Chaos Queens

Welcome to the final day of the 10 Days of Gratitude Series here on the podcast. Today we are talking about gratitude for future possibilities. There's nothing more exciting than dreaming of the future. I like to say "future-casting" or "dream casting".    If nothing changes, nothing changes - Courtney C Stevens, The Lies About Truth I want to know what you're celebrating today! DM on Instagram @shannonbally or email me shannon@chaosqueens.org

Welcome back to the 10 Days of Gratitude Series! Today we are on Day 9 and discussing our gratitude for Opportunities in our life.   Today we are going to focus on those opportunities that have presented themselves either in your personal or professional life, financially, personal development wise, romantically, anything you can think of.   I believe in manifesting and showing gratitude for our previous opportunities will surely bring forth new and exciting opportunities.   I want to know what you're celebrating today! DM on Instagram @shannonbally or email me shannon@chaosqueens.org

Welcome back to our Ten Days of Gratitude Series. Today we are focusing on gratitude for the Sisterhood and Friendships.   "Lots of people want to ride with you in the limo, but what you want is someone who will take the bus with you when the limo breaks down." Oprah Winfrey   Which friendships have helped lift you up and make you feel empowered?   DM me on Instagram @shannonbally or email me Shannon@chaosqueens.org 

10 Days of Gratitude: Day 7 - Learning and Growth   Welcome back to the 10 days of gratitude series, today we are showing gratitude for our ability to learn and grow, on a personal level.   According to worldbank.org 129 million girls are out of school including 32 million of primary school age and 97 million of secondary school age. I can't even imagine how much more advanced we would be as a human race if these millions of girls were allowed to get a formal education. Today, I'm so grateful for the opportunities for learning and growth that I've been given.    What are you grateful for today? Any specific learning opportunities or personal growth you've taken time to invest in yourself with?   Let's connect and talk about gratitude through chaos! DM me on Intagram @shannonbally or email shannon@chaosqueens.org     

10 Days of Gratitude Day 6: Passion and Creativity   Welcom to Day Six of our 10 Days of Gratitude Series. Today we are focusing on Creativity and Passion.   Every year I choose to enroll in the One Little Word workshop put on by Ali Edwards. This year my one word for the year was "CREATE" and I have done a lot of creating! I've done water coloring, written 3 children's books, some beadwork, paper crafts, acrylic painting, and started a face painting business called Neon Giraffe. It's been a wild ride, but I've found the more I create, the more I want to create. And I'm having a blast!   Homework: How have you been creative recently and what are you passionate about? Why are you grateful for these things? DM me on instagram @shannonbally or email me: shannon@chaosqueens.org

Welcome back to the 10 Days of Gratitude Series!   In Day 5 we are focusing on our career and life achievements!  I'm so grateful that I had the opportunities I did so early in my life. I don't take for granted that a few people took a chance on me and helped propel me forward to a government career that I could one day retire from. I'm also proud of the personal achievement of buying a home and raising 4 children with my amazing husband!   What ACHIEVEMENT are you grateful for today? Homework: Pick one achievement in your life or career that you are proud of. ADD THIS TO YOUR BADASS LIST!   I can't wait to cheer you on! Please DM me on instagram HERE or email me shannon@chaosqueens.org with what you are grateful for and I would love to shout you out in the next episodes!

Welcome back to the 10 Days of Gratitude Series!   In Day 4 we are focusing on our health and body.    I'm so grateful that my body carried me through a war, police training, and child birth. I've been pretty hard on this body of mine and I'm grateful for my health in the present moment!   What about your body or health are you grateful for today? Homework: Drink water! Getting the proper amount of clean, fresh water is one of the best and easiest (for most people) thing you can do to support your body.   I can't wait to cheer you on! Please DM me on instagram HERE or email me shannon@chaosqueens.org with what you are grateful for about your body and I would love to shout you out in the next episodes!

10 Days of Gratitude Series: Day 3 CHALLENGES   Today we are focusing on the cahllenges or adversities in our lives that we can actually be grateful for. Maybe it was something that caused a complete pivot in your life, or maybe overcoming a certain challenge helped strengthen you to face other challenges.   Homework: Pick one (or two) challenges you've faced in your life and spend a few minutes appreciating the changes it brought to your life for the better.   Message me on IG @shannonbally with the challenge you overcame so I can cheer you on!

Day 2  of the 10 Days of Gratitude Series: Supportive Relationships   Think about the people in your life who have encouraged you, supported you, uplifted you. Today we are focusing on these people.   Homework:   Reach out to two people who have helped you along this journey called life. Let them know that you are grateful for their support and encouragement.

Day 1: Gratitude for Self It's time to reflect on and appreciate your own strengths, accomplishments, and unique qualities that contribute to your empowerment.   You already have all the motivation you need in order to move forward with your goals. Look back at all the things you've already accomplished and pull your strength and motivation from your past wins.   Focus on being grateful for those wins and accomplishments, no matter how big or small.   Homework: Listen to Episode 12 of this podcast   Write down 5 things in your Badass list. If you already have a list, it's time to update it! If you don't have a list yet, start one today! paper notebook, notes app on your phone, or even text yourself with 5 things you are grateful for that you've accomplished in your past.

DISCLAIMER: Don't mind my emotional breakdown around minute 18:00...   In this episode we chat with Heather Allison about becoming who you're meant to be. Join us as we dive into the following:   How do you tap into your intuition?    What's the difference between feminine and masculine energy?   How to listen to the subtle cues from life and the universe.   Maiden vibes vs Mother achetype   Listen to your inner thoughts and take notes.   Self reclamation and choosing yourself before others   Choosing "both/and..." instead of "either/or"     Check out these resources from Heather: Grid for archetypes Angel Numbers Connect with Heather:   www.heather-allison.com IG: @iamheatherallison

On this week's episode, we are chatting with Nicole Christie, Author, Podcast Host, and CEO. Nicole is also a cancer survivor and a true Chaos Queen. Join us for a MasterClass on self awareness!   Self Care isn't all bubble baths and massages. Diving deeper into self care shows us that it involves: self respect self awareness self integrity self compassion Self Awareness - don't be afraid to shine the light on all your dark corners.   "A question well posed is a problem half solved."   "I invested in joy." - Nicole Christie   How to write your own BADASS List.   Key takeaway from this episode: After going through something very stressful or traumatic, it's okay to power through in order to survive, but on the other end of that situation, you need time to decompress and fall apart. You have permission to do that.   Connect with Nicole: hereformepodcast.com nicolechristie.com Instagram: nicolejchristie

I feel like "Mindfulness" "gratitude" "meditation" and "affirmations" are all buzzwords right now, but what do they actually mean? Today we are focusing on mindfulness.   What is Mindfulness? mindfulness is a practice that involves paying full attention to the present moment without judgment. It's about being aware of your thoughts, feelings, and surroundings, helping to reduce stress and improve focus. You might give examples like focusing on breathing, senses, or activities to illustrate the concept.   Why do we need a mindfulness practice? A mindfulness practice can be beneficial because it helps  reduce stress improve focus and concentration manage emotions enhance overall well-being.   Resources to start your mindfulness practice: fromwithinwelness.com beewell-living.com

The second way to create more happiness and positivity in your life is to Build Strong Relationships. Here are a few ways we discussed building your relationships: Effective Communication Active Listening Trust and Reliability Quality Time Respect Differences Show Empathy Give and Take Express gratitude Building a strong relationships takes time and effort on behalf of both people involved. Effective communication is crucial in relationships because it takes understanding, trust and connection to cultivate a relationship and effective communication is the first step in this process, it is the cornerstone of strong relationships.    In this episode, we discussed the book The 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman and the website https://5lovelanguages.com/ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~  I’ve come up with a way to meal plan an entire year’s worth of dinners in under an hour!    Sign up here ⬇️⬇️⬇️   Capsule Meal Plan 101

One way to create more happiness in your life is to Cultivate Gratitude. In this episode we will discuss how 3 ways in which you can cultivate gratitude in your life. It's actually really easy! Gratitude Journaling Express Gratitude Mindful Appreciation Cultivating gratitude means to nurture and develop a sense of appreciation and thankfulness for the positive things or aspects of life. The aim for cultivating gratitude is to develop a mindset that acknowledges and values blessings in your life which will lead to a positive and fulfilling outlook. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~  I’ve come up with a way to meal plan an entire year’s worth of dinners in under an hour!    Sign up here ⬇️⬇️⬇️   Capsule Meal Plan 101

There are some F-bombs in this episode.   “I have a lot of proof that the world is conspiring to make me happy” - Mathew McConaughey, Green Lights  Buy Green Lights by Mathew McConaughey Buy The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson 5 Ways to Produce More Happiness Cultivate Gratitude Build Strong Relationships Practice Mindfulness Pursue Meaningful Goals Prioritize Health Rachel Hollis Daily Gratitude Practice I made a meditation video to get you started! Chaos Queens meditation video    

The Sandwich Generation is a term given to those adults who are taking care of their young children as well as their elderly parents. While the term is somewhat new, the situation is not.   Stephanie Chan left her career as a corporate lawyer to pursue her dream of helping others. With two different businesses, Stephanie assists seniors with transitions as well as finding care givers so they can be as comfortable as possible, and assist any family members who may be caring for them, as well.   Join the conversation as we discuss making huge career changes, setting boundaries within your family, discovering your passion, and the importance of a good support team when transitioning your career and your life.   Connect with Stephanie:   www.mycarebase.com stephanie@mycarebase.com www.facebook.com/mycarebase www.instagram.com/mycarebase   ********************************************** I’ve come up with a way to meal plan an entire year’s worth of dinners in under an hour!    Sign up here : http://capsule-meal-plan-101.teachable.com/p/capsule-meal-planning-101

Cathy Rust used her professional background in green building to design sleepwear for women that would help them when suffering through night sweats. It led her to found CoolYourSweats. "I wanted to help other women who were suffering like me get their sleep back." In this episode we discuss: Menopause - knowing and understanding the signs and symptoms. The Sandwich Generation - the stress of caring for your children and your parents at the same time. Relationships - finding and nurturing new and existing relationships and why it's important to have a network of women around you, especially in motherhood. North American Menopause Society menopause.org Cathy also recommended author Barbara Coloroso - Kids Are Worth It   Connect with Cathy Rust cathy@coolyoursweats.com Instagram: @Coolyoursweats Additional Resources from Cathy: My company is CoolYourSweats, we make sleepwear for hot and sweaty women! We make moisture-wicking, heat-managing sleepwear that helps women stay comfortable all night long so they can sleep. Sleep is the foundation for a long and healthy life.   Tools: Cognitive Behavioural therapy (CBT) was really helpful through some very stressful times. It gives you the tools to help yourself when a stressful situation arises. North American Menopause Society (menopause.org) has a website where you can locate a menopause practitioner near you. They are certified and understand what you are going through.   Books: the Power of Habit; Why We Sleep; The Wisdom of Menopause, The Worry Cure. Exercise, meditation and socializing with friends, especially women.   If meal time catches you right at the peak of decision fatigue, or you're just tired of having to plan dinners constantly, I've come up with a way you can plan all your meals for a year in under 1 hour. Get the details at this link: Capsule Meal Plan

Shelby is an experienced model and western influencer based in Texas, a teacher from a small town with big entrepreneurial dreams. She is the co-owner of Barron Hat Co and a designer with Ranch and Famous Boutique. Shelby is also partnered with Visit Cheyenne and Cheyenne Frontier Days as their Texas influencer for marketing social events. Shelby has been modeling for the western fashion industry for 7 years  and is a multi published model. Not only was she the cover model for the May Edition of RockN W Report Magazine and One of the top 5 finalists for the 2020 RockN W Report's Girl Boss Awards for Best Western Fashion Blogger, but was also recently published in Cowgirls In Style Magazine that was released at the 2021 Wrangler NFR.    Key takeaways from this episode: When building your confidence: Love yourself enough so other people's comments don't bother you Your self confidence is contagious Fears will kill your dreams When building a business: Start small and work your way up drop shipping is the future Shelby uses: Printful Connect with Shelby: Instagram: @southern_beauty113 @barronhatco   If meal time catches you right at the peak of decision fatigue, or you're just tired of having to plan dinners constantly, I'v ecome up with a way you can plan all your meals for a year in under 1 hour. Get the details at this link: Capsule Meal Plan

Summer is my second favorite time of the year, but not because of hotter weather and slower days. I love the mid year review process. I really enjoy taking stock of what I've accomplished so far for the year, and renewing goals, plans, and routines to make the second half of the year just as strong, if not stronger and more successful.   Whatever goals you set in January are up for evaluation now.   Us the following link to download a free worksheet to walk you through your own mid year review process for whatever your personal goals might be.   https://www.shannonbally.com/new-products/midyear   If meal planning is on your list of goals, or the monotony of meal planning is keeping you from your goals, check out my meal planning course. I will teach you how to plan an entire year's worth of dinners in less than an hour, so you can get back to your real goals! Get the Course HERE