Kristen Higdon is a former classroom teacher who specializes in reading. She dedicated 19 years of her life to helping kids in the classroom and went through All The Things that came with teaching during the pandemic! In this interview, you’ll get to hear her story and what that season was like for her as a dedicated teacher and as a mom to two kids who loved her job.

Once upon a time in what feels like another life, I produced videos for my YouTube channel that I created for online teachers. In February of 2020, I felt called to create a video that shared encouragement and practical tips for those who were struggling to keep going through really difficult and overwhelming times. Today, I’m sharing my top 5 tips to keep going and never give up as more people struggle with isolation & loneliness. These strategies & resources should help!

Today we’re discussing two of my favorite books, both by Jon Acuff. Soundtracks and Your New Playlist are going to be total game-changers. Stay tuned to hear a summary of each book, identify your own negative soundtracks, and learn to create a new playlist of uplifting songs.

Before we get too far into this episode, I want to let you know that I firmly believe this idea of having a family & work life balance is a myth. There is no perfect balance to be achieved here. Anyone who says they have this sorted and can perfectly balance it all is either lying to you or lying to themselves.

That being said, I do think there are some things we can do to make this easier on ourselves. I’ve gathered some of the most frequently asked questions I receive from women just like you, and I’m going to cover this topic by answering some of those for you in this episode.

In episode 17, we talked about identifying your priorities in an effort to protect family time with all the tasks on your plate. Today is how to manage those priorities when real life creeps in. We’re talking about developing flexibility, the value of reviewing and reflecting on our priorities, and more!

It’s easy to get caught up in the endless tasks that come with this season of life. Everything feels urgent and important, and it never feels like there are enough hours in the day to get it all done. Let’s talk about how we can be proactive when it all comes at us at once instead of reacting every time something new comes along that needs our attention.

Comparison is the thief of joy. You know it, I know it, and yet we keep struggling with it. One of the hardest things about being a mom is not knowing if you’re doing it right. But that mom I follow on Instagram sure looks like she’s doing it right! Maybe I should try what she’s doing. If this resonates with you, I’m speaking to you today. It’s time to get real about the importance of embracing your season of motherhood so you can better support your kids. Please know that I do not pretend to have this mom life thing mastered in any way, shape, or form. I do, however, think it’s important to have these conversations and get some of this stuff out in the open where we can deal with it!

Today we’re talking about my favorite time management tools and how they can help you organize work, life, and All The Things! The tools, strategies, and resources shared here have been a game-changer for me when it comes to overcoming overwhelm and getting things done.

James Clear is an author & speaker focused on habits, decision-making, and continuous improvement. His book, Atomic Habits is a game changer if you’re trying to make new habits stick! James Clear defines Atomic Habits as a regular practice or routine that is not only small and easy to do but also the source of incredible power; a component of the system of compound growth.