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Hello all! I’m so glad you’re here. I’m Shannon Stedman, a Jesus-loving wife and mother of five. I love outdoor activities, exploring new areas, exercising, reading and writing. I write on my whole journey in the areas of faith, health and relationships. Read More…

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On Tuesday’s my posts are focused on practical strategies to help moms prioritize, reduce guilt, set boundaries, lighten the load and nourish themselves. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Dinner can be a source of ongoing stress and overwhelm. Our children and families actually want to eat dinner every night! Seriously?!! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Having some structure around dinner can help reduce the thinking, decisions, planning and prep time. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Mexican night⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Italian/pasta night⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Leftover night⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Crockpot night⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Takeout night⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Breakfast for dinner night ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Meatless night ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Kids make dinner night ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Partner takes care of dinner night ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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This provides a framework for you and your family to simplify deciding, planning and preparing dinner. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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What dinner themes do you like or would you like to try? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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#coachingformoms #momcoach #momcoaching #momcoachingmoms #lifecoachingformoms #marvelousmama #mostmagnificent #holestowhole #empoweringwomen #dinnersimplicity #tuesdaytipsandtools #tuesdaytips #momhacks101 #simplifyyourlife #simplifydinner #mealtimes #dinnerhelp #helpformoms #helpformom

Family adventure #3 - bobbing for fruits and veggi

Family adventure #3 - bobbing for fruits and veggies with points. Cal was the winner. #theadventurechallenge #familyedition #funfridays #familyfun❤️ #funwithmykiddos

Let me introduce you to Grump Cat if you haven’t

Let me introduce you to Grump Cat if you haven’t met him yet. I LOVE this guy! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Luckily I don’t have coworkers 😂 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Laughter is so great for so many reasons! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Find what makes you laugh and get a good laugh today!! You will thank yourself.

When we are faced with a decision, looking at the

When we are faced with a decision, looking at the feelings associated with each choice is so important!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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If one option comes along with resentment and another option carries guilt with it, usually the best choice for us is the one we feel guilt about. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Let me explain...... the resentment generally indicates us trying to people please or us abandoning ourselves. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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The guilt usually speaks to us feeling like it’s “wrong” or “bad” to make a choice that is good for us but may not be liked by others. We often feel guilty if we are not putting others first. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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We can work through the guilt, it will burn off. We can choose to change our habits and reframe our old thoughts and beliefs that are no longer true for us. It may be really uncomfortable but it is possible and we can do it!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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There is a huge price we pay when we silence and deny ourselves in the “noble effort” of trying to win the approval of others. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Our job is not to make others happy. Our job is to take responsibility for our own happiness. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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What brings up feelings of guilt for you?

A journey from mom guilt to empowerment. Can you r

A journey from mom guilt to empowerment. Can you relate? What do you experience mom guilt about?

Marvelous Mama: Move Into Your Most Magnificent Li

Marvelous Mama: Move Into Your Most Magnificent Life ⁣
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My new Health & Life Coaching Program for moms!!! ⁣
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I have spaces available! ⁣
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Curious, interested, want in? ⁣
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DM or book now (link in bio) to schedule your free coaching session.

I decided to become a health and life coach becaus

I decided to become a health and life coach because I want to live fully alive and help others do the same.⁣
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It matters more than ever now because I am prepared and ready. After the year we have all had, everyone needs some extra support and encouragement.⁣
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I can’t wait to help you unlock the door to your most alive self.⁣
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I have free coaching sessions available. Book today!⁣
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Call or text 716-698-1062, send me a private message or book via the link in my bio.

I woke up this morning and my inner child was leap

I woke up this morning and my inner child was leaping for joy - “Today we’re leaving for Florida, I’m so excited!” ⁣
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I got to enjoy that for about .2 seconds and in rolled the tidal wave of anxiety and fear. ⁣
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That’s the way it goes for me. When you live with generalized anxiety, my body’s natural reaction to pretty much everything is anxiety NO MATTER WHAT IT IS. ⁣
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Yesterday my therapist and I talked about a tool called “Opposite Action”. My homework is to recognize the anxious mental chatter and self-doubt, choose to stop agonizing over whatever is in front of me and trust myself to make the damn decision! ⁣
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So that is what I am practicing today. Instead of fueling the butterflies that threaten to take over, I am practicing slowing down, being in the moment, allowing myself to be excited and enjoying the Christmas-like atmosphere that has been going on this morning. ⁣
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But I will be honest and say I’m still feeling some flutters 😉😉⁣
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Can you relate? Drop an ✈️ In the comments below.

BREAKING NEWS!! After a very comprehensive and com

BREAKING NEWS!! After a very comprehensive and compelling power point presentation discussing all of the reasons she should get Instagram, this girl is now part of the cool club! Go follow her @ellasteinwandel because you know it’s ALL about the followers 😉

If you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em⁣ ⁣ Get t

If you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em⁣
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Get the phone out and start recording. ⁣
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Low-key Tik-Tok in progress. ⁣
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Hey why not? Dressing room........ go for it! ⁣
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Everywhere is a good place for “Tik-Tokking (as I call it) for a teen! 😂

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