Ready, Set, Jen!

There's nothing easy about raising kiddos, especially in todays world. I share some of the things that have worked for me and share how patience has helped me tremendously.   The Application I talk about is called Ourpact. It has a bit of a learning curve that you'll need to work through with your child so that it functions for everyone, however, it has been a life savor!!!   Visit ReadySetJen.com for the Mighty Mom Makeover!  

The energy that spring brings always gets me excited! I'm encouraging you to use that energy to revive your spaces and take a look at what makes you happiest. Take time to get your summer calendar organized Start your new summer routine when the kids get out of school Plan for time for YOU Get rid of those clothes you know you didn't wear all fall or winter Deep clean some spaces Get your outdoor space ready to enjoy Looking back and reflecting on the last year can bring back feelings of confusion, fear and heightened emotions, however, you made it through! If you are anything like me, I have a new perspective and I don't take things for granted! In this episode I share my take aways, what I was the most grateful for and things that we should all keep doing.  We are excited to announce the The Mighty Mom Makeover! Listen to the details in this episode and visit our Website and Facebook Page to learn more! Links for this episode: 21 Day Gratefulness Challenge The Mighty Mom Makeover Nomination  Facebook - Ready, Set, Jen! www.ReadySetJen.com    The air is fresh and the windows are open! Enjoy that sunshine! xoxo - Jen

In this episode I encourage you to take the time to figure out who you are again. What are your favorite things? What are you known for? What makes you feel good?   Click Here and Download your own Printable   Life is crazy, we get caught up in the day to day routine, kids, work, dinner, chores...all of a sudden we don't even know who we are. Or perhaps we've changed, we're always growing weather we know it or not.    As a hairstylist and friend I absolutely enjoy engaging in real life conversations with people. I've learned that we all have similar things that are happening in life. I feel blessed to be here for people and blessed to have a voice to share, so that we know we are not alone and we can get through anything!   I hope that I can help you grow in confidence, happiness and positivity, while living life with a plan and direction. These thing all have a  full circle impact on one another, so I encourage you to lean on others when you need a little extra push. Also, be someone else's strength on their hard days.  xoxo - Jen

In this episode Fiona and I talk about: Confidence Goals Positivity Fiona is a certified woman's life coach, confidence coach, and owner of Woman Power Within. She shares how she became confident by taking the time and self awareness to know who she is.   She had to discover what makes her tick, what makes her smile, and what makes her happy. She also explored her strengths and weaknesses, she took the time to get to know herself.    Through this Fiona grew closer to God, she found what motivated her and she practiced gratitude journaling. She journaled her gratitude each day, no matter how big or how small. She also practices positive self talk by focusing on her strengths. When she has days that aren't as great she takes the time to identify her strengths to realize she is worthy and to get herself though the hard times.    Fiona says, stay consistent, by doing that you will be more competent, and by being more competent you'll be more confident.    I ask Fiona about goals as it is something she is very passionate about. She says that a lot of people don't set goals because of the fear of failure. She wants us all to know that failure is a part of success.   Join us for an awesome episode, you're going to learn a lot and we hope you start practicing these things today!   Links mentioned in this episode: Fiona Mensah's Facebook Page Fiona's Facebook Group Ready, Set, Jen!  Gratitude 21 Day Challenge  

In this episode I touch on the benefits of gratefulness, ways to practice gratefulness and I have a challenge for you.    Many of us worry, and each of us worries about different things. Worry can reduce our focus when we are always putting our energy towards it. Recognizing the things we are grateful for helps us see the good we do have and we can redirect the mind.    Gratefulness increases self-esteem, by realizing what we have and what we have accomplished it can make us feel better about our lives. This is true in  our past (memories), present (appreciation for what we have), future (optimistic & hopeful).   Gratefulness helps us think more positively and research shows that gratitude journaling increases optimism.  I want to encourage you to make gratefulness a part of every day. It will take practice at first and you might start with the main categories, family, friends, health, a place to live (which are all great things), but as you condition your mind to be more aware you will continue to see the little things that make the big picture.    I have a gift for you! I have a 21 day gratefulness challenge! Go to ReadySetJen.com and click on "Growth Challenges" and join us!  You can then download the app too if you would like. You’ll be able to connect with others and get daily reminders to remember to post.  I'm Grateful for You! -Jen  

I'm giving you permission to not be perfect. We set such high expectations for ourselves and then beat ourselves up when we don't meet those expectations.  For me, someone who has been diagnosed with ADHD as an adult, it's even harder for me to always meet those expectations. We can always try our hardest, but we also need to give ourselves grace. If you know someone with ADHD, you know that you have to be patient, usually they aren't trying to purposely be late or to forget.    Follow me on Facebook Check out my website for more ways to be grateful & positive.

So many of us are stressed and overwhelmed by day to day routines and activities. We never feel like we have enough time or that everything is chaos. I've put together some of my favorite tips and tricks that get me organized and create good daily habits. I love purging and getting rid of things! It might seem overwhelming sometimes but if you chip away bit by bit, you will get there. Listen up and see which things you're excited to do first.  Your home is followed by organization of your lists and schedules. Friend, you are going to feel such a weight off your shoulders after you let your mind relax. You'll never loose your lists again so you won't be disappointed because of deadlines you miss! Enjoy! The hardest thing might be picking which one you want to do first!

I've had a lot of conversations with friends about divorce or separation. It really inspired me to create this podcast. Divorce isn't easy and emotions are real. I promise you that with time, it will get better.  I share about my divorce and how to get along with your ex and most importantly, how to put your children first. 

Sometimes we just need to take the time to really know and think about what makes us happy. Each of us will have different things that make us happy but knowing what those things are so you can enjoy those moments and take time to enjoy those moments is huge. Self care is important or we can't be strong for others. Come listen as we talk about ideas for things that make us happy and ways to navigate through life.

Lets talk about 6 ways to feel like you are in control when everything else feels like it is out of control. Many can agree that it has been a strange year, each day can feel like a roller coaster with new emotions. We're going to talk about ways to survive the craziness each day and for the long run.    Join us and our community at www.readysetjen.com, because you are not alone my friend!

Every day is an "Adventure", we have good days and we have bad days, easy days and hard days. But we don't have to do it alone! I'm happy to have had all of the experiences and conversations that have brought me to where I am today. I hope that I can bring you ways of practicing positivity and gratefulness, so that when life gets hard you have the tools to survive. Happiness is an ever changing emotion due to our circumstances and conditions, but with positivity and gratefulness and awesome people around us, we can do anything!   Come join us at www.readysetjen.com, because you are not alone my friend!