The Middle of Motherhood: Recent Episodes
Janet Livingston
The motherhood journey begins, and it just keeps on going. You find yourself in the middle of motherhood. Motherhood is one of the hardest hoods you’ll ever join, and I want you to know that you’re not alone. I’m sharing lessons learned, struggle, tips, tricks, and more as I journey in the middle of motherhood.
No matter what you do, someone will always have something to say. Tune in to learn why it’s important to free yourself from the opinions of others.
With summer here, it can be tempting to fill your calendar with endless activities. Tune in to see why slowing down may be what’s best for you.
It’s so easy to compare ourselves to others: how we parent, how we look, how are children are, etc. The list is never ending! Get encouraged to stop focusing on others in this episode.
Newsflash: you’re not superwoman. And neither am I. As moms, we wear many hats. But we can’t possibly keep all the plates spinning all of the time. Tune in as I talk about normalizing asking for help.
Motherhood is consuming. It can take up every available space you have physically, emotionally, and mentally. You can get so caught up in just trying to survive everyday and forget the woman you were before you had kids. That woman is still inside of you waiting for you to find her. Join me as I dive in talking about not losing your identity in motherhood.
As a wife and/or mom, I’m pretty sure you’re very busy. You’re probably always on the go, going from task to task, just trying to keep up and keep your head above water. Many times, self-care falls to the bottom of the priority list and we forget to take care of ourselves as women. I’m here to tell you that you can’t pour from an empty cup. Tune in as I talk about the signs of burnout or running on empty and action items that you can do to prevent this. Two of my favorite forms of self-care are exercise and taking care of my skin. Find the workout regimen I’m following by searching the hashtag #hiitcommit99challenge on Facebook or Instagram. Also, if you’re in the market for some great skincare products, I personally use Pomifera skincare and you can find that at Pomifera.com/jlivingston or take a free skincare quiz at bit.ly/jlskinconsultation
Do you pay attention to your thoughts and feelings as you go through certain actions or tasks? Mindset matters, especially in motherhood. Listen as I talk about how I’m learning how much mindset matters.
There’s no surprise that life is always changing. When you’re a mom, normal life can feel overwhelming at times. Life changes can happen suddenly and unexpectedly, causing our season of life to change. That can affect how you handle daily life, relate to others, and more. Get practical tips on how to handle season changes in your life as a mom.
Do you get hung up on all the things you didn’t do or get and neglect to acknowledge what you did do? Motherhood is so busy and always going, and sometimes we can be so hard on ourselves. Get encouraged with this episode.
Motherhood is BUSY! We have so many responsibilities that limit our time outside of family life. We may think that we can do it all, but is it time to reevaluate our expectations of what we’re able to do in the season? Tune in to hear more.
Do you find yourself stretched so thin that you find that you’re not being effective. Are you trying to say yes to too many things in this busy season of motherhood? Tune in to this podcast and learn why it’s okay to say no.
Are you trying to do so many things at once and feeling overwhelmed and defeated? Maybe it’s time to start small with your goals!
Many times, we think of habits as being negative. But habits can be positive as well and can set us on the course to accomplishing our goals. Tune in as I shared a habit that I broke and a good habit that I’m replacing it with.
Are you constantly feeling overwhelmed and exhausted? Have you made time to intentionally rest? Learn the importance of this in this episode.
You’re always connected, always doing, always going. But have you taken alone time for yourself as a mom? Tune in to hear why that’s so important!
Do you feel like, as a mom, you’re limited and unable to pursue your goals? Do you feel stuck in your comfort zone? Listen in as I give you three tips to help you grow beyond your comfort zone.
Are you trying to be the perfect mom only to realize that you fall short? Check out this episode where I talk about a situation that could’ve made me feel inadequate, but I chose to use it as a learning experience instead.
Now that the holiday season is over, it’s probably time to clean and get organized. If getting organized is on your list of New Year’s Resolutions, tune in to this episode and get some ideas.
Have you set resolutions for 2022 but have no way how to even start to achieve those goals? Make sure that you’ve set SMART goals; tune in to see what a SMART goal is and how you can implement it in your life. A great book to check out is Living Forward by Michael Hyatt and Daniel Havarky (https://amzn.to/31KSjrw)
Have you thought about your goals for 2022? Have you already made resolutions for the new year? Let’s go deeper into thinking about those goals and get to the root of why we set them.
Now that the holiday season is over, the savings don’t have to stop. Tune in to get some ideas of things you can purchase at discounted prices to use next holiday season.
The holiday season is great, as we get to celebrate the birth of our Savior. We get to spend precious time with family and friends and enjoy a time of rest and rejuvenation. Listen in as I talk about setting up boundaries this holiday season to protect your peace.
Are you stumped on what to get the kiddos in your life for Christmas? Well from a parent's perspective, I have some helpful tips on items to get children beyond toys. Science kits (https://amzn.to/3dOykKU), Craft kits (https://amzn.to/3dOVtgk)
Do you feel extra pressure and stress around the holiday season? Are all the additional activities around Christmas overwhelming you? This episode talks about showing yourself some grace and choose what you will and will not do for Christmas.
It’s the holiday season, so chances are that you will be traveling with your children. I have composed a list of helpful tips that help me when traveling with my children. You may also find these items helpful as well: Travel Potty (https://amzn.to/3DJgl3Z) and Travel Activity Tray (https://amzn.to/3kW0ac7)
If you’re struggling to keep up with the demands of motherhood, here are some tips on planning and organizing that can help you. Here are some things that can help you organize to have a more productive day: Clothes Organizer (https://amzn.to/3HimExo), Toy Chest (https://amzn.to/3cgRkRy), Storage Ottoman (https://amzn.to/3ovrij8)
Did you feel surprised once you got into your breastfeeding journey? Were you mentally prepared for all the work that went into breastfeeding and pumping? Listen as I share my struggles and lessons that I learned and am currently learning the second time around on this journey. Here’s my favorite nursing shirts: https://amzn.to/3khdffH Here’s a massage gun that is perfect for clogged milk ducts: https://amzn.to/3CXAvXi
It’s so easy to get burned out when you’re constantly on-the-go and not taking time out for yourself. Listen as I express my own struggles with motherhood burnout and the things I do to help.
I get it. Motherhood is exhausting, especially mentally. Our minds are so focused on all the things that it feels like they never turn off. Come learn about the 4 D’s of Time Management system that has helped me. *Books referenced: For Women Only by Shaunti Feldhahn (https://amzn.to/2ZeKRDj) and For Men Only by Shaunti and Jeff Feldhahn (https://amzn.to/3b8u1si)
I found myself starting the motherhood journey and feeling isolated. After sharing struggles with others, I realized that I wasn’t alone. This journey wasn’t meant to be walked alone, so come along with me. Join our private Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/870248666920333/) and be sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel (https://youtube.com/channel/UCkCMxu1x12tg3fPDVvruI9Q)