Love More Live Blessed Podcast

During a very difficult holiday season I wrote this post including things I would want to do to help me out of grief.  I hope the ideas are helpful to you this holiday season.  The blog post >>> https://lovemoreliveblessed.com/what-to-do-when-you-feel-sad-holidays/ Find me on IG @lovemore_liveblessed I'd love to hear from you.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lovemoreliveblessed/support

"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity, an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." -Winston Churchill   Which one are you?  If you can relate to being negative and wanting to stop being so negative, this episode is for you.  Episode 127: How do I stop being so negative? Living in the moment and using anchors  Adding positivity notes, affirmations, pictures Lifestyle changes: drug  or alcohol abuse, stop spending time with negative people  How to look for the positive in life  Is positivity a choice?  You can grab the 30 Day Gratitude Challenge on my blog by clicking HERE.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lovemoreliveblessed/support

This year I'm keeping the holidays simple and less stressful! We're sticking with a few holiday traditions we love instead of trying to jam pack a ton of activities in during 1 month!  Listen to today's episode for a simple holiday meal idea and easy traditions you can do this year.  More simple Christmas/Holiday traditions you can do this year HERE.  Find me on Instagram @lovemore_liveblessed  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lovemoreliveblessed/support

Excerpt and thoughts from the book Enthusiasm Makes The Difference by Norman Vincent Peale.  How can we infuse enthusiasm into our lives?  Today you'll hear about how to create self-motivators, abou spiritual heart treatment and the 7 Steps to a Comeback.  If you love the podcast please consider leaving a review on iTunes to help us grow!  Book recommendations on this page HERE.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lovemoreliveblessed/support

Excerpt and thoughts from the book Enthusiasm Makes The Difference by Norman Vincent Peale.  In today's episode:  5 Point Program for Attacking Worry (for when you're feeling extremely negative)  6 Step Formula for Making Any Day Good  Book Quote: "You know exactly where you want to go....Begin now believing that you are going to reach your goal. Hold this picture in your conscious mind until by a process of mental and spiritual osmosis, the image of your goal sinks into your subconscious. At that point you will have it; for it will have you, all of you. ....Continue to make friends. Practice loving people....People who love people go far in this world, believe me." Let's connect, find me on IG @lovemore_liveblesed  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lovemoreliveblessed/support

Excerpt and thoughts from the book Enthusiasm Makes The Difference by Norman Vincent Peale. How can we infuse enthusiasm into our lives? What is mental ventilation?  Do you know what the 4 Steps to Achievement are? Find out the answers and more in today's episode. If you love the podcast please consider leaving a review on iTunes to help us grow! www.lovemoreliveblessed.com  @lovemore_liveblessed --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lovemoreliveblessed/support

Excerpt and thoughts from the book Enthusiasm Makes The Difference by Norman Vincent Peale.  What do you think the definition of a positive thinker is?  How can we train our brains to be solution oriented vs. problem oriented?  Find out the answers and more in today's episode.  If you love the podcast please consider leaving a review on iTunes to help us grow!  www.lovemoreliveblessed.com  @lovemore_liveblessed  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lovemoreliveblessed/support

Fall is my favorite season of the year and I have so many ideas for cozy self-care ideas. I was raised in Michigan and lived there until my early 20's. Each year I looked forward to the crisp, cool air, the crunchy leaves and the changing colors. Michigan has a beautiful fall season and self-care was as easy as taking a walk around the block. But, now I live in south Texas. There's not much of a Fall feeling over here. The mornings and days are hot. So, I have to create opportunities to feel the Fall season and today I'm sharing a Fall themed bucket list full of self-care ideas. I hope you'll take time for yourself this season and participate in as much self-care as you can. Follow along on Instagram and share what you're doing to get some cozy self-care in this season. Check out the blog post here: https://lovemoreliveblessed.com/fall-self-care-ideas/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lovemoreliveblessed/support

I've lived the hardest days this year as a working mom/virtual mom-teacher/cook/meal-prepper/grocery deliverer/wife/housekeeper/chef/EVERY OTHER ROLE US MOMS HAVE. The Covid 19 Pandemic added an extra layer of stress topped with a sprinkle of anxiety to overworked moms everywhere. Then virtual learning happened. The moms I know are exhausted, depressed, tired of being home with the kids and at the same time grateful to have their kids home safe. These moms are pissed when their husband's don't understand that helping out around the house is more than doing 1 load of laundry. The husband's don't have to put themselves on mute to yell at the kids during a meeting. They don't have to worry about how low their productivity is at work now that the kids are home full time. They don't have to stop working multiple times a day to make meals, clean messes, referee fights or log into Google classrooms. You can read the blog post version of this show at www.lovemoreliveblessed.com  Connect with me: Crystal@lov

I had a meltdown a few weeks ago. I got sick of being the only one cooking, cleaning, meal prepping, working full-time plus doing everything for the kids AND working a side hustle. I felt run down, exhausted, disrespected and quite frankly, depressed. I know this pandemic has moms everywhere feeling anxiety and feeling run down. So if you feel like that too, please know you're not alone! Listen to today's episode for tips on how to prevent the meltdowns!  ********************************************* Show notes:  Hungryroot & Skillshare (What I'm eating and what I'm doing for fun.) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lovemoreliveblessed/support

So many amazing tips over at:  https://taytalksmoney.com/motivation-tricks/ Go check them out!  Tip #3 is my FAVORITE: Regroup and plan every night.  Such a game-changer.  Bought my digital journal from THIS GIRL who is so very talented and creative.  See ya next week!  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lovemoreliveblessed/support

Let’s talk about self-care activities you can do today to help you feel better and restore your positivity!  >>> SHOW NOTES << Self-care Activities Blog Post  My favorite Dr. Teal's bath products  Skill Share  Questions? Comments? Email me Crystal@lovemoreliveblessed.com  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lovemoreliveblessed/support

I have personally struggled with the vicious cycle of shame and regret. Here's what happens: I'll get into a good groove in my life and then one day I'll randomly start thinking about everything I've done that I regret. Does this ever happen to you? Then,I remember the person I used to be when I did those things and the shame washes over my body like a wave. Suddenly, I'm drowning in past regrets and feeling unworthy. I've worked to find ways out of this cycle. Today I want to share a powerful tool I use to break the cycle of shame and regret.  Learn more here.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lovemoreliveblessed/support

Link to the post with ALL the Resources is below.  https://lovemoreliveblessed.com/black-lives-matter-resources-and-how-you-can-help/ Questions? Comments? I'd love to hear your thoughts, email me: Crystal@lovemoreliveblessed.com  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lovemoreliveblessed/support

Spoiler alert **** I do not recommend doing stopping antidepressants cold turkey. If you are considering stopping medication please talk to your physician!  - This is a different type of episode today. I'm sharing a very personal (and terrible) experience of how quitting Lexapro cold turkey feels like.  - I don't know if I'll get back on Lexapro. I was taking  it for anxiety. It worked great. But, there are side effects.  - I'm glad Lexapro was available to help me when I needed it. Now I wonder would I have taken it if I knew how hard stopping would be?  - Mental Health should not be a taboo subject.  Have you experienced this before? Let me know.  Email me Crystal@lovemoreliveblessed.com Find me on IG @lovemore_liveblessed  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lovemoreliveblessed/support

I received this question in my inbox the other day: How do you stay so positive? Here’s the funny thing, in the past I was the MOST negative person ever. And even though I”ve been working on positivity for the last several years, the question through me off track. So, I sat down and drew a web chart about my positivity. Kinda nerdy, right? But, doing so helped me figure out the 5 main ways I stay in a positive mindset. I’m going to share those with you today. Email me Crystal@lovemoreliveblessed.com  Find me on IG @lovemore_liveblessed  Show notes Self-care Resources  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lovemoreliveblessed/support

Self-care time during a global pandemic?  While you're still working from home and homeschooling kids? While your dogs are driving you crazy?  And you can't imagine the "new normal"?  I'm here to tell you it's possible. Listen to the show for easy ideas.  >>> SHOW NOTES <<<  My favorite Dr. Teal's bath products  Skill Share  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lovemoreliveblessed/support

I know many of us are having a hard time with positivity/attitude/mood right now. I was talking to a friend today about how every day feels the same and how the "sameness" can be demotivating. Let's unpack those feelings, talk about them and normalize them.  And let's talk about things we can do to get outta this funk.  Show note links:  The funny book (my affiliate link)  The Ted Talks  Pinterest beauty boards  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lovemoreliveblessed/support

They started fighting pretty much the minute they woke up. Not just a small, petty argument. But the loud kind of fighting. You know, the ones where they scream “I’m gonna tell mom,” like every 5 seconds.  Mom meltdowns are not pretty. But, do you think they are necessary?  I'd love to hear your thoughts. Email me Crystal@lovemoreliveblessed.com  More info about the  amazing Gabby Bernstein <<  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lovemoreliveblessed/support

Today, we'll cover the 3 toxic myths about positivity that all moms MUST break away from in order to be a happier mom/wife/woman. Getting your mindset right is the #1 thing you have to conquer if you want to succeed. As the popular saying goes, "You are your worst enemy and best asset. It's myth-busters time, my friend! Time to align your mindset and make things right :) Questions or comments? I'd love to hear from you, email me Crystal@lovemoreliveblessed.com  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lovemoreliveblessed/support