164. How I am finding balance in my life this year




Simple on Purpose | Intentional Living and Parenting   show

Summary: I was asked to cover this topic in the recent feedback survey. I think it is a great question to ask, and it is one I've ruthlessly searched to the ends of Pinterest to answer, 'how to find balance in motherhood' <br> <br> In this episode, I will share about the extra demands in my life right now and the ways I am finding balance in a very busy season of life of motherhood, school and work. <br> <br>  <br> <br>  <br> Topics covered in this episode:<br> <br> * What we think 'balance' means culturally for women and moms<br> * What I have decided to make it mean for myself <br> * The power of prioritizing and all the reasons it is hard to prioritize<br> * What I am saying yes to this year<br> * What I am saying no to this year<br> * How I plan out my weeks <br> * How I protect my priorities and the reality that it doesn't always look or feel lovely<br> * Adjusting things as I go versus having an all or nothing mindset<br> * Owning it and not feeling like a victim of my life<br> <br> Links you might like:<br> <a href="https://simpleonpurpose.ca/mom-simplify-life-series/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Simplify your life series</a><br> <br> <a title="What I Learned While Searching for Balance in Motherhood" href="https://simpleonpurpose.ca/finding-balance-motherhood/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">What I Learned While Searching for Balance in Motherhood</a><br> <br> <a href="https://www.eisenhower.me/eisenhower-matrix/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Eisenhower Matrix</a><br> <br> Opportunity costs, talk about this a bit more in <a title="How to Define Simple Living for Your Family" href="https://simpleonpurpose.ca/simple-living-family/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">How to Define Simple Living for Your Family</a><br> <br> <a href="https://www.lifeonpurposeacademy.ca/roadmap" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Life on Purpose Roadmap</a><br> <br> <a title="How To Plan Your Day As a Mom (3 Simple Steps)" href="https://simpleonpurpose.ca/plan-your-day/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">How To Plan Your Day As a Mom (3 Simple Steps)</a><br> <br> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/themanwhohasitall/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@themanwhohasitall</a><br> <br> <a title="133. 4 simple habits that make my momlife better" href="https://simpleonpurpose.ca/simple-momlife-habits/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">133. 4 simple habits that make my momlife better</a><br> <br> <a title="137. Back to school routines that we have in our house" href="https://simpleonpurpose.ca/back-to-school-routine-ideas/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">137. Back to school routines that we have in our house</a><br> <br> <a title="Family Rhythms + free worksheet" href="https://simpleonpurpose.ca/family-rhythms-worksheet/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Family Rhythms</a><br> <br> <a title="144. How to lighten the mental load of DECISION FATIGUE" href="https://simpleonpurpose.ca/lighten-mental-load-decision-fatigue/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">144. How to lighten the mental load of DECISION FATIGUE</a><br> <br> <a title="150. A new approach to habit change: routine and habit refinement" href="https://simpleonpurpose.ca/habit-refinement-worksheet/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">150. A new approach to habit change: routine and habit refinement</a><br> <br> <a title="69. Will a simpler home bring me peace?" href="https://simpleonpurpose.ca/simple-home-peace/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">69. Will a simpler home bring me peace?</a><br> <br> <a title="Working through a bad mood with one simple question" href="https://simpleonpurpose.ca/coaching-mom-bad-day/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Working through a bad mood with one simple question</a><br> <br>  <br> GET CONNECTED<br> Make sure to share your thoughts with us in the <a href="https://www."></a>