Strengthening Your Roots through Meditation

Join Brooke as she shares thoughts and ideas about what meditation has done for her and what meditation can do for you. Tune into your vibrations and consciously raise your awareness through meditation. Listen for more with Brooke Jean Counseling and Coaching.

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Settling Into Our New Normal

How are you settling into what is our 'new normal' and what is the larger spiritual assignment during this time? Listen as Brooke Jean shares her thoughts and insights on navigating our new realities.

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Mindfulness During Uncertain Times

Brooke Jean explores ways to use Mindfulness as a tool during times of uncertainty. How do you create space for your feelings of fear and anxiety while also consciously noticing the good in every day? This practice is essential for keeping our minds well. Listen for more with Brooke Jean Counseling and Coaching

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Mommy's Mental Health Matters, Series Expert: Terra LaRock

Join Brooke Jean with Brooke Jean Counseling and Coaching on her journey to exploring, sharing, and supporting all things for Mommy’s Mental Health!

In this monthly interview series, Brooke talks with other experts who are also passionate about and working to support mental health and the pressure on mothers. The first expert is Terra LaRock, CEO, and founder of The Mindful Mamas and creator of the Mindful Mama’s app.

Join Brooke and Terra as they discuss all things mindfulness, including working through anxiety, how to make a Holy shift!, and how to integrate mindfulness as a successful habit- all in this quick 30-minute series expert interview.

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Reflect and Rise for 2020

Let's talk about New Year's resolutions and why they aren't all that great. Brooke Jean with Brooke Jean Counseling and Coaching wants to invite you to Reflect and Rise to make this coming year a magical one.

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Questions To Help Reflect and Rise Edit

Use the New Year to reflect on what is working, getting to the root of what is not, and setting intentions for the year ahead.

It is inevitable. The end of the year rolls around and I get asked numerous times how I feel about resolutions. The honest answer is my usual perspective on most topics, I can see the benefits and the downfalls; I can see both sides.

Don’t get me wrong, I LOVE the energy surrounding the New Year! It’s all sparkly and magical and whatnot. I love the opportunity to reflect on how I spent my time, how I felt, the impact I had, and the lessons I learned from the past 12 months. I love level setting where I am at in the larger destination of my life and my goals, which are around feeling good and being the best version of me I can be.

Reflect and Rise to make this coming year a magical one.

As a counselor and coach, I appreciate goals and believe there is so much power in clarifying what you want and how you want to feel to help guide you to where you want to be. If we don’t spend time considering what we want, saying it aloud and taking conscious daily action to get there, we might not experience the movement we desire.

So, if we are going to set intentions for the New Year my approach is to dig deep to REFLECT and RISE, which can be done answering the following questions:

What are you most proud of from 2019?

How did you grow and stretch yourself?

Where was the struggle and what did you learn? What is left in the growth journey?

When looking at where you want to be and how you want to feel – what strengths can you leverage to get there? This is all about the rise and stepping into your gems and power!

What will hold you back? Look beyond the obvious for this one. For example, if you desire to be healthy but what is getting in your way of taking the very best care of yourself is an unconscious belief that you are not worthy, well let’s do some healing and re-wiring around that belief, because it might continue to block you, even in your best efforts. Or, if your goal is to find love yet you find yourself in the pattern of sabotaging dates before they even happen, let us get to the root of the sabotage by asking what you are afraid of, how are you showing up and are you acting in alignment with what you really want? You see, people want the simple formula for success and well-being but, the truth is, we need to look under the hood for what is really influencing our thoughts, feelings, beliefs, and behaviors.

What will you need to release and shed to get where you want to go? So you can rise more easily and naturally.

What is ONE THING you can commit to daily that is in alignment with where you want to be? The RISE must include action and seeing opportunities that surround you.

Who and what support do you need?

How do you want to feel?

What will it be like when you get there? Sit in a little visualization of this. Imagine yourself where you want to be, notice how you look and feel, where you are, who you are with and just indulge in the experience. Use this technique as a motivator when you need a boost to stay the course!

In my experience, the key to making resolutions and intentions useful, meaningful, and successful, is to resolve the underlying issues that are preventing you from living and feeling your best while consciously acknowledging all that you already are and the strengths you already carry within to help you get there. It is not as simple as “I am going to lose weight” or “Get that promotion” or “Set healthier boundaries.”

It is reflecting on what is causing you to engage in unhealthy patterns – hint: we sometimes engage in these behaviors to avoid actually FEELING.

So, in the New Year, let us commit to getting to the root of things, of being worthy of healing and transformation, and of stepping into our power to feel our best and therefore do our best.

If you are interested in continuing the conversation about how YOU can Reflect and Rise in your life, view my recent Vlog about this topic or feel free to reach out directly to me here. I look forward to hearing from you!

Take care of yourselves and therefore each other,

XO brooke jean

Self-Care Tips for the Holidays and Beyond Edit

Sisters, we are in the throes of the holidays! Thanksgiving is already fading into memory and Christmas looms large over our days. Not to mention, we are doing ALL.THE.THINGS! With all of the parties, social gatherings, holiday festivities, and traveling to see family, the holidays can be a time when a gal gets overwhelmed and run-down.

BUT! We don’t want that to happen to you. We’ve shared some helpful ideas for keeping your spirits up and your mind and body content – so you can keep kicking booty well past the New Year.

1. Ask for help. Speak up, Mama! You can’t do it all alone and no one expects you to.

2. Say no to things that don’t really matter. Set this boundary for yourself and (most importantly) respect it.

3. Take a moment to pause, reflect, and be still. Whether you find this peace over a cup of coffee in the morning or at night after the kids are in bed, take that moment and sit in your thoughts and feelings.

4. Observe the holiday wonder around you. Kids constantly remind us of what is really important- laughter and joy, adventure and excitement, and believing in things bigger than ourselves. Let children be your guide to what matters this holiday season.

5. Indulge mindfully. It can be easy to get caught up in the indulges of the season so, if you can, slow down and eat and drink intuitively. Enjoy the smell, taste, and texture of each and every bite or sip. Allow yourself to get swept away in the deliciousness, and stop before full, or before any shame spiraling events may occur.

6. Spend consciously. Opt for gifts that prioritize mindfulness over consumerism. Choose to volunteer at a non-profit for an outing instead of meeting at a restaurant. There are lots of ways to be frivolous during the holiday season; be frivolous with love, be frivolous with compliments for others, do not be frivolous with your money.

7. Move your body every day. When it is holiday season, the sun sets early and it can be freezing cold outside. But! If anything, these are more reasons why getting exercise in every day can be crucial. Go for a walk, hit up a yoga class, or meet your friend at the gym- we guarantee you won’t regret it.

8. Drink lots of water. Give your body the loving it needs – good old fashioned H20.

9. Advocate for yourself with your family and friends. When it comes to loved ones, it can be hard to say no or feel like we are letting someone down by not doing what they want of us. However, these wishes may come at the expense of your own well-being. No matter who it is, set and stand up for your own boundaries so that you can be your best on your own terms.

10. Feel the feels, don’t brush them under the rug. The holidays bring out stress, family dynamics, past experiences, and trauma. When these instances arise, take a moment to recognize how you are feeling and why you are feeling this way. Sit in it for the moment, and let this awareness serve you instead of holding you back.

Just as the old saying goes, you cannot serve others from a dry well. Self-care is vital for keeping yourself happy and healthy, and for keeping yourself balanced with all of the other people (both big and small!) who are counting on you. Keep rocking it out, beautiful friend.

If you are feeling like you could use a touch more support than these helpful tips, we invite you to see our Vlog about Self-Care for Success, or contact Brooke Jean Counseling and Coaching. We look forward to hearing how you practice self-care!

Take care of yourselves and therefore each other,

XO brooke jean

Belly Breathing

Are you struggling with BIG Feelings such as stress, rage, overwhelm, anxiety, or Mom Guilt?

Does it feel like no matter what you do, you are stuck in that big feeling even though you desperately want to get out?

The reason why feelings can be so intense is because we are having a body reaction. Our nervous systems are firing away.

In this video, you will learn how to leverage Belly Breathing to calm down.

Here is why it works:

The Vagus nerve is one of the largest nerves in our systems linking our brains to our bodies.

When we engage in deep belly breathing, we tickle the bottom of the Vagus nerve, which then sends a message to our brains that we are safe and all is okay. Then, our brains release hormones that help us calm down, and when we calm our rational brain comes back online and we can take more conscious action.

Watch the video and try belly breathing when you are in the heat of any BIG FEELING and let us know how it goes for you.

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Let’s Talk Anxiety…

Friends, this month we want to talk about a little gremlin we all know called Anxiety. Join us as we break down what it is, what causes it, and how you can help yourself!

“Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the U.S., affecting 40 million adults in the United States age 18 and older, or 18.1% of the population every year. Anxiety disorders are highly treatable, yet only 36.9% of those suffering receive treatment.”*

What is anxiety?

Anxiety can show up differently for different people and typically can be felt in the body and experienced as worrisome thoughts. These symptoms include but are not limited to:

• Tightness in the chest

• Racing heart

• Rumbling happening in your body

• Headaches, body aches, and nausea

• Feeling heavy, stuck, or frozen

• Worst case scenario thinking

• Worry about what will happen later today, tomorrow, a month from now, anytime in the future

• Feeling like something is wrong, like you’re not good enough, or something bad is going to happen

• Over planning and strategizing for things that have not yet happened

• Checking on things compulsively

What causes anxiety?

Anxiety can stem from several sources. Yet, often these sources can be categorized as biological or genetic, environmental, and/or experiential.

Biological – Basically means you were born with and inherited a likelihood to have anxiety. For example, if anxiety runs in your family, you could be hard wired and pre-dispositioned to experience anxiety as well.

Environmental – This means something in your environment is causing and triggering anxiety. Your environment would include things like your living conditions, family of origin, your culture and conditioning, how your day to day life interacts with you.

A huge environmental cause of anxiety is trauma. When our brains and bodies live through trauma, the memory gets stuck in the mid-brain and the energy gets stuck in the body, and both can cause anxiety. When these things happen, we tend to feel unsafe, therefore needing to constantly scan our environment for safety, which can feel like anxiety.

When we don’t know what to expect from our environment, we develop a keen ability to sense other people’s moods and energies which can manifest as anxiety. Growing up in an environment that was not safe, where one or both parents were abusive or had substance abuse problems, being bullied, or experiencing humiliation are all examples of environmental causes of anxiety. Also included in that list: being frightened, getting into car accidents, or being confronted or surprised in a scary way.

Click here for a brief video about Trauma and the Brain.

Experiential – This can stem from something being incongruent inside of you. If you are not living in alignment with who you really are and with your values, it could be causing anxiety. Think mid-life crises, which I call “awakenings.” Being in transition causes so much anxiety because you are figuring out how to get through it while discovering who you are becoming. This unknowing and confusion lends itself to questioning, predicting scary outcomes, and fear.

Looking at the source of your anxiety can inform what is needed to treat the anxiety, while also igniting a compassionate and loving understanding of who you are and why you are feeling the anxiety. And also, knowing the root isn’t always ESSENTIAL to healing and learning how to cope with your anxiety.

Tips for helping you navigate anxiety:

Everything begins and ends with awareness, being present, and knowing the one thing you can always control are your inhales and exhales (which have unlimited power and resources in them!)

Slow down and begin to notice your anxiety and how it is showing up for you. Name it and call it out for what it is… just the anxiety showing up. You are not an anxious person- you are experiencing anxiety. Treat this experience as if it were a visitor coming and going. Doing this puts distance between the anxiety and your response to it, externalization is so powerful.

Take 10 belly breaths throughout your day. (What are belly breaths? Click here to learn more!)

Set a time on your phone to check in on your anxiety 2 times a day, and just notice where it is at and ask yourself what you need in that moment.

Go on a walk or MOVE YOUR BODY! Emotions need to be IN MOTION so moving them through your body is so helpful.

Take a bath or do something calming and nurturing for your body.

Get a weighted blanket.

Do something with your hands like paint or crochet.

Pay attention to what the anxiety might be drawing your attention to. For example, perhaps the anxiety is warning you to get out of an unhealthy relationship, or to release something that is no longer serving you, or to switch careers.

Find the right therapist for you. They will be your touchstone for a comprehensive treatment plan. Healing and reprocessing trauma you have experienced is going to be key. We encourage Brainspotting for trauma work, which you can learn more about here.

This is only scratching the surface on a really big topic that impacts so many of us. If you feel like you would benefit from additional support, reach out to Brooke Jean and let’s help you manage it, rather than letting it manage you.

In the month of November, Brooke will be sharing more anxiety tips LIVE on her Brooke Jean Counseling and Coaching Facebook – be sure to tune in!

*Resource: ADAA – Anxiety and Depression Association of America

Take care of yourselves and therefore each other,

XO brooke jean

How to Kick Mom Guilt to the Curb – A Tip!

If you are in the same Mom Guilt basket as the rest of us, it is okay, mama! Noticing the cycle of mom guilt, and what you keep “should-ing” yourself about, is part of the process in breaking free from this voice. In order to kick this Mom Guilt to the curb, we need to put in the work to uncover the unconscious beliefs we tell ourselves about what it means to be a “good mom.”

Most moms are all too well aware of it… the voice. You know the voice, that nagging one in the back of your head. It’s the voice that says you should have done more for your kids… you should have shown up to that game when you had a conflicting client meeting, or you should have made the birthday treats from scratch instead of store bought. We like to call that voice Mom Guilt.

Many of these beliefs that we hold as ultimate mom truths stem from antiquated standards. From the time we are young women we are observing and absorbing what it means to be a good enough mom, whether from our own mothers and grandmothers or from main-stream media. These influences tend to set the “rules” we should live by, or the standards we should hold ourselves to. This is SILLY. Guess what ladies, having a home cooked meal on the table every night, and being on the PTA, and managing a career, and getting the kids to practice, and doing household chores, and having a side hustle, it just doesn’t all work anymore.

We are all stretched way too thin and in way too many different directions to hold these standards as truths. The image of the modern mom has to adapt and update to the current world we are in, and this means being kinder and gentler to ourselves about not having homemade dinners on the table or having to miss that game. When you feel yourself being pulled into the Mom Guilt, and before you go beating yourself up, follow these steps in fighting the cycle:

• Stop and identify the belief before it gets going.

• Take time to examine the belief.

  • Is it true?

  • Is it helpful?

  • Is it relevant?

• Proceed in your truest self!

So mama, the next time you are feeling like crap and that oh-so-annoying Mom Guilt voice is getting louder in your head, stop yourself and ask these questions. Put that Mom Guilt in its place… on the curb with all the other junk that no longer serves you.

If you would like to explore more action items for handling Mom Guilt we invite you to learn about our Kick Mom Guilt To The Curb online course. Or, contact Brooke with Brooke Jean Counseling and Coaching.

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XO brooke jean

5 Signs You're Struggling with Mom Guilt

Are you a mama struggling with Mom Guilt?

If so, you are so not alone, sister.

I have yet to meet one single mama who hasn’t experienced some form of Mom Guilt.

In my most recent vlog, I share 5 signs you are struggling with Mom Guilt, and some tips on what you can do about it.

In a nutshell – our conditioning (messages we received growing up) about what at “good enough” Mom looks like have developed unconscious beliefs about what we “should” and “should not” be doing.

When we don’t follow the rules, we experience Mom Guilt.

BUT these old rules we are living by are not always true, relevant, or helpful.

We also struggle to notice how amazing we already are, thanks to our brain’s evolution.

AND we often have an area we do need to level up on to reduce Mom Guilt.

Check out the video to learn the signs…

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Effective ways you can improve your Self-Esteem doing inner child work.

Effective ways you can improve your Self-Esteem doing inner child work.

Are you struggling with knowing your worth, and are feeling ready to improve your self-esteem?

You are amongst many, my friend.

How is it that we can see the good in others but struggle to honor the same in ourselves? Well…because we lost sight of who we were before the world told us who we are supposed to be.

Growing up, we absorbed all sort of messages about who and what we were supposed to be and those around us only validated or invalidated those theories. For example, “Thats a good girl!” Does that resonate with you? Just by hearing that message, you may have internalized that being polite, respectful and without an opinion meant being a “good girl.” So, you may have learned to behave that way which still shows up today in your personal or professional world.

Perhaps you got praise when you scored the winning goal in your sport or when you brought home straight A’s, which led you to learn that perfect performance equals worth and praise. Insert the beginning of your perfectionistic tendencies…

What you were told from your parents and any other influential people growing up became part of your internal dialogue. If you heard you are bad, your inner critic might be telling you that you are bad. The problem is, just because we have those thoughts, feelings and beliefs does not mean they are true and/ or helpful.

The world’s expectations of us are relentless and never-ending. It’s an impossible task keeping up, and as a result, our positive and healthy feelings regarding ourselves begin deteriorating.

Low self-esteem is usually a result of not knowing yourself, knowing your worth, living authentically and owning both your strengths and struggles. To have healthy self- esteem, you can start by discovering who you really are and working toward full acceptance, beginning with your inner child.

So, if you’re ready to improve your self-esteem, set some time aside to reflect, look at old pictures and videos and journal.

Ask yourself who you were when you were little.

What interests, natural strengths and passions did you hold?

What were your deepest values, and how was your identity formulated?

What were you naturally good at and was there a period of time when you deviated from that path or focus?

More times that not, we heard a disapproving message from an influential adult who told us our work wasn’t good enough, so we ditched it and never looked back. Maybe you haven’t written a poem since your English teacher humiliated you in front of your peers. Or haven’t played your instrument or that sport or tried something new because you have a belief that it’ll never be good enough.

Throughout this reflection, you are basically giving a voice to your inner child, remembering what mattered most to him/ her so you can reconnect to that person and bring him/ her back, ultimately strengthening your current sense of self. Because you are awesome, just the way you organically are.

If your inner child had something to say, or needs that weren’t meant, it can very powerful in therapy to do some deeper work with him/ her to heal parts of your past and re-develop in a more congruent and healthy way.

From a place of knowing your gifts AND being okay with your imperfections, you can begin to improve your self-esteem and begin living more authentically, which often times, promotes stepping into your light and power and living well.

That is my hope for you and all of us. I am right there with you on this journey of becoming.

And if you would like to learn more about this work or need support, don’t be afraid to reach out here!

And if you would like to learn more about this work or need support, don’t be afraid to reach out!

Take care of yourselves and therefore each other,

XO brooke jean

Why Self-Care is the MOST Important Strategy for Success Edit

Learn why this wildly successful working mama believes self-care is the most important strategy for success.

In my summit, Moms Living a Life they Love, I interviewed several brilliant, power-house business women who are also Moms on how they overcome barriers to have both, a successful career and flourishing family.

This Mom is a friend of mine who I have been inspired by in our community for several years. Holly Scott sets the bar for living the life she wanted and created. Somehow she makes being the VP of Wiesner Media, the Group Publisher of two very popular local magazines Mountain Living and Colorado Homes & Lifestyles, a very involved Mom of two boys and wife look not only fun but easyC

She has over 20 years of experience in the publishing and media industry. During her 15 years at Network Communications and WiesnerMedia, Inc., she elevated the company’s Home Design brands through increased sales revenues, product development, operations, mentorship, training, senior management, and marketing development.

In 2011, she authored “Sales University,” a weekly sales training program she developed and conducted for the company. In addition, she has hosted a Women’s Retreat to coach young women professionals about building confidence and creating work-life balance.

In my interview with her she shares:

• Self-Care is #1 in her life and how that helps her

• There really are NO EMERGENCIES

• Her art of balance and time management

• How to give yourself permission

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How to Advocate for Yourself on the Job to have Work/ Life Balance

How to advocate for yourself on the job to have work/ life balance- An Interview with Beth Feldman – Founder of the Role Mommy Blog and Co-Founder of Beyond PR Group.

In my summit, Moms Living a Life they Love, I interviewed several brilliant, power-house business women who are also Moms on how they overcome barriers to have both, a successful career and flourishing family.

This down-to-earth and brave working mama thought outside of the box and had the courage to ask for what she needed to have both family and a big career. Beth Feldman experienced great success working for CBS before launching her own entrepreneurial endeavors. Using the gifts she already had, she launched two successful companies/brands.

She is the co-founder of Beyond PR Group, a a full-service public relations consulting firm founded by leading experts in the parenting, consumer, lifestyle and entertainment PR industry. She is also the founder of RoleMommy, a parenting blog network, online community and events company dedicated to inspiring, entertaining empowering today’s busy parents to pursue their passion while raising a family.

As a nationally recognized parenting expert, Feldman is frequently interviewed by national and regional news media on career re-invention, social media, parenting tweens and work-life balance. She has appeared on broadcast news programs such as “Good Morning America,” “Nightline,” Better TV, ABC News Now, Fox News Channel, “Inside Edition,” WCBS-TV and CW-11 Morning News and has been quoted as an expert resource by national news sources such as Associated Press and The New York Times. Feldman is the co-author of Peeing in Peace: Tales & Tips for Type A Moms (Sourcebooks) and is the author and editor of the humor anthology See Mom Run – Sidesplitting Essays from the World’s Most Harried Moms (Plain White Press).

In my interview with her she shares:

• How essential is it to advocate for yourself to get what you want.

• Be daring, courageous, and creative!

• Use skills and connections YOU ALREADY HAVE.

• Tips on how to start blogging.

• Values – let them steer and guide you….

Go to Beth’s blog Role Mommy for some hilarious and helpful stuff!

Learn more about how my coaching program can help you advocate for yourself at work here!

Set up your FREE discovery call today to get busy making BIG THINGS happen in your life, while feeling your best!

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XO brooke jean

How to Manage Stress being a Working Mama

Learn how to manage stress being a working mama and so much more in this incredibly resourceful interview with one of my favorite boss babes.

In my summit, Moms Living a Life they Love, I interviewed several brilliant, power-house business women who are also Moms on how they overcome barriers to have both, a successful career and flourishing family.

This firecracker Mom, Michal Chesal, was so much fun to interview and her go-getter energy is just contagious. Three children, a divorce, and a thriving business later, she shares exactly what it takes to have both a family and thriving business.

She is a mompreneur who co-founded the Florida-based juvenile products company Baby K’tan, LLC. Shortly after the birth of her son, Coby, born with Down syndrome, Michal found herself searching for a baby carrier that could provide the sensory nourishment he required for optimal development. Unsatisfied with the options available, Michal began designing and creating her own modified carrier. Officially launched in 2007, the brand has since become one of the strongest names in infant carriers. Today, Baby K’tan, LLC continues to increase their product line, designing innovative products that promote the natural bond between parent and baby.

The culmination of her unique experiences has afforded her opportunities to be recognized in publications such as HuffPost, S FL Biz Journal, CBS & Miami Herald.

In my interview with her she shares:

• How her bright idea was born out of her child’s necessity

• Leveraging these 4 words to be successful: motivation, perseverance, patience and humility

• Being a single working Mom, time management is critical

• How to manage stress…

• Set 3 small goals a day and making the moment important!

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XO brooke jean

The Power of Positive Thinking in Achieving Goals

Be inspired by Eva’s vision to become an author and how she leveraged the power of positive thinking in achieving goals, and oh so much more!

In my summit, Moms Living a Life they Love, I interviewed several brilliant, power-house business women who are also Moms on how they overcome barriers to have both, a successful career and flourishing family.

Eva Pohler retired from a twenty-year position teaching writing and literature at a university in San Antonio, where she lives with her husband and three kids. Now a full-time writer, she’s the Amazon bestselling author of eighteen novels, including The Mystery Book Collection and three series for young adults: The Gatekeeper’s Saga, The Purgatorium Series, and The Vampires of Athens. Her books have been described as “thrilling” and “addictive.” A Kirkus reviewer said of The Gatekeeper’s Sons that it was “sure to thrill Hunger Games fans”.

In my interview with her she shares:

• Take your big long-term plan and break it down into manageable goals

• The power of positive thinking

• TAKE TIME OFF

• Work when you can and when you’re in your flow of genius

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XO brooke jean

Inspiration for Working Women who want to have kids or already have them

There is not much I am more passionate about than helping women know they don’t have to choose career or family, they truly can have both and in this interview we share inspiration for working women to want to have kids or already have them.

In my online interview series, “Moms Living a Life they LOVE”, I had the privilege of talking to successful, powerful, mompreneurs about how they have BOTH thriving businesses and loved families.

We address the taboo topics no one wants to talk about to normalize the challenges, pressures, expectations and realities we face as working mamas.

Hear from these FABULOUS ladies just how they do it, what lessons they have learned and be prepared to feel inspired.

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XO brooke jean

How to Help your Kids with Pain Addressing Pain, Fear and Focus.

Learn how this working Mom can help your kids with pain, while also inspiring you to get that business idea off the ground.

In my summit, Moms Living a Life they Love, I interviewed several brilliant, power-house business women who are also Moms on how they overcome barriers to have both, a successful career and flourishing family.

Want to go BIG with your career and family dreams? Starting her career in medicine while growing her family at the same time, Dr. Amy Baxter is a mother of three teenage kids, a full time entrepreneur and a previous emergency pediatrician and pain researcher.

She has been recognized for her visionary entrepreneurship following her invention of MMJ Lab’s core products: Buzzy® Needle Pain Relief and VibraCool™ Massaging Ice Therapy. Her multiple awards include Forbes Healthcare Technology Disruptors to Watch, MDDI Top 10 Innovative and Disruptive Women in Healthcare, Most Innovative CEO from Georgia’s Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO), “Idea Person” by the Wall Street Journal, and Inc. Magazine’s Top Woman in Tech to Watch.

In my interview with her she shares:

• Generous maternity leaves make people much more productive – give your brain something else to think about!

• Cut stuff OUT to make room for what’s most important.

• Don’t forget to honor WHO you are.

• How to help your kids with pain addressing pain, fear and focus.

• It’s not the quantity of moments, but the QUALITY of them that make memories….

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XO brooke jean

Discover your Purpose and Passion to live a whole-hearted and healthy life.

Discover your purpose and passion to live a whole-hearted and healthy life.

Why is purpose and passion so important to your overall wellness?

Because when we live authentically, according to our values, and for our purpose, work doesn’t feel like work.

We wake up inspired for the day and for the impact, whether large or small, we are making on the world around us.

Our work takes up a significant portion of our time, energy, and life and therefore if we do not enjoy what we are doing, it’s a long run to retirement.

Discovering your purpose and living with passion enables you to enjoy the journey, the here and now, no longer waiting for retirement.

Some questions to ask yourself and reflect on in a quiet space to connect you with your calling are:

What wrongs are you wanting to make right?

What is your favorite thing to do?

What activity makes you feel in connection with yourself and others?

What is your struggle and your story and what would others learn from it?

What brings you joy and fulfillment?

If you could wake up tomorrow and time, money, education, all of it wasn’t a factor, what would you be doing?

These are just a few questions I explore with my clients who are ready and willing to start fulfilling their purpose.

Once you have decided what you are passionate about and what your purpose might be, its time to develop plans and begin taking action to help you get there.

Start with a vision and work your goals backwards to where you are today!

A career change, even when chasing your dreams, can be terrifying.

You are in transition, meaning you do not know what will happen and how it will all work out. This experience can create feelings such as fear, anxiety, worry, second-guessing and so much more.

Enlisting in a counselor or coach as a guide through your process can be immeasurably helpful for the discovery, planning, doing and processing parts of all of this.

Learn more about how I help clients live their best lives here!

Take care of yourselves and therefore each other,

XO brooke jean

3 Things to Consider when Focused on Wellness in the Workplace

3 things to consider when focused on wellness in the workplace.

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Take care of yourselves and therefore each other,

XO brooke jean