Thriving In Motherhood Podcast | Productivity, Planning, Family Systems, Time Management, Survival Mode, Mental Health, Vision
Jessica Jackson
The GO TO Podcast For Moms With Kids At Home!
Do you want to love motherhood but find yourself in survival mode or burned out more than you'd like to admit?
Do you feel tugged between enjoying every moment with your kids because it "goes so fast" and feeling mom guilt because you don't?
Are you tired of wandering around the house or scrolling social media but don't know where to find the time or energy to do something that you would enjoy?
There's a way to create a life that you are excited to wake up to each day so you enjoy your time with your family, have a smooth running home, and still move forward on your greatest goals.
Hi! I'm Jessica Jackson, homeschooling mom of four, productivity and time management expert for moms, and project enthusiast.
In this podcast, I will teach you how to:
- Navigate survival seasons with a thriving mindset through practical tips
- Create a vision for your life and get clear about what really matters to YOU
- Effective planning, productivity, and time management strategies when you have kids at home - they're different!
- Build family systems that support the entire family - including mom
- Establish habits and rhythms that nurture you
- Become a Soaring Mother so you can live connected with God, use your gifts and talents to bless those in your circle of influence, adventure with your family, and enjoy meaningful relationships
I began motherhood with hopes and dreams that I could navigate my days confidently with purpose, live intentionally, find joy and contentment in everyday life, and have God's help and strength in this lifelong journey.
Reality:
I was in complete survival mode
I felt guilty a lot of the time
I had no clue what my days should look like
I was snappy and irritable with my family
Can you relate?
The good news - I closed the gap between what I hoped was possible and my reality.
And you can too.
I can't wait to help you live life with purpose and joy and see your growth in the everyday moments of motherhood.
Next Steps:
Watch the Free Workshop: Plan A Week You Can Win
https://pages.thrivinginmotherhoodpodcast.com/win
Get your Thriving in Motherhood Planner
http://thrivinginmotherhoodpodcast.com/planner
Get your Thriving in Motherhood Journal
http://thrivinginmotherhoodpodcast.com/journal
Do you want to love motherhood but find yourself in survival mode or burned out more than you'd like to admit?
Do you feel tugged between enjoying every moment with your kids because it "goes so fast" and feeling mom guilt because you don't?
Are you tired of wandering around the house or scrolling social media but don't know where to find the time or energy to do something that you would enjoy?
There's a way to create a life that you are excited to wake up to each day so you enjoy your time with your family, have a smooth running home, and still move forward on your greatest goals.
Hi! I'm Jessica Jackson, homeschooling mom of four, productivity and time management expert for moms, and project enthusiast.
In this podcast, I will teach you how to:
- Navigate survival seasons with a thriving mindset through practical tips
- Create a vision for your life and get clear about what really matters to YOU
- Effective planning, productivity, and time management strategies when you have kids at home - they're different!
- Build family systems that support the entire family - including mom
- Establish habits and rhythms that nurture you
- Become a Soaring Mother so you can live connected with God, use your gifts and talents to bless those in your circle of influence, adventure with your family, and enjoy meaningful relationships
I began motherhood with hopes and dreams that I could navigate my days confidently with purpose, live intentionally, find joy and contentment in everyday life, and have God's help and strength in this lifelong journey.
Reality:
I was in complete survival mode
I felt guilty a lot of the time
I had no clue what my days should look like
I was snappy and irritable with my family
Can you relate?
The good news - I closed the gap between what I hoped was possible and my reality.
And you can too.
I can't wait to help you live life with purpose and joy and see your growth in the everyday moments of motherhood.
Next Steps:
Watch the Free Workshop: Plan A Week You Can Win
https://pages.thrivinginmotherhoodpodcast.com/win
Get your Thriving in Motherhood Planner
http://thrivinginmotherhoodpodcast.com/planner
Get your Thriving in Motherhood Journal
http://thrivinginmotherhoodpodcast.com/journal
Episodes
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Nov 30, 2022 • 20min
Building My Second Brain [Episode 241]
I read Tiago Fortne's, Building Your Second Brain and immediately saw how the time I was wasting online was because it was too hard to do the things I really wanted to do on my phone or computer. In this episode, I share the behind-the-scenes of how I organize my digital life as a mom so that I am not wasting time on social media and getting way more done by being effective when I'm on my computer. I love my physical planner and journals to keep my day-to-day life organized and my brain working and emptied. However, a lot happens digitally that, for me, was a complete mess. With my second brain system, I now have a place for everything - a place for things I want to read, a place for things I want to reference, a place for things I need to do on the computer, and easy systems to get everything where it needs to go. I have great systems for knowing what I want to do and getting those things done (hint, hint, The Thriving In Motherhood Planner), but I needed a way to organize knowledge. That was one of the huge epiphanies that hit me while reading Building Your Second Brain. A knowledge management system is different than a productivity system! Things that I want to think about, read about, learn about, or want to reference in the future now have a place. Since setting up this system, I've wasted less time and become more productive when I sit at the computer or get on my phone. Check out this week's episode for a deep dive into: What I use When I use it How I manage incoming email (I have maintained an inbox-zero email for the first time in my life for the past few months!) Take notes on the books I'm reading Take action on online courses Keep what I'm learning organized Jumpstart my projects and keep all the pieces organized I hope this will help you organize your digital life to increase your productivity and make your life easier!
Nov 23, 2022 • 11min
My 12 Favorite Books I Read In 2022 [Episode 240]
I read so many great books this year that I can't wait to share with you! And since the year isn't over, I'm not done reading yet and have even more favorites to add (How Not To Die and The Collapse of Parenting are a couple of recent favorites.) I love to keep track of the books I read to prove to myself that I'm learning. There are loads of ways to track your books, but I like to keep it low-tech in the Thriving in Motherhood Planner monthly review page. Keeping track helps me get a better picture of where my time and energy went as a whole, and it is part of my game plan for combatting the lie that "all I do is…" Plus, what you focus on grows - and I want reading to be a foundational part of who I am because it makes life richer, deeper, and much more interesting. So, without further ado, here are my 12 favorite books I read this year: Forty Autumns Building Your Second Brain What Would You Do If You Weren't Afraid Mothering By The Book How The Word Is Passed Think Again The Self-Driven Child The Sleep Fix Hunt, Gather, Parent Heaven Is For Real The Battle Plan For Prayer Awaking Wonder I hope you find some new favorites from this list! Tune in to hear in this week's episode.
Nov 16, 2022 • 23min
Lessons and Questions from Mothering with Chronic Pain [Episode 239]
We all have hard things in our life that we get to keep learning from again and again. Mine is physical pain and health challenges. In this week's episode, I'm sharing some practical tips for parenting while in physical pain (which can be applied to mental and emotional health challenges, too), as well as some principles and lessons I've been learning over the last few months. For me, one of the biggest things this challenge has taught me is to rely more fully on God. I've chosen to look at the pain as an opportunity to grow closer to Him. Whenever the fear starts to creep in because of pain or the unknown underlying causes, I try to remember who does know. God is all-knowing, and He is the only one with all of the answers. I try to remain focused on the fact that I can trust Him to walk with me through all the ups and downs. I've also discovered some helpful practices that make mothering easier when I have painful days: Play music to match the mood you want in your home. Instead of focusing on what is not going well, practice gratitude. Remember, in this moment, you are okay. Notice what doesn't hurt right now. Instead of worrying about how you will survive this moment, look back and see all that you've endured and overcome. State your limitations calmly and thank children for their help. Ask, "What would I do to take care of myself if I didn't have kids?" and then do that thing. End the day with the Thriving in Motherhood Journal to help keep your brain in helpful thought patterns. While none of these practices or mindsets eliminate my physical discomfort, they do help me live my life with purpose and joy. They help me create the life I want my family to experience while setting an example for my children about dealing with challenges. For more real-life examples and discussion about this topic, tune into this week's podcast episode.
Nov 9, 2022 • 15min
How to Get Support From Your Husband with Your Projects and Goals [Episode 238]
Would you like more support from your husband with your projects and goals? This week on the podcast, I'm sharing the principles and practices that help Andrew and me be effective in communicating and supporting each other in making our priorities happen.
Nov 2, 2022 • 14min
How to Find Fulfillment In Your Everyday Life [Episode 237]
As I've looked back over the last few years, I've been able to see the simple things that have really made a difference in making life joyful and meaningful in everyday life. The great news is that you don't necessarily have to look outside of your current responsibilities and plans to increase fulfillment. Listen to this week's episode for ideas on how to recognize and create more moments of joy and meaning in your life and ways that you can celebrate your everyday accomplishments more fully.
Oct 26, 2022 • 42min
Becoming the Parent You Want to Be with Emily Hamblin [Episode 236]
Emily is the creator and co-host of the Enlightening Motherhood Podcast and a life coach. As a mom of four, former foster mom of 27, and educator of all ages, she understands what it's like to feel overwhelmed with your children's intense behaviors and emotions. Her mission is simple yet strong: to empower moms to calmly and confidently handle their children's big feelings and behaviors, so motherhood won't seem so hard and so there can be more peace at home. In this week's episode, we talk about how to be the parent you want to be and how understanding the reasons behind your child's behavior can help you handle big emotions more calmly and effectively.
Oct 19, 2022 • 14min
What Our Family Scripture Study Looks Like Every Day [Episode 235]
I was recently asked what our family scripture study looks like, and I realized that it has evolved a lot over the years. In this week's episode, I outline what our family does for scripture study as an example of how I've pulled from many different sources to create a vision for my family and how we slowly grow into that vision in time. It's the process I've built into the Thriving in Motherhood Planner, and it was good to reflect on how much growth we've had in this area of our lives using the planner as a tool to guide me.
Oct 12, 2022 • 11min
How to Use a Big 5 For a Smoother Morning [Episode 234]
A few years ago, I saw this idea of a Big 5 from @farmhouseschoolhouse, and we adopted it immediately into our home with tiny children. I've mentioned it on the podcast before, but a friend reached out with some excellent questions about what the kids and I do for our Big 5, when we have to finish them by, and what we do if someone doesn't complete their Big 5. This week's episode of the podcast answers all of these and more!
Oct 5, 2022 • 17min
Why I Don't Manage My Time To Get Things Done - and What I Do Instead [Episode 233]
There is a lot of focus on time management and being productive. As a mom, I find that managing time can be inconsistent, which for me, is incredibly demotivating. The great news is that there are other things we can focus on to accomplish what matters to us. For me, that is homeschooling, my kids, working on projects together around the house, having time each day to study scriptures, journal, and pray, adventuring as a family, and running Thriving in Motherhood. In this episode, learn the secret to making space for what matters to you!
Sep 28, 2022 • 22min
The Miracles Behind the 2022 Soaring Mothers Summit [Episode 232]
Today I'm taking you behind the scenes of the Soaring Mothers Summit and sharing some of the miracles and the lessons I learned. This was an opportunity to strengthen my faith and trust in God in very real ways.
