Finding the Floor - A thoughtful approach to midlife motherhood and what comes next.

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 In this episode I share some ideas on how to build more confidence as a parent by making deposits in our mental bank account.  It can be easy to think we are doing well as parents when our children are doing well. I dive into an important mindset shift: learning not to base my confidence as a parent on my children’s outcomes.  I use principles from The Confident Mind - like the daily ESPs, what are things that I am doing to help my child.  Then mention the emotional bank account from 7 Habits of Highly Effective People and how we can work on making regular deposits with our child and what that might look like. 
For show notes and trandscripts go to www.findingthefloor.com/ep251
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Thanks to Seth Johnson for my intro and outro original music.  I love it so much!

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In this episode, I celebrate reaching episode 250 and explore something we all experience at times: getting stuck in what The Confident Mind calls the “sewer cycle.” After a stressful moment related to my church calling, I found myself spiraling into negative thoughts and worry. As I reflected on the experience, I realized how important it is to recognize when we’re in that mental cycle and have tools ready to help us get back out. Drawing on ideas from The Confident Mind, Atomic Habits, and The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, I share practical ways we can shift our thinking, refocus our energy, and move toward a more constructive mindset. 
I would love to hear from you!  You can reach me at [email protected] or dm @findingthefloor on instagram.  Thanks for listening!!

Thanks to Seth Johnson for my intro and outro original music.  I love it so much!

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 In this episode, I continue exploring the powerful quote from Olympic gold medalist Helen Maroulis:
 “I won with all of my strengths and I won with all of my weaknesses.”
After reflecting on The Confident Mind last week, I wanted to dig deeper into the idea that excellence does not require perfection. I explore how perfectionism can quietly become a control strategy, what we’re actually hoping perfection will give us, and how we can pursue excellence — in motherhood, habits, faith, and even something as simple as getting dressed — without demanding flawlessness from ourselves.
 
For shownotes and transcripts go to www.findingthefloor.com/ep249
I would love to hear from you!  You can reach me at [email protected] or dm @findingthefloor on instagram.  Thanks for listening!!

Thanks to Seth Johnson for my intro and outro original music.  I love it so much!

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 In this episode, I revisit one of my favorite books on mindset and performance: The Confident Mind by Dr. Nate Zinsser. As I’ve been re-reading and re-listening to it, I’ve felt completely re-energized about what is possible when we intentionally train our thoughts. This book isn’t just about sports — it’s a guide to building confidence in any area of life. I reflect on what real confidence actually means, how we can develop it (instead of waiting for it), and why learning to look for the best in ourselves changes everything. 
For show notes and transcripts go to www.findingthefloor.com/ep248
I would love to hear from you!  You can reach me at [email protected] or dm @findingthefloor on instagram.  Thanks for listening!!

Thanks to Seth Johnson for my intro and outro original music.  I love it so much!

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In this episode, I share the story of how Valentine’s Day — a holiday I once protested by wearing all black — became one of the most meaningful days of my life. What started as a cynical college stance in 1995 turned into the beginning of my relationship with Nate. From minute rice and soy sauce to a late-night first kiss, I reflect on how perspective can change everything. I also explore how Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to be about romance alone — it can be a powerful invitation to deepen friendships, express appreciation, and strengthen the bonds that literally improve our health. 
For shwo notes and transcript go to www.findingthefloor.com/ep247
I would love to hear from you!  You can reach me at [email protected] or dm @findingthefloor on instagram.  Thanks for listening!!

Thanks to Seth Johnson for my intro and outro original music.  I love it so much!