in life and got my stuff together by putting myself together. And finally went to DragonCon by myself to enjoy myself. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/april-sonsona/support

I have lived my life knowing that I wasn’t the favorite in my family, school and throughout my career. That becomes a limiting belief that I would never stand out and never gained acceptance. Why not change your mindset and become your own favorite. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/april-sonsona/support

Little things daily make the difference! From getting a new lipstick shade, talking to my mom, finding moments to have fun, getting my hair done and getting a pedicure every little thing counts. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/april-sonsona/support

Naps, friends, massage and fur babies make up the next four days of my 90 day self care challenge --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/april-sonsona/support

I saw a post about expecting a child, posted by a man. It bothered me that women don’t post the same on the channel. This bothered me so much I moved up this content from its schedule so it can be discussed. What are your feelings on why women don't post or talk about expecting on LinkedIn? Personal choice? Privacy? Being scared that they wouldn't be seen as a candidate for a position? I have been scared, when I should be as proud as that man that posted about expecting. This is experience that changes you and makes you a better teammate and leader. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/april-sonsona/support

My trip to Nashville for 4 days gave me 4 days of doing something different for my 90 day self care challenge. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/april-sonsona/support

I’ve been eating by myself in restaurants across the country and Europe. What holds you back from experiencing great meals by yourself? Chances are is not knowing how to approach it or being scared of what other people think. Well, you are missing out! Here is how I have done it for the last 18 years! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/april-sonsona/support

Routines are fun, for some of us, to put organize thoughts together and plan out the week ahead. Sunday’s are my favorite, as I take the morning to create and plan and refocus my goals. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/april-sonsona/support

These days are focused on my girls trip to the North Georgia Mountains in Blue Ridge. I have a girls night out, catch up with my tribe, while I take time out to change my atmosphere and journal and do something for them - bake like a domestic goddess that I know I can be! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/april-sonsona/support

In this episode I detail about a community garden visit, taking time to do a at home facial, and getting a planner called “my next 90 days” to write down my goals. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/april-sonsona/support

This was day 17 from my 90 day self care challenge, but it was so much more to the story. I was really emotional when I had to ask for a stranger to tie my shoe, but why should I be ashamed? It was a moment that I realized we all need help. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/april-sonsona/support

I talked to my mom. As a mom-to-be she has some great advice and ways to motivate me and get my stuff together. Here's a little story of who is is and how she inspires me. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/april-sonsona/support

Sometimes you need to release the idea that people are perfect and you will never be. You are perfect in your own way and your story is added value to those close to you. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/april-sonsona/support

On days 7,8,9 I motivated myself to go on a walk by myself, went to Target and browsed the isles at my own pace and got my nails done for the events coming up. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/april-sonsona/support

Practice using 4 questions to get your elevator pitch down. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/april-sonsona/support

3 more things I did that were different for my 90 day self care challenge, the countdown to giving birth to my first child. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/april-sonsona/support

Everyday you have the chance to make your dreams and goals happen. Start with a list, align it with your goals. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/april-sonsona/support

I talk through the first 3 days of things I did for the 90 day self care challenge. This is the countdown to 90 days until I give birth to my first child. Activities included hiking, eating right, and going to a concert. Self care comes in so many forms and they can be repeated at any time! Just remember to take care of yourself! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/april-sonsona/support

This podcast will be about my life 90 days at a time. It will be about setting small goals to achieve larger goals and the steps and stories along the way. My friends, family and guest will share stories on self care, healthy lifestyles and of course the struggles that make us unique. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/april-sonsona/support