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Video Resources

While I’m a huge fan of in-person classes for personalized inspiration, there are many, many resources online to help you on your movement journey. I want you to seek out who and what motivates you.

Do you feel like workout videos or online tutorials are right for you? Write about it. Have you ever tried any? Which ones did you like/not like? Which are your favorite? Which have you wanted to try? What genres do you like or want to explore? Online access to fitness instructors has brought a ton of variety to the fitness world! Write about if and what you’d like to explore and then do your research—find what works for you!

Take Note: Fitness involves correct form to avoid injury. Please work with a trained professional on correct form if you have any questions. Safety first.

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Online-Social Media Resources

Do you follow any fitness, gym, class, or instructor accounts online? How do they make you feel? Inspired? Defeated? Write about it.

If they put you in a positive mindset, send those resources a message and let them know! Share your fitness journey with them—they are people, too!

If you find that you’re comparing yourself to them or your thoughts about them bring you down in any way, delete them! Take a social media break. Or find resources that do inspire you. There is no one resource for everyone. Find the one that builds you up! Or none if that sets you free!

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Try Something New

Today’s challenge is to try something new—a new fitness class (aerial yoga or bungee bounce, anyone?), a new workout video (i.e. Fitness Marshall on YouTube!), or choose a new walking route for a change of scenery. If you can’t do it today, plan for it. Stretch your body, mind, and routine by switching it up! Write about what you’re going to try and plan for it!

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What’s Fun For You?

Yoga may have been fun pre-kids, but maybe it doesn’t seem appealing now. Maybe you were a runner in your teens and 20s and now in your 30s and 40s it isn’t for you. So what is fun for you in the season you are in? If you know, write about it—what it is, the joy it brings you, etc. If you aren’t sure what’s fun, give it some thought today—what sounds fun? Write about it!

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Competitive Mindset

Do you have a competitive mindset? Do you compete with yourself? With others? Is competition positive motivation for you? Or does it foster judgment? Does it not come into play for you when exercising? Write about the role of competition in your movement goals, if applicable.

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Class Options

What exercise class options are local to you? When was the last time you looked? Classes can change on a monthly, weekly, and daily basis. What options are close to you?

Today’s challenge: research what classes are currently near you. Write down dates, times, and locations that sound appealing. Bonus challenge: sign up for one and put it on the schedule.

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Is a Group For You?

Group exercise classes—how do you feel about them? Have you ever been to one? Is so, what do you love about them? What do you dislike about them? If you haven’t, what do you imagine them to be like? Are any of your thoughts keeping you from trying one?

Are you afraid of comparison from others? Do you think you’d be able to show up to a class and not judge yourself or others? What if you went with the intention of being a supportive class member—do you think you could do that?

My personal challenge for you: try a group class this month. I encourage you to do this because I avoided going for years. I was afraid of judgment, I can’t stand the fact that I make weird faces when I concentrate on the moves, and I was always afraid I wouldn’t like the moves or a teacher would be too harsh. I finally started going again in preparation for this month—I got out of my own way and showed up to a group aerobic class where I knew nobody. You know what I found? A group of highly motivated, encouraging women who were showing up for themselves and their friends. They were prioritizing self care. They were nothing but encouraging, enthusiastic, and inviting. I found camaraderie in women with similar goals who were showing up. Their energy made me want to return…and I did. So let me lovingly suggest that you quit allowing your thoughts about what a class *might* be like stop you from meeting what might be the motivation you need to keep going.

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“Are you telling your soul to sit down and shut “Are you telling your soul to sit down and shut up so you can do the ‘more important’ work of getting through the week?” -Allison Fallon

A lot of writers worry that their writing isn’t going to be any good—but then find a way through that doubt during their writing. A lot of moms worry that what they’re doing isn’t any good either. What if moms had a tool to work through that doubt? Today’s guest Ally Fallon makes a solid case for how writing could be just the tool we need. She brings all kinds of encourage and insight about the sacred act of making space for writing in our lives and how to not get stuck in our to-do lists or lost in distractions. 💕

Ally is a new mom with a new book: The Power of Writing It Down: A Simple Habit to Unlock Your Brain and Reimagine Your Life. She’s going to help us see the myths surrounding writing (including the one that writing is for some people and not for others). She shares how writing has been transformative in her own life and shows us how it can reveal things we didn’t know about ourselves before we wrote them down. Writing is revelation and learning through play…things that we see and encourage in our children on a daily basis. Ally shows us how we can now turn that same philosophy and encouragement inward and apply it to ourselves as moms. 

We talk about all the things: writing, motherhood, misconceptions, spirituality, connection, life-long learning, the power of getting to know ourselves, and what you can do to get started today. We’re going to bust through some learned writer’s block and show you how to use writing as a vehicle to get to know your truest self.  This is a great episode for all moms—whether you identify as a “writer” or not. And if you’re a homeschool mom, it’s easy to see how these writing ideas can crossover into homeschool as well. 

Ally’s Bio: Allison Fallon is an award-winning author, sought after public speaker, and nationally recognized writing coach. She has worked with thousands of people to realize their writing potential and become published authors. Check her out: @allyfallon 📚😘
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AND YET.

I still learned so much from reading @allyfallon ‘s newest book The Power of Writing It Down. 🙌 Ally is on the @elevatingmotherhood podcast this weekend talking about her book that is available this week! Tune in and be inspired! 💛😘
Do you study or appreciate or follow certain educa Do you study or appreciate or follow certain educators or education philosophies? 📚 The work of Charlotte Mason has been an extremely positive influence in our homeschool and in my motherhood journey. I’m curious to know what quotes, notions, & ideas influence you 😘
Did you read the title of this episode and think, Did you read the title of this episode and think, “I can’t seem to get ONE type of rest as a mom let alone 7!?” I know I did a double take when I first read about Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith’s idea that there are 7 different types of rest and that we need all 7, but…my curiosity was peaked! Diving into her explanations has brought me so much personal clarity, I’m so grateful for her work and all the ways she shows up and encourages mothers. 

This episode is so life giving—Dr. Saundra is articulate, kind, authentic, and just so generous with her insights. She teaches us what we need to show up as our true and best selves. 

I left this conversation feeling so understood—and I know you will, too. As Dr. Saundra presents these 7 types of rest, she doesn’t do it in a way that’s overwhelming but rather shows us a bigger picture and that we really are all quite unique. The types of rest I need most in this season of my life probably aren’t the same types of rest you will benefit from the most right now. There is no one size fits all answer for everyone, but when it comes to rest, there are a lot of options! These ideas about rest will help you learn more about your true self so that you can understand what you need—and then confidently meet that need armed with information and insights about these 7 types of rest. 

This topic is also a great conversation starter. Once you hear the different types of rest and take the quiz online (www.restquiz.com), I bet you’ll want to send this quiz to your partner, spouse, sisters, friends, and moms group so you can dive deeper into this topic with them! It’s the resolution we didn’t know we needed going into the new year. Learning about rest is a great way for us to become more self-aware so we can support and nourish our true selves, recover our lives, renew our energy, and restore our sanity. 

Dr. Saundra’s Bio: Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith is a Board-Certified internal medicine physician, speaker, and author. She is an international wellness expert featured in numerous media outlets including Prevention, MSNBC, Women’s Day, FOX, Fast Company, Psychology Today, & as a guest on Dr. Oz show. More in the show notes on the EM website!
You know what most of my “top posts” in 2020 c You know what most of my “top posts” in 2020 contained? Baby goats. 🐐😋😂🥰 

They are pretty life giving, stinking adorable, and fun to be around. (New life, new hope and all of that). 💕

If you’re one of the mamas who liked the baby goat pics, I have some good news for you! 😍 One of our other goats, Eddie, is (most likely) pregnant and due around Mother’s Day! I say “most likely” because it’s always hard to tell if it took, but she’s moody and bossy and acting like she did the last time she was pregnant. 

As much work and worry as it is, I’m grateful that we have something to look forward to that gives us purpose and hope. 🙏 

Are you finding that you need to lean into future fun or hope at the beginning of the year here now that Christmas and New Year’s Day is over? 😘

Photos: @mrsmeganmiller
My word for 2021: Motherhood. 🌺 No, seriously. My word for 2021: Motherhood. 🌺

No, seriously...I know that my podcast is called Elevating Motherhood and that the way I show up for others is aaaaaaall about motherhood, but this year I’m also going to be reflecting on what it means to ME. 💕

I’m going to use it as a way to focus my writing (I’m working on books about and for mothers), a way to focus on our homeschool (thinking about motherhood first will help me lean into connection over things like grading systems), a way to focus on my marriage (let’s be real…a lot of disagreements among spouses center around parenting differences), and even as a way to learn more (I want my kids to see their mom learning and growing and reading and dreaming…to understand that that is part of what motherhood is, too). 

“Motherhood” is such an unglamorous seeming word when compared with others that are being shared in the New Year and doesn’t seem to be at the top of anyone’s list. 🤷🏻‍♀️

Honestly, I didn’t intend to choose a word—I feel like this one chose me. 💗 I’m not big on resolutions (I see them as incognito expectations and those lead me straight into funks), but I am into guiding lights.🌟 So motherhood will be my guide this year—I’m excited to see what that looks like, feels like, and what it grows within me. 🥰

What is your word for 2021? Do you have one? Would you consider choosing motherhood? ✨

Photo: @kristycopperfieldphotography 😘
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To be honest, I find all of the expectations surrounding the New Year really overwhelming. 🙈

And if our main goal is a healthy body, mindset, & lifestyle—what does that mean? What does that look like? Over the years, I’ve come to believe that true health varies for each person—& the more we can learn and broaden our understanding of “health,” we can easily begin to apply a wide variety of perspectives, ideas, & teachings to ourselves & our own health journeys. There is no one size fits all answer when it comes to our children’s health, our family’s health, or our own health. 

I’m really excited for the opportunity to introduce you to @holistichilda —someone who has been very influential in my own personal health journey. In fact, her voice & work is such an everyday presence in my life & learning that I realized it’s probably time I shared more about her & her work with you. She’s frequently referred to as “Holistic Hilda,” (which, the idea of holistic is just one more layer in the “what is true health” conversation). In this episode, Hilda & I talk about @westonaprice + the realities of modern motherhood, what holistic means, ancestral concepts of nutrition, how we can nourish ourselves & our children, intuition, connection, ideas for improving our diet & overall health, as well as myths & expectations surrounding the idea of health & wellness in our modern world. 

Hilda’s Bio: Hilda Labrada Gore is the host and producer of the Wise Traditions and Tradiciones Sabias podcasts. A certified health coach, she has traveled the world exploring traditional practices for optimal well-being. Hilda shares the best of experts, experiences, & epic adventures on the podcasts, her Holistic Hilda YouTube channel, & on ancestral health tours that she leads. Hilda is also a podcast coach & the author of “Podcasting Made Simple.” Hilda has energy to spare thanks to her love for sunshine & liverwurst. 😉
Wow, y’all. 🤩 There is some silver shine that Wow, y’all. 🤩 There is some silver shine that seems to have popped up overnight! Wowza! I love it! 😍

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Today is the #vigilforem This week Emily and her u Today is the #vigilforem This week Emily and her unborn child passed away. She was a light in the homeschool community & we are feeling the loss. More of her story can be found over at Wild & Free’s page. I’m humbled by her messages & teaching. Today I am grateful for my children, my husband, and my life. Praying for peace and clarity for her husband, children, and friends.

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