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From Stressed to Blessed: A Busy Mom's Guide to Conquering Stress and Embracing Joy
Barbara Siemen Barbara Siemen

From Stressed to Blessed: A Busy Mom's Guide to Conquering Stress and Embracing Joy

Are you a busy mom feeling constantly overwhelmed by the never-ending to-do lists and demands of modern motherhood? You're not alone. In our fast-paced world, it's easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of responsibilities, leaving us stressed and struggling to find balance. But it's time to flip the script and transform your life!

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Mindfulness For Moms: How To Stay Present And Enjoy The Moment
Barbara Siemen Barbara Siemen

Mindfulness For Moms: How To Stay Present And Enjoy The Moment

When I was just beginning therapy, after my debilitating depression and mental health crisis several years ago, one of the first things my therapist taught me was how to ground myself. I would so easily get caught up in troublesome thoughts, and this was a way to snap me out of it and bring me back to remembering where I was and what I was doing (working on changing my mindset and creating a better life.)

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5 Daily Habits for Moms to Cultivate Inner Peace and Happiness
Barbara Siemen Barbara Siemen

5 Daily Habits for Moms to Cultivate Inner Peace and Happiness

Daily habits can be tough to create, especially if there’s too many that you’re starting at once. That’s why I created this short list of only 5 habits for Moms to Cultivate Inner Peace and Happiness because 5 seems like a doable number. Let’s face it, nobody is going to create the time for you to cultivate these daily habits, you have to make the time for yourself.

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How to Prioritize Self-Care as a Busy Mom: Advice from a Professional Life Coach
Barbara Siemen Barbara Siemen

How to Prioritize Self-Care as a Busy Mom: Advice from a Professional Life Coach

Fellow mama, when was the last time you had a full night of uninterrupted peaceful sleep?

Honestly, motherhood is an all-time job with absolutely no days off. And I cannot emphasize this enough - practicing self-care for busy moms is a necessity. When you take care of yourself and feel connected to your inner being, you execute immense warmth, joy, and happiness. As a result, you can tend to your family better.

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10 Essential Time Management Strategies for Overwhelmed Moms
Barbara Siemen Barbara Siemen

10 Essential Time Management Strategies for Overwhelmed Moms

Are you a mom? You know that this automatically makes you a superwoman!

However, being fully committed to work and family often makes it impossible to care for yourself. While looking after the kids, home, work, and your partner can often be exhausting and stressful. No wonder you feel overwhelmed every time you think about how do working mothers manage their time. First, don't be sad; you are not alone – even superheroes need a break! Too much pressure can lead to mental strain, endless physical exhaustion, and more. Trust me; it doesn't have to be this way.

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15 Practical Ways To Be A Good Mom
Barbara Siemen Barbara Siemen

15 Practical Ways To Be A Good Mom

Motherhood is undoubtedly the most beautiful phase in a woman’s life. The sweet newborn scent, holding your baby in your arms, cuddling, and seeing your kids grow is among the most precious life experiences.

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Being Present Means Accepting Your Reality Without Changing It
Barbara Siemen Barbara Siemen

Being Present Means Accepting Your Reality Without Changing It

As humans, it comes naturally to us to feel the need to change the reality we don’t like- or the one we don’t think we deserve. The moment you see that things aren’t happening the way you want them to, it’s the very moment you start thinking about ways to alter their course.

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Quit Overthinking and Start Living in the Present
Barbara Siemen Barbara Siemen

Quit Overthinking and Start Living in the Present

Have you ever caught yourself thinking about some future event, or even predicting that it’s going to have a bad outcome? Don’t worry- you’re not the only one. In fact, it’s a pretty common behavior, and many believe that it originates from our natural survival instinct.

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Improve Your Productivity and Results by Living in the Moment
Barbara Siemen Barbara Siemen

Improve Your Productivity and Results by Living in the Moment

Originating from the 1990s, the idea of multitasking has been a hot trend for years. It started spreading from the mouths of the so-called “productivity gurus” of the time, who advised everyone that juggling several tasks at once is a great idea.

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Forget The Past And Future - Focus On Now
Barbara Siemen Barbara Siemen

Forget The Past And Future - Focus On Now

There really is no future when you think about it. There's an argument that the past doesn't exist either. How do we know that we truly lived in some previous time, whether 10 years ago, 20 years ago, or just a few seconds in our past? Quantum physicists will tell you that the past and future have no form of existence, and others will tell you that you're living them right now.

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Advantages of Living in the Present Moment
Barbara Siemen Barbara Siemen

Advantages of Living in the Present Moment

Being present is one of the best things you can do for yourself.

It teaches you to be grateful for what you have, and to cherish every moment. It helps you appreciate the small things in life that often get overlooked.

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Three Common Myths About Living in the Moment
Barbara Siemen Barbara Siemen

Three Common Myths About Living in the Moment

Living in the present moment is one of the most important things you can do to improve your life and relationships. It’s also one of the most difficult concepts to understand, let alone practice on a regular basis.

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