Thriving In Motherhood Podcast | Productivity, Planning, Family Systems, Time Management, Survival Mode, Mental Health, Vision - In Pursuit of Peace with Lauresa Larson [Episode 67]

In Pursuit of Peace with Lauresa Larson [Episode 67]

07/31/19 • 50 min

Thriving In Motherhood Podcast | Productivity, Planning, Family Systems, Time Management, Survival Mode, Mental Health, Vision

Lauresa is a mother of twin preschoolers and a toddler living in Northwest Arkansas with her husband and two dogs. She grew up in a family of 11 kids and is now a registered dietitian growing her own private practice, a teacher, and an enthusiastic gardener. She is the co-founder of the blog Black Thumb Garden Club and co-author of the Black Thumb Garden Club Workbook.

Key Points from this episode:

Writing is one of the most important things someone can do to make progress in anything. It helps us find clarity and move forward toward goals.
Finding time for creativity in small, consistent ways is a powerful way to make progress. Using projects and Next Actions help you stay focused and make the most of your time.
Setting rules for yourself during nap time (like no chores, be physically comfy) can open the doorway for you to utilize that time for creative means, but still feel rejuvenated at the end of nap time.
Having or being an example of having skills or contributions outside of motherhood helps others know that it's OK!
Committing to a career-focused education does not stop you from also choosing to have a family. Having a family is your choice, but you can look back in the hard times and remember that you chose it!
Gardening Tips: 1. Manage your Expectations - recognize that all things have times and seasons 2. Plant it Again - as soon as possible! 3. Prevent Total Devastation - use proactive measures to stop potential issues before they start
Best starting point for beginner gardeners: Tomato in a 5 gallon pot
Stop and remember God to help maintain balance. Ask "What do you need me to do right now?" even if you're really excited about a new idea. The answer is almost always "people, people, people!"

Key Points from this episode:

Writing is one of the most important things someone can do to make progress in anything. It helps us find clarity and move forward toward goals.
Finding time for creativity in small, consistent ways is a powerful way to make progress. Using projects and Next Actions help you stay focused and make the most of your time.
Setting rules for yourself during nap time (like no chores, be physically comfy) can open the doorway for you to utilize that time for creative means, but still feel rejuvenated at the end of nap time.
Having or being an example of having skills or contributions outside of motherhood helps others know that it's OK!
Committing to a career-focused education does not stop you from also choosing to have a family. Having a family is your choice, but you can look back in the hard times and remember that you chose it!
Gardening Tips: 1. Manage your Expectations - recognize that all things have times and seasons 2. Plant it Again - as soon as possible! 3. Prevent Total Devastation - use proactive measures to stop potential issues before they start
Best starting point for beginner gardeners: Tomato in a 5 gallon pot
Stop and remember God to help maintain balance. Ask "What do you need me to do right now?" even if you're really excited about a new idea. The answer is almost always "people, people, people!"

Previous Episode

Key Questions to Ask in the Evening [Episode 66]

In this episode, I talk about Key Questions to Ask Yourself in the Evening as a bookend to the questions from Episode 60 where we talked about Key Questions to Ask in the Morning. These questions help me reflect on my day and stay connected to God. They come from top productivity, mindfulness, and spiritual leaders.

I invite you to join me on Patreon with these questions and make a habit of this with me!

These questions help me feel more in control of my emotions and find hope and joy to live my life more positively.

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Living a Slow, Intentional Life with Brandi McIntosh [Episode 68]

Brandi is a mother of four (ages 4 - 17) who has worked with her husband to build a slow, intentional life with her family. She lives in the hills of central Texas. She shares how God's love for her and her family has guided her in her life and her parenting.

Key Points from this episode:

It takes different intentional actions to stay connected with our children and hold their hearts who are different ages.
Changing our emphasis from behavior to relationships with our children will allow us to maintain that relationship through the teen years and beyond.
Try to have eyes to see. Notice when our children are withdrawn and remember that sometimes that is when they need us to press in the most. (Adding food makes the heart-sharing easier for the kids, too!)
Schedule in one-on-one time with your kids. Put some to bed early if you need to in order to make it happen.
Find time to have time with God. If you can't wake up before the kids, try having 15-20 minutes for all your family to go their separate ways to have their connecting time with God. Have older kids take turns watching younger ones to help make it happen.
Pause and think about what you say "yes" to and what you say "no" to in order to grow your intentionality. Then take it to the Lord and follow the direction from Him.
Journaling the things you learn from books or hear that inspire you help you absorb the information and also give you something to refer back to when you need a boost.
We can make the choice whether we miss the things that happen on social media, or we can miss things that are happening under our own roofs.
Saying out loud what we are thankful for can help us find joy in our current moment.