156: Flecks of Gold: The Key to Finding Joy as a Mother, even in Hard Times

Published: Nov. 15, 2020, 8:45 a.m.

My friends, today is the day! The Flecks of Gold journal is here, and I am frankly giddy with excitement because I know this journal will transform your outlook on motherhood and help you see the joy and beauty in your daily life. I want every single mother in the 3 in 30 community to have one, and I’m so excited that it is now available to purchase as a pre-order https://3-in-30-podcast.myshopify.com (HERE.) It will be delivered to you before Christmas so you can give it as gifts and be ready to start this new journaling habit for the new year. A few years ago, I was asked to speak at an online conference for moms called the I Am Mom Summit. When I was contemplating a topic for my presentation, I decided to focus on the power of noticing and writing down beautiful moments as a mom, even in our toughest times. FLECKS OF GOLD JOURNALFor today's episode, I am going to share my I Am Mom Summit presentation, which will give you insight into the concepts and gratitude practices at the heart of my new journal. I know that the takeaways will bless your life whether or not you purchase a journal! THREE TAKEAWAYS FOR FINDING JOY IN MOTHERHOOD Use your five senses to absorb a perfect moment. Write down at least one perfect moment in each day, in order to relive it. Don’t forget to include sensory details! Share perfect moments with the people you love the most. Make it a ritual or a habit! Show Notes https://iammomsummit.org/registration-page-202035739495 (I Am Mom Summit ) https://3-in-30-podcast.myshopify.com (Flecks of Gold Journal) Related Episodes https://3in30podcast.com/captivate-podcast/journaling/ (002: How to Journal as a Busy Mom // Laura Webb) https://3in30podcast.com/captivate-podcast/rekindle/ (069:Rekindling your Love of Motherhood // Kelly Jensen) https://3in30podcast.com/captivate-podcast/119-motherhood-is-hard/ (119: How to Fall Back in Love with Motherhood // Tessa Brown) Sponsor Many thanks to this month’s sponsor, BetterHelp, the world’s largest provider of online therapy. Go to https://www.betterhelp.com/start/?go=true&transaction_id=10277006a8040a06ad69d24c9ff94f&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=281&utm_medium=Desktop&utm_content=&utm_term=3in30&not_found=1&gor=start (betterhelp.com/3in30) to get 10% off your first month. Are you excited for the Flecks of Gold journal? What are some of your favorite tips for finding joy in motherhood? Let me know in a comment below!