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Author: Meghan Q Barrett

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Mama’s Daily Dose is the short, actionable podcast for moms of young kids. You devote yourself to your kids and now you don’t know who you are, what you want and who you want to be. You’re left asking yourself, “what do I want?”Everything looks great on the outside - you have the partner, kids, house, car…but something is still missing. This is your opportunity to discover that “something” through small actions each day. I’ve tried on all the “mom” hats - stay at home mom, working mom, mom entrepreneur; so you don’t have to. I’ve helped hundreds achieve their goals and love their life as “mom” AND an individual… and you can too! Get your Daily Dose and actionable step Monday - Friday. Press play and subscribe. Want more personalized help to figure your sh*t out? Book your Confident Mama Session at allyoumama.com
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Do you want 2023 to be your year? The year you finally stick to your goal and you don't quit. If so listen to this - the secret to achieving you goal is in this podcast.Thank you so much for tuning in for 410 episodes (or however many you have listened to) this is the end of new episodes for Mama's Daily Dose for now, but take a look at the other 409 episodes, re-listen, find new ones and keep taking action towards your "more."Something is always more than nothing!Find me over on IG - @MeghanQBarrettwww.allyoumama.comIG -@MeghanQBarrett
“If you want to create a new self, you first have to stop being the old self.” - Dr. Joe DispenzaThis is a Throwback Thursday quote that we used last year on the last Thursday of the year as well. It's a great reminder going into this season of change and goal setting that if you want to be, do and have something different; you must first become someone different than who you are right now. And if you become someone different, you must stop being the current you.Do you want to see some kind of change in 2023?In order to change you have to do something different. To become someone new you have to first stop being the old you. What is one thing you can STOP doing in order to become the person you want to be?Pick 1 small thing. The same as we talk about starting new habits with small actions, you can stop your ineffective actions with small habits. Tune in tomorrow for our last episode of Mama's Daily Dose! Don't worry the 410 episodes will still be here for you to repeat and I'm going to share the secret of how to actually achieve your goal next year and every goal after that!www.allyoumama.comIG -@MeghanQBarrett
As much as I love learning and growing from nonfiction books, I also love a great story and fiction works as well! And I've learned as much from characters and themes in fiction as I have from nonfiction.Also, we all need something light to read! I enjoy reading fiction before bed.For all the books I've read this year (and previous years) check out my IG highlights under 2022 books (and there are also highlights for previous years.)MeghanqBarrett InstagramIf you have some favorite books be sure to share with me in on IG.Top Fiction Books of 2022PeachTree Bluff Series by Kristy Woodson Harvey Big Little Lies by Liane MoriartyMiles High Series by T.L. SwanOkay, I know I cheated a bit since two of the books are actually series, but they can be grouped together! Happy Reading!www.allyoumama.comIG -@MeghanQBarrett
I love books! And I love sharing great books that have had an impact on me.For all the books I've read this year (and previous years) check out my IG highlights under 2022 books (and there are also highlights for previous years.)MeghanqBarrett InstagramTop Nonfiction books of 2022:High Performance Habits by Brendon Bruchard - also love his planner that you can get on Amazon and his websiteThink and Grow Rich by Napoleon HillThis Naked Mind by Annie GraceRich Dad Poor Dad by Robert KiyosakiHonorable Mention:Mindset by Carol DweckFind Your People by Jennie AllenGrit by Angela DuckworthTune in tomorrow for the top fiction books.Also, this will be the last week of the podcast! Episode 410 will be the final episode of Mama's Daily Dose. Thank you so much for going on this journey and taking this time for you, to improve yourself, get your more not only for yourself; but for you kids and future generations. www.allyoumama.comIG -@MeghanQBarrett
You've been working on the actions and asking yourself questions to bring you to this point today!A way to keep track of the years, what you've done, what you've learned and what your dreams and goals are for the future year. Do you ever feel like you have so much to do and not enough time?You have these wishes and dreams for the future, but they seem so far off?You’re so focused on the “what if…” that you just get stuck where you are.It’s a fun dance between reflection and looking to the future that will get you on the path to achieving your goals.Appreciating and seeing what you have now and how far you’ve come already shows you that you are capable of those big dreams.A yearly tradition I implemented to enjoy this dance is writing a letter to my future self at the end of each year. I then pack it away with Holiday decorations to open at the end of the year.It’s an awesome keepsake to recount what has happened over the years, who you were and who you want to become.Plus it’s pretty fun to see what I was doing 9 years ago!Grab a pen and piece of paper and start writing to 2023 you. Here are some prompts below that I use but tailor it to what you want:️What you learned ️ What you loved️ What you overcame️ What you achieved ️ What had a positive impact️ What is different from last January ️ What do you want to stop doing️ What do you want to start doing️ Your 2023 goalsIt’s also a fun activity to do with the kids and teach them about goal setting. I started doing a shorter version of this with my 4.5 year old last year and will be doing it with boys this year (3&5).Appreciate how far you’ve come and know that you are capable of moving so far forward as well.Write a letter to your future self - 2023 you. You don't have to use my questions, but let future you know what happened this past year and what you are going to do in the coming year.Pack it away with your holiday decorations and see how much you've changed next year! www.allyoumama.comIG -@MeghanQBarrett
Instead of saying, "What did you forget?"Replace it with, "What did you remember."Words are powerful! We put our energy and focus into what we say and believe.This idea came from Marisa Peer who is British therapist, author and speaker and focuses on language. She says, "Changing one word will change their (children) life." She tells a story of how she would drop her daughter at school and when she got to the gate she would come running back to her and Marisa would say, "What have your remembered."She would then focus on the fact that her daughter remembered before she got into school, instead of chastising her for forgetting something at home.What this does is have your and your children focus on remembering instead of forgetting. When you tell yourself that you keep forgetting things or you have a horrible memory, you will focus on that and continue to to prove yourself right.Whereas, if you focus on what you've remembered and tell yourself you have a good memory that is where your energy will go.You aren't forgetting, you're remembering.www.allyoumama.comIG -@MeghanQBarrett
"You cannot find peace by avoiding life."- Virginia Wolf What do you use to escape what is going on in your life or how you are feeling?We all have our own coping mechanisms to escape or get a little break from our lives and our emotions.Some examples:DrinkingShoppingSocial MediaDrugsSexGamblingEatingIdentify your coping mechanism for when you feel like you need to escape, need a break or are feeling overwhelmed.The first step is knowing that you are using a coping mechanism. Some mechanisms are effective and some are ineffective.Over the past couple years I noticed I've been using alcohol and social media - neither of which are healthy for me or inline with my goals. I first had to recognize what I was really using these activities for - avoidance. Then once I realized I was avoiding something I was able to take a deep look at what I was avoiding.The only way to really fix anything is to face it head on. Avoidance tends to cause more issues than it fixes.www.allyoumama.comIG -@MeghanQBarrett
You have so much going on: juggling schedules, housework, health, drinking water, and so much more!It can be difficult to keep all these things straight and in the forefront of your mind. The easiest way  to keep your goals and who you want to become on the top of your mind is to simplify it! Pick 1 word that you want to describe your next year.Whenever you feel like you are wavering or forced with a difficult decision, come back to your guiding word.Somee examples: abundance, bold, calm, challenge, dedicated, dream, empower, forgiveness, grace, gratitude, integrity, joy, kind, mindful, nurture, persistence, play, relationships, service, teach, whole, yes.For 2023 I'm choosing focused. Whatever I am working on, or whomever I am with at the time I will be focused on that.What is your word?www.allyoumama.comIG -@MeghanQBarrett
Do you know what is really important to you?What are your driving factors? What are your values? What are your non-negotiables?If you can't quickly answers the top 3 things (or values) in your life that are important to you, there is a good change you are feeling a little lost or you have a difficult time making decisions.I felt like something was missing for a long time. I was unable to make quick decisions because I couldn't decide what was really important to me.When you are able to name and know your top 3 values then you have a guide and filter which you can quickly run decisions through. It takes away the much of the angst because you know why you are making the decision and you can do it that much quicker.Pick your top 3 values. They don't have to be forever, but what are you top 3 NOW?Use these as your guide. If you follow it, it will bring you closer to your goals and who you want to be without being distracted by other shiny things.And before you set your goals for next year, know your values. If your goals are not inline with your values, your values will win out. For example, one of my values (my top value) is family first. I had a goal of building and online business that was taking time away from my family. My goal went against my value. There way not way to achieve my goal.Know your values and ensure your goals are inline with them.www.allyoumama.comIG -@MeghanQBarrett
What do you do when you start feeling overwhelmed and anxious? What if there was a quick way to reassure yourself and start feeling better instantly!?!I saw this on Mel Robbins IG and has changed my anxiety and my first response when I am feeling overwhelmed and overstimulated.She said, "If you woke up feeling anxious or overwhelmed this morning, put your hand on your heart, close your eyes and repeat: I'm okay. I'm safe. I'm loved."I'm not kidding when I say this INSTANTLY brings my anxiety level down.And it works on your kids too! When my son was extremely upset and I hugged him put my hand on his heart and said, "You're okay. You're safe. You're loved."These are words we all need to hear. www.allyoumama.comIG -@MeghanQBarrett
400 - Treat Yourself!

400 - Treat Yourself!

2022-12-1602:05

We are right in the thick of the holiday season and I know you have been working hard getting gifts for friends, family, teachers and many more. Working on making the holidays a special time for you family and others. But have you taken a moment to get something for yourself? To treat yourself?Have you seen the Parks and Rec episodes where each year Tom and Donna would take a "Treat Yo Self" day?We can all take a little lesson from these two!You don't have to go all out on a Treat Yourself Day, but make sure you get yourself a gift this holiday season.You are important too. Don't forget yourself and treat yourself!www.allyoumama.comIG -@MeghanQBarrett
"Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself."- Rumi (13th century Persian Poet)Where are your efforts focused? Often times we look to things and people on the outside to change ourselves and the world around us.Do you focus on changing others and the world around you?Or do you focus on changing yourself? Focus on changing yourself and that will change the world...or at least some ONE's world.When you change yourself you change others and the world.The only person you have control over is yourself. Focus on changing you and the rest will fall into place.www.allyoumama.comIG -@MeghanQBarrett
Starting a effective habit is the opposite of stopping the ineffective habit.There are 4 elements to every habit - this comes from James Clear in his book Atomic Habits.1. Cue2. Craving3. Response4. Reward1. Cue - you feel overwhelmed after a hectic day and the kids are finally in bed2. Craving - you crave something to take the edge off and calm you down3. Response - you drink a glass of wine4. Reward - your glass of wine satisfies your craving and you feel calm If you want to change this to a more effective habit for you, you must recognize the cue and craving, then change the response.So instead of responding with a glass of wine (or chocolate in my case) you replace it with something else - I use mints.The cue and craving are the same but you change the response in order to change an ineffective habit to an effective one. Make it easier for yourself by making the effective habit attractive - I moved the chocolate chips up on a high shelf so it is more difficult to grab and put mints in an easy to reach place.What effective habit do you want to start?www.allyoumama.comIG -@MeghanQBarrett
Say you had a rough day with the kids and you were super stressed out. You want to find a way to calm down; so you try a number of things. Maybe a bath, glass of wine, TV. You find one that works for you and then that becomes your habit.There are 4 elements to every habit - whether you find it effective or ineffective for you:1. Cue2. Craving3. Response4. Reward1. Cue - you feel overwhelmed after a hectic day and the kids are finally in bed2. Craving - you crave something to take the edge off and calm you down3. Response - you drink a glass of wine4. Reward - your glass of wine satisfies your craving and you feel calmYou now associate the glass of wine with helping you calm down and relax after a difficult day.Same works with coffee in the morning1. You wake up2. You want to feel awake and alert3. You drink coffee4. You satisfy your craving and coffee is no associated with waking up.You can be free of your bad habits when you bring them into your consciousness! Decide WHO you want to be and then create habits around who you want to become.Habits are about becoming SOMONE not having SOMETHING!For more info on habits - how to start new ones, break old ones and become you really want to, I highly suggest Atomic Habits by James Clear. www.allyoumama.comIG -@MeghanQBarrett
 We all have a bad habit (or 2, 3...) that we want to kick, but it's hard!A habit is something you've done so many times, that now you do it without consciously thinking about it. I'm not a big fan of labeling habits "bad" or "good" because they depend on the person. However, a habit can be either ineffective or effective for you and your goals.The first step it to bring the habit to your consciousness and become aware of it, because we habits are most unconscious.You can be free of your bad, or ineffective habits!Tune in the rest of the week to find out how to kick the ineffective habits and implement new, effective ones.No need to wait for the New Year - lets work on those habits now!www.allyoumama.comIG -@MeghanQBarrett
395 - Pick 1 word!

395 - Pick 1 word!

2022-12-0902:48

1 word only!Pick 1 word to describe your year in 2022. Any word you want!Then pick a word you want to describe your upcoming year in 2023.Often we set a few goals, there's all these cool new things we want to do in the New Year and partner that will all the other commitments you have and you start forgetting stuff!The best way I've found to stay true to my goals and intentions is to create a word for the year. That way I can remind myself of the word and my actions will follow.For 2022 my word was "joy." What is yours for 2023?www.allyoumama.comIG -@MeghanQBarrett
“It wasn't the fear that mattered in life, it was the choices made when you were afraid. You were brave because of your fear, not in spite of it. - Elsa's Grandpa.The Four Winds by Kristin HannaWhat is your biggest fear? I'm not talking spiders or public speaking...I'm talking deep down fear!We all have at least one. What is yours? Some examples include:Fear of being aloneFear on not being lovedFear of deathFear of judgmentFear of not being enough Use your fear to take action.Some people use their fears to hold them back, others use it as a source of motivation. It doesn't matter what your fear is, it matters what you do with it.www.allyoumama.comIG -@MeghanQBarrett
Another question for your end of the year letter!Yesterday we focused on what went well in 2022, now take a look on what you want to work on for the next year.What do you want to get better at?What kind of person do you want to become?Do you want to learn a new skill?What are the actions you want to take next year to become the person you want to be and reach your goals?www.allyoumama.comIG -@MeghanQBarrett
We are working our way through December by reflecting on the past year and setting intentions for next year.Here is one of the questions you can use later on in your letter to your future self that we will be going over at the end of the month.What went well for you in 2022? What were the happy times? The accomplishments? The joys? The truimphs?What brought a smile to your face during the past year.Add everything you can think of, nothing is too small.2022 may not have been your year, maybe it was a really crappy year. That's okay, I'm SURE there are still a few things that went well. Today is the day to focus on and extract everything that went well the past year.www.allyoumama.comIG -@MeghanQBarrett
Say what?!? Aren't you supposed to let the small stuff go so you can focus on the big matters?I know this goes against what most people say, but I want you to sweat the small stuff when it comes to creating new habits, breaking old one and working towards your goals.It is now December and a great time to reflect on the past year and look forward to the next year.The issue with most people when they do this is they try to make HUGE sweeping changes in their lives. You feel guilty for the indulgence during the holiday so you tell yourself:* No more spending money* No junk food* No more drinking* I'm going to the gym for 1 hour ever single dayAnd while these actions all have great intentions. The are most likely doomed.How many times have you vowed a New Year's resolution and not achieved it? I know I have quite a few!Here's how to create new habits, break old ones and make your way toward your goal without feeling overwhelmed:Focus on the small actions.Take 1 super small step towards your goal. I'm talking so small here! They key to establishing a new habit (or breaking an old one) is to do it! Actually do it...and do it consistently. The only way to do keep it up consistently is if it is something you can and will do.Well duh! Is what you may be saying now, but really most people do NOT do this. They try to make huge changes on Jan 1 and then realize its just too much and go back to their old habit.But not YOU! You're going to pick 1 super small thing to do and you will do it each day!Pick 1 small action to do today and for each day (at least most days) for the rest of the month.You don't have to wait for the new year to work towards your goal!Start now and it will be much easier to keep up in Jan.Examples:- 10 squats per day- meditate 10 seconds per day- eat 1 vegetable a day- cut out 1/2 cup of coffee- read 1 page per dayThese seemingly small actions are something you can actually do each day, even on those hectic days. And they will add up way quicker than you think! www.allyoumama.comIG -@MeghanQBarrett
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