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Episode #050 with Kristi Clover Productivity Hacks  for Busy Moms   * Head to SimplyJoyfulPodcast.com or KristiClover.com/050 to see all the Show Notes & Awesome Quotes that we collected for you!   A special thanks to our wonderful sponsor this month: PeachDish  *Be sure to check out all their amazingly delicious meals at PeachDish.com. You can get $15 OFF your first order by using the coupon code: SIMPLYJOYFUL   BOOKS & POSTS MENTIONED… Sanity Savers for Moms A Simplified Life Sanity Savers for Moms: Coloring Book   LINKS TO OTHER THINGS MENTIONED: ***See more details on the SHOW NOTES! Get your “Productivity Hacks” tips sheets for Moms HERE & for Entrepreneurs HERE. Get $15 OFF your first PeachDish.com order with the coupon code: SIMPLYJOYFUL Interested in starting a business that you’ll love? Well, I’ll be sharing more about how I built my business and more about B School (which I mentioned in the show) in February. Find out more HERE. Join our Simply Joyful community and get my Sanity Savers for Moms book FREE! The Simply Joyful Membership Site!! — To hear my special “How to Set Better Goals in 2018” bonus podcast episode! I forgot to mention that I have a weight loss program that I love called Optavia! I’m a health coach with them. If you are interested in learning more about that and my special coaching program, just head HERE for more info. Listening to Audio Books with Audible! The Simply Joyful Podcast mug Subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss the next encouraging episode! iTunes & Stitcher & now GooglePlay   I hope you enjoyed this week's podcast! My prayer is always that you will be blessed and encouraged by each episode. Live Simply. Be Joyful.   LET’S CONNECT! I'd love to connect with you more online! Be sure to follow me on social media and see what we're up to.  My Website | Facebook  | Instagram | YouTube | Pinterest | Twitter   **This post may contain a few affiliate links, both Amazon & others. Please see my disclosure page if you have any questions.

In this Episode I’m sharing:  my recent health wake-up call and how I’ve realized I can’t do it all the lessons I’m learning from it, and the ones that keep getting repeated  5 Simple Steps I’m hoping that you will join me in doing to take Better Care of Yourself Momma Action Steps Commit to one of the 5 steps to take better care of yourself listed at the bottom of this post Check out The Body Love Journey with upcoming Mom at 41 Guest and Certified Life Coach, Carmen Jubinville.  http://thebodylovejourney.com/challenge/  iTunes Review of the Week  “WOW! Dr. Karen this podcast is amazing!  Thank you so much in sharing your motherhood and adoptive journey. I so resonate with your story! My husband and I applied to become adoptive parents as I couldn’t have any more children after having our first son and getting stage 1 melanoma cancer during my first pregnancy. Always wanted to be a stay at home mom with 3 children. Unfortunately after 1 year (back then) of intense HOME STUDY, assessments, etc., we got the call a baby was available. However, we were unable to become adoptive parents as my husband was scheduled to go and help put out the flames after the Gulf War ended and they wouldn’t allow me to raise this baby alone while my husband was away for 18 months. Well needless to say, my husband wasn’t selected to go to Saudi and we missed out the time of a lifetime to have a brother or sister for our son. It was an extremely emotional, time consuming and private process. After listening to your latest show, I couldn’t put my iPhone down as I had to listen to all the episodes. After 29 years of not having anybody to share with in my adoptive parent process, this podcast is very therapeutic for me.  I know through sharing your experiences and your high level of professionalism, you will touch and be helpful to so many moms! If you are a mom, especially an adoptive or foster mom anywhere around the world, you will certainly want to subscribe to this podcast. It was so inspirational knowing that you don’t have to be alone anymore! Thank you Dr. Karen for taking the time to put this podcast together and continuing your efforts to grow this very important issue globally. You will touch so many lives. Blessings!” -Cheryl Lynn Cheryl, I am so touched by your appreciation and in sharing your story.  Thank you so much! Real Momma Quote “As you consciously choose to give yourself the gifts of self-care, they become an integral part of your rhythm and the vital tools that you will tap into for the rest of your life.”-Miranda J. Barrett NEW: Tweetables to Share!     #Moms: Here’s 5 Simple Steps to Take Better Care of Yourself! #Momat41 @DrKarenOsburn CLICK TO TWEET     Don’t you think it’s time to take better care of yourself, #Mom? #Momat41 @DrKarenOsburn CLICK TO TWEET   Five simple steps to take better care of yourself : 1. Take 30 minutes for yourself. Every day. I made this commitment with a few colleagues recently, and will stick to it.  It  could be three 10 minute time periods, or two 15 minutes, or just one big 30 minute chunk. Do whatever you want in that 30 minutes. It’s just for you. 2. Stay Connected. It can be easy to retract in times of stress and challenge. Who wants to hear your sad story, right? Nope, this is the time you gotta connect with family and friends even more. And then continue to do so on a regular basis. Make it an important appointment to meet with friends for coffee, talk on the phone, or Skype those who live far away 3. Move your body. A walk, yoga class, lift weights, 10 minutes of stretching, play with your kids at the park, and if you can, get out into fresh air. You fulfill a basic need for your body when you move each day, and it’s also the best stress reducer on the planet. 4. Meditate for 5 minutes a day. This could be rolled into your 30 minutes for you in Step #1. I’ve dabbled on and off with Meditation, but am determined to get back to it. Think of it as a reset in your day, a way to start your day more grounded, or a tool to end your day with peace. Just you, being still, eyes closed, and cross-legged on the floor for 5 minutes. And if you want some motivation as to the power of Meditation, listen to it here. 5. Stop pushing so hard. Ease up. Take more things of your plate. I’m starting to really question whether life is about how much you can do in a day, week, or month if it all feels like a push uphill. How about creating more space in your day? When did it all become about a race to the finish line? Life is hard enough at times, do we really need to make it harder by ‘making’ it happen a certain way? Take one thing off your plate that feels like your are willing to make happen. Do it today. Resources Audible: Get your FREE AUDIO BOOK AND a 30 day trial with this link for being a part of the Mom at 41 Community! Audible Recommendation from this Episode: Carry on Warrior: The Power of Embracing Your Messy, Beautiful Life by Glennon Doyle Melton Related Mom at 41 Episodes Episode 39: Why Comparison Kills You with Firecracker Mommy of 3 and Entrepreneur Tena Pettis Episode 62: How to Stop Shoulding All Over Yourself BONUS Holiday Episode #7: How to Take Care of YOU Mom at 41 Facebook Page Like the Mom at 41 Facebook Page here and read my posts of Inspiration and Support each day, and from all the other Mommas in the Mom at 41 Community! I respond to every single comment, post, and message here, and would love to Connect with you! Mom at 41 Newsletter Subscribe to the Mom at 41 Newsletter here to get Real Momma Stories of Struggle, Inspiration, and the Life Lessons Along the Way! Plus, I’ll update you when NEW Mom at 41 Podcast Episodes come out, send you the Balanced Mommy Checklist to help you de-stress, be a better mom, and take care of YOU, AND you’ll be automatically entered  in our Monthly Flash Giveaways!

Do you think you ‘should’ do certain things that you are just not doing?  That there is a way you ‘should’ be as a Mom? In this Episode I’m sharing:  the common Shoulds a lot of us feel as Moms WHY you need to let these go some NEW Shoulds I would encourage you to use instead Momma Action Step Sit down, pen and paper/journal, and create a list of HOW you want to be as a parent, work, and live your life. Create a healthier list of shoulds.  Take just 30 minutes to do this very powerful exercise, and then post it where you can see it a a reminer each day. Love of the Week: Twitter “Just discovered your podcast -love the how to have more energy one!”-Stella at Smart Thinking Mums Thanks so much Stella, and I so appreciate the love!   Stella refers to the BONUS Holiday Episode #1: How to Have More Energy in the Episode Series of the Top 7 Tips to Decrease Holiday Stress for Moms. You can catch up on all 7 of these episodes here! Real Momma Quote “Maybe stories are just data with a soul.”-Brene Brown NEW) Kick Ass Tweetables to Share!     #Moms: Here’s how to Stop Shoulding all over yourself on the #Momat41 Podcast.  CLICK TO TWEET     Maybe you should throw the ‘Shoulds’ away. Playing by your own rules as a #Mom. #Momat41.  CLICK TO TWEET   Resources My doTERRA store:  The Essential Oils I talked about that had amazing results for my son and hubby: On Guard + Peppermint (for Tyson’s cough), DigestZen (for Ed’s intense Crohns pain). Check out all the products with this link and the ability to purchase products online at up to 25% off!  Register here for the Essential Oils 101 for the Entire Family FREE Seminar as part of the Synergy Healthy Living Series on January 6, 2015 Top 7 Tips to Decrease Holiday Stress for Moms downloadable PDF Dr. Karen on Twitter Episode 61: Letting Go of the Image of Being a Perfect Mom with Kelly Covert Episode 54: The Beautiful Mess Called Life and Parenting With Heather Chauvin Related Mom at 41 Episodes Episode 50: Stop Playing it Safe and Go For it, Momma! Episode 33: Imperfect Parenting with Sarah Spear Episode 22: Saying No To Supermom Mom at 41 Facebook Page Like the Mom at 41 Facebook Page here and read my posts of Inspiration and Support each day, and from all the other Mommas in the Mom at 41 Community! I respond to every single comment, post, and message here, and would love to Connect with you! Mom at 41 Newsletter Subscribe to the Mom at 41 Newsletter here to get Real Momma Stories of Struggle, Inspiration, and the Life Lessons Along the Way! Plus, I’ll update you when NEW Mom at 41 Podcast Episodes come out, send you the Balanced Mommy Checklist to help you de-stress, be a better mom, and take care of YOU, AND you’ll be automatically entered  in our Monthly Flash Giveaways!