Books I read in 2022

Books I read in 2022
I love to read!  It has always been a place for me to relax, to explore, to dream.  As I get deeper into motherhood and frankly, age, I want to remember the books that I read and the ones that leave an impression on me.

That's why I've compiled this book list from 2022 and shared some of my favorite excerpts.
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The ONE thing to prevent Burnout in Motherhood

The ONE thing to prevent Burnout in Motherhood
I'm not going to keep you in suspense!  

It's your breath!

I know, I know, You've heard this thousands of times.  But, it's really true that if you focus on your breathing, big things manifest in your life.
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Lessons from a dandelion.

Lessons from a dandelion.
"I am definitely gonna be looking at dandelions differently now. I do love the metaphor of the dandelion and how she prepares for getting "mowed over." How she buries herself deep so that regardless of what happens around her she is grounded and deeply rooted in her strength. When it comes to picturing that as our journey when we are deeply rooted in our beliefs and our strength it doesn't matter what's going on around us we will find the peace in the chaos. And that takes practice and time. And no matter how many times we get knocked down we bloom again."
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My Book List from 2021

My Book List from 2021
In 2021, I was completing my Parent Coach certification and diving deep into my own human experience.  I got really curious about being able to sit in the unknowing and being with 'what is'.  Having a beginner mind and going round and round with self doubt as I tried new things was very scary, but these books opened my eyes in new ways.


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Making changes in your life takes TIME!

Making changes in your life takes TIME!
I was that kid who once I knew what I wanted I was quick to make a decision and it was dear near impossible to get me to change my mind.  Hell, I'm still like this... but I've had some growing up to do.  

After all, now I have a husband and kids that I need to factor in to most decisions.

The other thing that I usually did as a child was figure out how to make that decision a reality on my own.  

I was the oldest of 5 kids.  My parents had twins when I was 8.  Things had to change really fast.  I adapted really quickly.  I had to in order to keep the peace and survive in my family.  

Often times, I was making decisions to take care of others around me rather than my own needs, desires, and emotions.

Fast forward to adulthood.
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