Motherhood

8 Great Goals to Make Motherhood Amazing
By Lori Radun

There is nothing that brings me greater joy than helping individuals define and reach their goals in life. My web developer always jokes "You're the Tony Robbins for moms!"

I get the privilege of talking with moms about what their desires and challenges are, and what their goals are in life. One mom I spoke with said she needed connection and accountability, and she knew what her challenges were, but she hadn't yet defined her goals.

It's common to not know what your goals are. Most of us moms are so busy taking care of the day to day activities that we rarely have time to sit down and have enough clear headed space to think about our vision. And once we know what we really want, we have to translate that into specific and measurable goals. So I thought I would help get your wheels spinning by giving you some great goals that would make motherhood amazing for you and your family.

Personal Development

Eliminate everything that sabotages your confidence as a woman and a mom.

How about that? Wouldn't it feel great to feel good about who you are? What and who gets in the way of you feeling that way? Is it your own negative thoughts and judgments? Is it fear that stops you from being who you know you truly are? Do you allow others to put you down? Step into your power and be the amazing woman that you are!

Spirituality

Implement a values based program in your family.

Pick a value that you will practice for every month of the year. Teach your kids what this value means. Do activities around this value like reading books, watching movies, or other creative games. Keep a jar and contribute tokens each time a family member demonstrates this value throughout the month. If you reach a certain number of tokens at the end of the month, celebrate with a family outing.

Fun and Enjoyment

Make a Fantastic List of Things to Do.

Pretend this is your last year of living and make a list of fun and inspiring things you would like to do before you go. It doesn't have to be true to have fun, because the reality is you don't know how long you have to live. So make everyday a great day...in all the little ways possible!

Relationships

Pick up the book Love for No Reason and Apply the Concepts to Every Relationship in Your Life.

You need love. Your family needs love. Your community needs love. The world needs love. Learn to tap into unconditional love - the only kind of "real" love.

Health and Aging

Put your self-care at the top of your to-do list.

What does self-care look like for you? What happens to you when you don't practice self-care on a regular basis? Isn't it better to explain to your kids and your husband that you will be a much better mommy and wife when you take care of you first? It's not selfish. There is time if YOU are a priority. Feed your soul so you can feed other souls.

Personal Finances

Set a Values-Based Budget for your Family.

What would it be like to spend money based on your family values? For instance, personal growth is one of my family values. Therefore, there has to be money allotted in the budget for personal growth items. Have you ever done formal values analysis for your family? It is something worth the investment because practically every conflict we have is based on values.

Career and Profession

Define clear and balanced boundaries between home and work.

With companies cutting back, and technology taking over, it can sometimes be hard to draw the line between home time and work time. But our families need to know that work can be put to rest when it is family time. Put the iPhones, Blackberries, iPads, and laptops away for a designated period of time. Protect that precious time so your kids know you are 100% available for them during family time.

Home and Family

Simplify your calendar and declutter your space.

There is nothing that creates more stress than busy calendars and cluttered spaces. Bring peace to your family by paring down in your calendar and in your environment. Running around harried all the time is not healthy for anyone in the family.

Lori Radun can help you reach your personal and family goals, and offers tips on raising magnificent children while you create a truly harmonious home. For your free ebook on 7 ways to develop more patience with children, visit her website at http://www.momnificent.com.

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