Finding the Floor - A thoughtful approach to midlife motherhood and what comes next.
Camille Johnson shares personal stories about her life as a mother of five, her 22-year marriage, and the everyday chaos of raising a family. She reflects on topics like cleaning, pets, books, remodeling, and being a taxi driver, while also exploring deeper themes of wholeness and faith as a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The podcast takes a thoughtful and humorous look at midlife motherhood and the search for both literal and figurative floor space.
Episodes
Ep. 275 - Your list of good things you want to do
Send us Fan Mail “What are the good things you want to do?” Inspired by the talk given by Sister Andrea Munoz Spannaus in this recent 2026 October General Conference, I share her invitation to make a list of good things you want to do. Although directed to the youth, this is useful for any age. I include a list of 6 ideas to help you start dreaming again. I then talk about a few of my own good t
Ep. 274 - The Life you don't document
Send us Fan Mail “Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory.” This week I reflect on everyday life that used to happen or that is now happening. The many soccer games that I have watched. Getting ready for school, afterschool activities and bed time routines. Now that my youngest is a senior we are starting to begin to reflect on the last of so many of thes
Ep. 273 - Subtraction is hard and not as fun
Send us Fan Mail“Subtraction is the act of getting to less, but it is not the same as doing less.” In this week’s episode, I discuss the idea of subtraction. It started with wondering why it was so fun to add things. I then found a great article sharing essentially the similar sentiment, that we tend to be biased to add things when we want to find solutions or work on changing instead of subtr
Ep. 272 - It was what it needed to be
Send us Fan Mail “... but your eyes are always open.” I had such a wonderful conference last weekend. In this week’s episode I share an overview of the conference and my thoughts on how it went. The main thought, it was what it needed to be. The sisters in my stake who chose to come got what they needed. I also talked about one meaning of Jehovah is “I will be what tomorrow demands.’ In the
Ep. 271- Creativity helps with mental strength
Send us Fan Mail“We cannot just practice our art. We need to force our way into its secrets, and then it will raise us to the divine.” In this week’s episode after sharing a small talk prompt and a personal story, I revisit the idea of creativity helping us with our mental strength. I share a quote from Beethoven I heard from Steven Sharp Nelson who reminds us that using our creativity can help
Ep. 270 - The Journey is the dream
Send us Fan Mail “That’s the dream. It’s not the destination, it’s the journey.” Inspired by a quote by Kobe Bryant - this week’s episode reflects on the journey being the dream. I reflected upon making an idea that you have become a reality. That creation is complicated and yet it is the process of creating that is the most important part. I share Kobe Bryant’s quote and then share other tim
Ep. 269 - The art of gathering - part 4 - authenticity and ending
Send us Fan Mail“Accept that there is an ending” This is the last episode sharing the book, The art of gathering, how we meet and why it matters, by Priya Parker. I begin by sharing the chapter about leaving your best selves at home and creating an environment where people can be a little more authentic. One idea she shares in the book is called 15 toasts. Parker also talks about some events t
Ep. 268 - The Art of Gathering - part 3 - rules and pregame
Send us Fan Mail “A thoughtful opening moment…can change the course of a gathering…” I love this week’s topic from The Art of Gathering by Priya Parker, pregame. I share the value of priming your guest from the beginning of hearing of your event. I loved the idea of rules made for your get together that then help your guest feel like they are in an alternate world. I talk of the significance o
Ep. 267 - The art of gathering - part 2 - Invite and host
Send us Fan Mail“Protect your guests.” This week’s episode is part 2 on the sharing of the book, The Art of Gathering by Priya Parker. I share the significance of your guest list. I mention the importance of your venue choice, size and style which also helps you fulfill your purpose. Then I talk about the warning not to be a chill host and the idea of a generous authority. Finally, I summariz
Ep. 266 - The Art of Gathering - part 1 - purpose
Send us Fan Mail “Decide why you’re really gathering.” In this week’s episode we begin the discussion of the book, The Art of Gathering - How we meet and why it matters - by Priya Parker. In part 1, we learn of finding the real purpose to our gatherings. Ms. Parker invites us to go deeper, to find a very specific and unique purpose to gatherings both large and small. I share the different way
Ep. 265 - The people who have come before you
Send us Fan Mail “Learn of the people who have come before you.” Today I am sharing a few stories I learned today about a few of my ancestors. I begin by sharing one of the books that changed a perspective which was a historical fiction account of the Martin and Willie handcart companies. I share a story of an ancestor from that harrowing journey. Thanks to my mom, I was able to learn more abou
Ep. 264 - Summer reading and the people we become
Send us Fan Mail “We read to know we are not alone.” – C.S. Lewis. In this week’s episode I cover the topic of summer reading and how it helps us become. I mention at the beginning how my mom made sure we had a pile of books to read each summer - our homework for the summer and how I now continue to love reading. I also share how books can change us and help us see a new perspective. I also shar
Ep. 263 - The power of our influence - the good and bad apple effect.
Send us Fan MailHow do bad apples effect the whole barrel? In this episode, I talk about 2 chapters in the book, Why we Click by Kate Murphy. Have you ever felt an instant click with someone got along fantasitcally or felt the mood in a room change due to someone’s anger? Is there someone in your life that is really easy to be around or someone who is difficult to be around? I share how lately
Ep.262 - The Lost art of small talk - part 2 - tips
Send us Fan Mail“There you are!” In this week’s episode we talk a bit more about the lost art of small talk. This week I give you a few tips on different ways to think about it and also topics or situations that can help you feel more comfortable. Acronyms like S_O_F_T_E_N or F_O_R_D or A_R_E which can help you with your body language as well as topics ideas or ways to go about engaging in smal
Ep. 261 - The Lost Art of Small Talk - part 1
Send us Fan Mail This week I am exploring the idea of small talk and calling it a lost art. I notice how I am really not very good at it and want to try to be better. Essentially I call it a way to notice people and make connections even for just a moment. I mention how our phones are a contributing factor along with COVID helping us be a bit out of practice. I share a particularly mortifying e
Ep. 260 - A little psychology of why we re-read books.
Send us Fan Mail“There is nothing wrong with coming back to a story that loves you back.” I have been going back to my favorite books and movies lately, so I thought it would be fun to understand why we do that. I share what I learned from an article and a youtube video. A few things I mention is that we find emotional comfort in familiar characters, it helps us when we feel uncertain and we lik
Ep. 259 - Road Trip Rules for life
Send us Fan MailA road trip is a great metaphor for life. In this episode I share 6 ideas or rules for life that come from the road. I share a few road trips stories and then weave them into how that can relate to our life in general. Rules like, detours are part of life and make sure to stop and refuel. In addition a few deeper metaphors, like knowing your destination and the people in the c
Ep. 258 When God seems silent ... He is in no way absent
Send us Fan Mail “When God seems silent … He is in no way absent.” This week I am inspired by the story of Esther. In the book of Esther, God is not explicit in the story but he is still there. I share a brief review of the story of Esther and then point out the ways that the Lord put people in just the right place to help in the deliverance. Then relate it to our own lives, how many times we m
Ep. 257 Different Busy - the seasons of our lives
Send us Fan Mail Different busy is the topic for this week. I contemplate different seasons in our lives. How I used to be so good at some things when my kids were little and now I don’t do those same things as well. Like regularly getting to the grocery store. I also share how we need to give ourselves grace because it is easy to compare how we used to be in one season and may not be now. Se
Ep. 256 Book ideas for a good summer read
Send us Fan MailA good read by the pool! That is what I have been daydreaming about as I go about my busy days this week. This episode I share a few of my favorite authors and some of their books to get ideas for when you get into the slower rhythm of the summer. I mostly like romantic comedy books but also share a few different varieties of books. First I talk of Beth Brower who is a sort of l
Ep. 255 Mother's Day Reflection - missing the little things
Send us Fan Mail This week I reflect on a few mother’s day things. First, I am becoming more like my mom by having all the expired condiments in my fridge. That is something that is too much of a reality right now, my kids finding them. Then second, while staying with my Dad and feeling like I was getting sick, there were not the normal things that my mom would have in the fridge or pantry. I
Ep. 254 - Pulled in so many directions - finding the calm in the chaos
Send us Fan Mail Lately I have been feeling pulled in so many different directions and in this episode I talk about a few solutions to help me go from chaos to a little more calm. I share all of the things on my plate, (as I am sure many of you have) and an extra added concern. I talk of the Eisenhower Decision Matrix (also shared in 7 Habits for Highly Effective People) and try to figure out
Ep 253 - Stranded and surgery
Send us Fan MailBack after spring break, and sharing two stories. I begin by sharing our stranded story. Our spring break road trip took an unfortunate turn with an overheated car and a need to get a tow, as well as other parts of the story. I share a tender mercy with the rental car and a book that we really enjoyed listening to on our drive. The second story is more of a reflection looking b
Ep. 252 - The Delusion you need to start something new
Send us Fan Mail “Dream about your ideal future, even if it’s a lie compared to today’s reality, then get to work and make that reality happen.” In this episode we are going to talk about being delusional. I share this idea from The Confident Mind by Dr. Nate Zinsser who says that when we want to do something great we have to be constructively delusional. This week we are especially talking abo
Ep. 251 Building your mental bank account as a parent
Send us Fan Mail 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 da
How to get out of a mental sewer cycle
Send us Fan MailIn 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
Ep. 249 - Excellence with our strengths and our weaknesses
Send us Fan Mail 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 actu
Ep. 248 - Remembering The Confident Mind
Send us Fan Mail 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
Ep. 247 Black is the new pink for Valentine's day.
Send us Fan MailIn 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
Ep. 246 - Do you want to feel amazing? Revisiting Glucose Revolution
Send us Fan Mail“Do you want to feel amazing?” Another book that I think is helpful to reread is Glucose Revolution by Jessie Inchaspé. I review in the episode (and go in depth in episode 122, Glucose Revolution our bodies and glucose) how our bodies process glucose. I remind you that our bodies need a lot of fuel but that we need it in certain intervals. I share the story of the conductor of t
Ep. 245 - Re-read the book Atomic Habits by James Clear
Send us Fan Mail “Every action you take is a vote for the type of person you wish to become." This week is a reminder of another favorite book, Atomic Habits by James Clear. I shared this book 4 years ago in episodes 75-79 where you will find a good summary and more thoughts on the book. Some of the great points of the book I mention are: one percent better, make it part of your identity, th
Ep. 244 Make your own weather
Send us Fan Mail “There is space between stimulus and response.” In this week’s podcast, I share a reminder of the book, 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey. I mentioned making our own weather, so we are not so affected by other people's moods or reactions. I remind you that there is a space between stimulus and response where we have a choice. I tell us the story of t
Ep. 243 - Keeping the end in mind as we look ahead to 2026
Send us Fan Mail“Keep the end in mind.” Happy New Year and hello 2026. This episode I share a handful of ideas as we look toward more becoming in 2026. I mention two funerals I went to over the break and how they influenced me to think more about how I want to become. Which then reminded me of the second habit from Steven Covey’s book, 7 Habits for Highly Effective People which says “to begin
Ep. 242 - Hope in Christmas Lyrics - "This Little Babe"
Send us Fan Mail “...foil thy foes with joy” In this last episode for the Christmas season, I share about a song that I learned this year. The song, This Little Babe, was written by a Jesuit Priest in the late 1500s and then put to music in the 20th century. The song is like a battle cry to overcome Satan which comes in the unexpected form of a baby. I share each verse of the song and how we c
Ep. 241 - Hope in Simplicity - letting go of a "perfect Christmas"
Send us Fan Mail “What do you value most about the holiday?” In this podcast I will share some ideas on how to simplify Christmas and let go of the “perfect Christmas.” I share the idea of taking a moment to really reflect on what you love the most about the season and then go all in on that. Then share a few examples of different ways to simplify decorations, menu, traditions and gifts. Rethi
Ep. 240 Hope in the waiting - the advent
Send us Fan Mail“To hope in God means to wait with patient expectation, trusting that he will fulfill his promises.” This week I explore hope a little more. Hope in the waiting as we prepare for the coming of Christmas or the coming of our Savior. As we prepare for Christmas, the advent can help us get spiritually focused which then can help us find just the right things and events that can mak
Ep. 239 - Gratitude and hope
Send us Fan Mail “Hope takes gratitude and turns it into resilience and action.” I love talking about gratitude! In this episode I share the connection between hope and gratitude. Hope is an attribute of Christ that I am learning to incorporate and realized how gratitude helps with a sense of hope. I share some stories of people without hope and some challenging counting blessings to get hope
Ep. 238 The Empty Nest Myth - adjusting expectations
Send us Fan Mail “They still need you as young adults.” In this week’s episode I share a few personal stories to start and then bust the myth of the empty nest experience. As my young adults leave the nest I tell you their need for help and guidance along the way. I share what it takes to become a functioning, contributing adult and mention our fledgling adults need all the guidance they are wi
Ep. 237 Looking back at my goals and readjusting
Send us Fan Mail “Plan on a system with the assumption of hardship.” In this episode I reflect on the goals and systems I was hoping to put in place at the beginning of the year and see where they are. I look back on episode 204, Becoming, and repeat quotes from James Clear and Ashely Jansen about putting systems in place and making sure we have the assumption of hardship while we are trying to a
Ep. 236 - Understanding AI - part 5 - A spiritual understanding and summing up the series
Send us Fan Mail “Work is essential for our spiritual progression” This episode I finish up with the Understanding AI series. First talking about Elder David A. Bednar’s talk “Things as they really are, 2.0” from 2024. Where Elder Bednar reminds us of our moral agency to admonish us not to become objects but that we are agents. I share his reminder of the divine attribute of creating and worki
Ep. 235 - Understanding AI part 4 - AI as a Co-worker, tutor and coach
Send us Fan Mail “Will AI take over my job?” In part 4 of the Understanding Artificial Intelligence series we explore AI as a Co-worker, Tutor and Coach. All ideas coming from the book by Ethan Mollick, Co-Intelligence - Living and working with AI. I share how Mollick makes the point that our jobs are made up of different tasks and that AI might be able to help us with the more tedious parts of
Ep. 234 Understanding AI - part 3 - AI as a creative tool
Send us Fan Mail “[Artificial Intelligences] AI are connection machines - which is why they can seem so creative.” As part 3 of learning more about AI we explore what it can do as a creative tool. I begin by giving you a little update on my life - and some biggish news for me. I then spend the rest of the time talking about AI as a creative tool. I mention how good ChatGPT is at making connect
Ep. 233 Understanding AI - part 2 - Aligning AI and the principles of use
Send us Fan Mail “Focus on the practical use of AI” I continue the series to Understand AI. This week I share the topic of Aligning AI and mention the 4 principles suggested by Ethan Mollick in the book, Co-Intelligence - Living and working with AI. I begin by sharing the idea of the paper clip theory suggested by a philosopher. The worry that AI could either create the apocalypse or our salva
Ep. 232 Reflecting on the Michigan LDS Church shooting and fire
Send us Fan Mail “I, the Lord God, do visit my people in their afflictions.” This week I share some of my thoughts after the tragic church shooting and fire that took place in Grand Blanc, Michigan. I mention that I am trying to choose faith not fear as a reaction to what happened. I talk about 3 stories from the scriptures to look at other situations where people have been under a threat of so
Ep. 231 Understanding AI - part one
Send us Fan Mail “Large Language Models or LLMs are simply predicting what words would come next due to all of their learning.” Prompted by my husband's suggestion I have decided to have a series of episodes dedicated to understanding AI better. Instead of being scared of AI or simply ignoring it, I use the book, Co-Intelligence, Living and Working with AI by Ethan Mollick. Part one of th
Ep. 230 - College move-ins and a tender mercy
Send us Fan Mail “God is aware of you!” This week I talk about how the college move-ins went with my two young adults. I share how things went with both my son and daughter and their different experiences. I also share about a tender experience I had with a dear friend, at a super cute market, which ended up being just what I didn’t realize I needed. For show notes got to www.findingthefloor.com
Ep. 229 - Several quotes to help you get through your day.
Send us Fan Mail “Limitations only exist if you let them.” In this episode I am sharing a handful of quotes that will hopefully help inspire you and motivate you to get through your day. I share how it can be easy to let the negative stuff and thoughts get us down. I mention that we need to make an effort to find the positive stuff. I remind you that the good and positive are there just as much
Ep. 228 - Mental Health Ideas for your Young Adult
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I share some mental health ideas to teach your young adults as they begin to leave the nest. I mention a few of my podcast and books that I have learned these great ideas. I mention Steven R. Covey’s 7 Habits for Highly Effective People principle of being proactive. I share the resource of the Emotional Resilience course. I remind you of the book, How to be You
Ep. 227 - K-Pop Demon Hunters and truth and light
Send us Fan Mail Episode description: “...and whatsoever is truth is light, …” In this week’s episode I am talking about the Netflix hit “K-Pop Demon Hunters” and how it is resonating with so many people due to the truth and light within its message. ( I share a few spoilers so be warned.) I share how any truths can lead us to light and that light can lead us to Jesus Christ. I talk of the thin
Ep. 226 - 20 ideas to make the most of the rest of summer
Send us Fan Mail“Be a tourist in your own town.” How is it already near the end of July! Summer is cruising along and this episode I am sharing 20 ideas of things to do at the end of the summer. Things like taking a short trip somewhere, going to a festival, try a new recipe,walk to get some ice cream and for sure watch K-Pop Demon Hunter on Netflix. I am hoping to get more things on our list a
Ep. 225 - Thoughts about thoughts and being mad.
Send us Fan Mail “Is it true?” In this week’s episode I share an experience I had where I let my mad and negative thoughts get the best of me. I share what happened and how I have decided to help recovering when an experience triggers a tornado of negative and mad thoughts. I mention a few tips from different things I have learned these past years sharing ideas on this podcast. Ideas from the
Throwback - Road Trip Tips - (original ep.15)
Send us Fan MailThrowback this week! It has been a busy week so I am sharing this oldy but goody. Happy 4th of July and enjoy!“Don’t over think the drive. Just get on the road and you might be surprised at how much fun you can have.” In this episode, I shares some tips for getting your family on the Road this summer. From pre planning your route and amount of travel time each day, packing for
Ep. 224 - My changing life - looking back and forward
Send us Fan Mail “… this dual process coping seems to be the way of midlife.” I hope summer is going well for you all. In this episode I share that my summer is feeling weird and all the change that I have been coping with. This summer has felt different. I share how I have been looking back, missing the simple summers at the pool when my kids were younger. I mention that redoing my daughter&
Ep. 223 - Our Universal Epic Adventure
Send us Fan Mail“So glad that I made it happen!” In this episode I share a bit about our vacation to the Universal resort and also their new park Epic. I was able to have all of my family together for the first time in 2 years. It was the first time to take a vacation with all the new in-laws as well. Some highlights - everyone getting along, the wonderful food and the new park Epic is just a
Ep. 222 - Rethinking stories from our past
Send us Fan Mail “How does my mess become my message?” How I love a good story! After finishing a new release from one of my favorite authors, Katherine Center, I share the importance of stories and learning to revisit our own stories. Inspired by a talk given by the Dean of Education of Brigham Young University, Sarah K. Clark, Jesus the Master Teacher, given May 20,2025. I tell you about my o
Ep. 221 - Taking time to rest and the benefits of a nap
Send us Fan Mail“Cozy up to these nap benefits.” As summer begins I use this episode to talk a little about rest and napping. I have enjoyed this extra time to rest after surgery and am a little reluctant to get super busy again. I think resting has been good for me. I share some great benefits of a short nap in the afternoon. I also mention information from a few articles that describe just
Ep. 220 - The Unexpected
Send us Fan Mail “Expectation Hanovers is not about changing your reality, but about changing your reaction and responses to it so that true transformation occurs.” In this episode I explain why I didn’t get out an episode last week due to the unexpected and happy early return of my son from his mission. I share what happened and how we had barely over a day's notice. I then also realize
Ep. 219 - Am I changing and becoming?
Send us Fan MailIn this episode I look back at the last 6 months and see how I have started becoming a little bit better with cleaning and decluttering goals of becoming. I share a few things that I noticed that used to be harder for me. One example is that I like to clean up at the end of the day - which was usually something I was just so tired of doing before. Then I also share how cleaning
Ep. 218 - Let's make it a good Mother's Day!
Send us Fan MailHappy Mother’s Day! In this episode I want to share a few things to think about to be able to appreciate the day. I share my plan to write my children notes of appreciation. Additionally I talk about the things I appreciate learning or gleaning from my own mother. Hopefully thinking in this way - with gratitude toward your kids and your own mother can help you have a good Mothe
Ep. 217 - Thoughts after my surgery
Send us Fan Mail “What have I done?” After over a month off due to travel and surgery I am back recording. And this episode I am sharing my thoughts about my recent surgery and catch you up a bit about my life. I got surgery to repair my abs basically and I share many of the details. I mention the good and the bad and how excited and also naive I was about all of it. I have made good progress
Ep. 216 - Do not be afraid and fear not
Send us Fan Mail “... Be not afraid. Only Believe.” In this episode I am talking about fear and the counsel we get from Jesus Christ to not be afraid. I share a story of when I learned a new dive and how that experience is related to fear. I share lots of scriptures from the old and new testament of times when we are asked to not be afraid. I also explain how time is the fuel of fear and how t
Ep. 215 - Joy as we focus on Jesus Christ
Send us Fan Mail “Once the football team learned to ignore the many distractions facing them and focused on their goal, they succeeded beyond what they thought possible and experienced great joy.” In this week’s episode I am talking about having joy as we focus on Jesus Christ. I share the story of the 1996 Nigerian Football (american soccer) team who won the gold medal. This win created infec
Ep. 214 - A check in with my key results
Send us Fan Mail In this episode I evaluated how I am doing with my key results that I set at the end of January (ep208) when I talked about objectives and key results. I talk through all of my key results and tell you how I am doing. Some are a green and a few are red. I also share this new cleaning idea I have that is working for me. I also mention how I do feel like a change is slowly happe
Ep. 213 - Overthinking and our thoughts
Send us Fan Mail “…our natural state of being is joy, love and peace.” Ever been unable to sleep because you mind can’t shut down. Today I am sharing insights from the book, Don’t believe everything you think - Why your thinking is the beginning and end of suffering by Joseph Nguyen. This book is a great help to explain how thinking about our thoughts is the problem to our suffering. And when
Ep. 212 - A bunch of little things that I love
Send us Fan Mail We are at the end of February and this episode finished up the 4 weeks of things that I love. This episode I share a bunch of little things, instead of just one. I share things like the sun and sunset. Experiences with family like playing games and being at the beach. I also mention foods that I love, caramel, as one example. Then at the end I invite all of you to make your o
Ep. 211 - The benefits of music
Send us Fan Mail “Music is a mood booster” For the third episode in February I am sharing another thing that I love … music! And there are so many great benefits to listening or playing music. I choose to share a handful of benefits that music has for us. First, as a mood booster. Second, as a way to help our physical bodies and third as a way that it can improve our mental health. There are
Ep. 210 - The benefits of exercise
Send us Fan Mail “Exercise has been described as the miracle drug.” This week I share another thing that I love, exercise. I share a bit about how much I loved it when I was young and reflect on how that changed as I became an adult. I love how there are also so many different ways to move your body that you can find something that you like. I also share all the fabulous benefits of exercise,
Ep. 209 - The Importance of Love Stories
Send us Fan Mail “Love is good for you.” Welcome to February and in honor of the month of love, I am sharing a few things that I love this month. This week’s episode I am talking in defense of the love story and confessing how I just really love reading them and happy endings and sharing some of my favorite books. I share my own thoughts but then one of my new favorite author’s notes from two of
Ep. 208 - Objective and Key Results
Send us Fan Mail“Ideas are easy - execution is everything.” This week’s episode I am talking about objectives and key results for our goals. Due to an invitation from my husband, I read the book, Measure what matters by John Doer. This book is geared toward business but I use the main points to use as a tool for our goals for this year. It is a way to think about the how of your big idea that
Ep. 207 - Decluttering tips and a polar vortex story
Send us Fan Mail When you look for trash that shows your brain that it is easy to declutter. In this episode I share a few more decluttering tips as well as a story about the effects on your pipes due to the extreme cold or the polar vortex. I found a couple of great tips I am passing on in this episode from the Clutterbug. One of the tips is when you don’t feel like decluttering, grab a trash
Ep. 206 - Scheduling time for our systems
Send us Fan Mail “Know how you spend your time.” This episode I talk about making sure to schedule time to implement your systems that you want to put in place for the new year. I first begin with a tip to find a word or phrase for the year that sums up what your direction is for the year. And then I share how I am not doing so well with my decluttering and I realize that is because I am not se
Ep. 205 - Progress not perfection
Send us Fan Mail “If you win each day with consistent preparation, work ethic, and expectation for excellence, the results will take care of themselves." Happy New Year, friends! It is so exciting to begin new goals or directions for the year - a becoming. I begin with a few tips that I have found in helping you start a new habit. With my goals, I noticed how I was ready to go all in, and
Ep. 204 - Thinking ahead to 2025 - Becoming
Send us Fan Mail “In order to improve for good, you need to solve problems at the systems level.” This week I am looking ahead and thinking about the new year. Instead of setting the same goals that don’t get done this year I want to be different. So I thought more about becoming someone who does those things rather than simply thinking about an outcome goal. I share an article from James Clea
Ep. 203 - What if the Grinch really did steal Christmas?
Send us Fan Mail“Christmas Day is God fulfilling His word!” In this episode I confess that almost halfway through December we still haven’t put up our tree. And I have been thinking about all of the traditions, decorations, songs, gifts and what it all means. I wonder if I can still feel the spirit of Christmas without all of it? So I share some things that have helped me refocus my efforts an
Ep. 202 - Thoughts on belief
Send us Fan Mail“Our beliefs influence our thoughts, and those thoughts determine our actions.” This episode, I explore the idea of belief and how important it is in our lives. I mentioned at the beginning that Thanksgiving being so late in the month, I have begun to think that I am already behind on Christmas. I noticed how this thought which could become a belief is not really helpful to me. I
Ep. 201 - A lesson on gratitude to share at Thanksgiving time.
Send us Fan Mail “Maybe when you start recognizing the blessing you have, others will reveal themselves.” I really love reflecting on the things I am grateful for each day! In this episode I am sharing a lesson I gave my daughter’s young women’s group in our ward last spring which I am also going to share with my extended family at our Thanksgiving gathering. I wanted to share in case you might
Ep. 200 - Looking back with gratitude!
Send us Fan Mail I am in celebration mode - it is episode 200! In this episode I look back at some of my favorite episode topics over the past 4 and a half years. I mention how much my life has changed in the past 5 years as well as how much I have learned and grown from all of the things I have shared on the podcast. Some of the podcast episodes I mention, the 90/10 Principle, The science fair
Ep. 199 - Conflict verses contention
Send us Fan Mail“Some of the most beautiful parts of our world are created through conflict….” In this week’s episode I am sharing what I learned about the difference between conflict and contention. After finishing such a contentious election it is good to talk about how we can welcome conflict. I share how I really love the idea that conflict is essential in creation. I also share how we need
Ep. 198 - Thoughts about love and marriage
Send us Fan Mail “I can be myself with her.” In this episode I am going to share some thoughts about love and marriage after having my son’s wedding a few weeks ago. I share the idea that being loved for who you really are can help you blossom and love others because you can forget to worry about yourself and how lovable you are. I also talk about how we as humans like to love things, my exampl
Ep. 197 - Respect, trust and confidence
Send us Fan Mail“Happy day! All is well!” This is the last in the series using the book, The The Parent’s Tao Te Ching: A New Interpretation - Ancient advice for modern parents by William Martin. This episode I share 3 new passages. With topics like, Respect, trust and confidence as a parent. So many great thoughts - working on using respect and kindness when you children behave or misbehave.
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