3 Easy Ways to Reset for Spring: The Busy Mom Edition

Spring, my favorite season, is on the horizon.  Personally, I’ve had enough of the cold temps, and I’m ready for the warmth and longer days.  The winter slump is real- it’s so easy to get off track with all of the initiatives you set for the new year.  And now it’s March and your thoughtful list of things to do in the new year has been staring at you untouched for weeks.  Don’t fret!  I totally understand this, so today I’ll be sharing 3 easy ways to reset for spring as a busy Mom.

1. Health and Wellness

Health and wellness is key, because without it, it’s difficult to have the energy to maneuver through everyday life.  As they say, you have to be good before you can be good for anyone else.  I am no health guru, but at minimum, increasing your water intake is an easy place to start.

Movement is also important, and now that the weather is getting nicer, this opens up the opportunity to take walks outside.  You can even sneak a workout in by doing something fun like going to a farmer’s market.  You are sure to get in lots of steps this way!

Feeling better physically will help you mentally focus on important tasks and initiatives from the new year again.

2. Focused Refreshing

Spring also brings in the feels of refresh and renew through spring cleaning.  Doing a deep clean is a great way to greet the season, but let’s be honest, who has time to deep clean their entire home?  The easiest way to approach this is to deep clean the highest traffic area in your home instead. By tackling one main space, you can enjoy the refreshed area and not feel pressured to deep clean everything. Refreshing and tidying also helps you think clearly, so you can navigate through spring activities and events in a less chaotic headspace.

3. Digital Organization

Springtime may mean spring sports for kids, end of school events, vacations (spring break!), etc.  This would be a great time to incorporate a shared digital calendar to keep all the things organized.  The quickest and easiest way to do this is to start using Google Calendar or Apple Calendar on your phone, then provide shared access to your family so you can all be aware of schedules, events, etc.

If you’d like to kick it up a notch, you can begin using a planning app which also contains a calendar such as Trello.  I am a HUGE advocate of Trello, and I use it to keep both my personal and business lives in order.

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These are just a few ways to tackle the winter slump and get in gear for Spring easily and quickly.  What are some strategies you use to get back on track? Leave a comment and let me know!

7 Things I Learned at Alt Summit 2024

It has been one month since Alt Summit, and I came back feeling so energized and with a new sense of purpose for my blog and business.  I took plenty of notes, but wanted to share a few key takeaways from the summit.

1/ People cannot buy what they cannot find- Cheldin Barlatt Rumer

Oftentimes we feel uncomfortable tooting our own horns and selling ourselves.  The problem is, when it comes to business, this is something that has to be done to make a profit.  Some people do it in a gross way, and others do it in a tactical, more natural way.  But the saying is true- a closed mouth doesn’t get fed!  So promote your products, create those affiliate links, talk about your products and services offered because if you don’t, it will be more challenging to make a sale!

2/ Make the first 3 seconds of your videos count- Christina Dennis

In the age of video being the content that gets the most attention, and coupled with our short attention spans, when making Instagram Stories, Reels, TikTok, YouTube, really any video content, the first three seconds are what count.  Use keywords in your opening statement, and really pack a punch.  This is also important when placing text on your title slide for videos.  Keywords are key!

3/ I’m here because I’m the best person to handle this- Dr. Darria Long

Imposter Syndrome, self-doubt, negative self-talk…it’s all there to deflate you.  I love this quote because it’s just a little reminder to yourself that people want to hear what you have to say (that’s why they follow you!).  If you are invited to speak, collaborate, teach, etc., it is because you are valued and you belong there!

4/ Confidence comes from competency- Andrea Campos

Coupled with the above point, the best way for you to truly feel confident in what you do and post is to be competent in your field.  If this means taking some online refresher courses, learning a new software, or doing anything that will give you more knowledge in your industry, do it!  The more you know about a topic, the more fluid you can speak about it and with confidence.  Oftentimes being prepared is what can eliminate those negative thoughts and make you feel a little less nervous.

5/ You succeed with community- Andrea Campos

I’m a huge proponent of having a business bestie to keep each other accountable, motivated, and to bounce ideas off each other.  This may look like having an accountability partner or even joining a community network of like-minded individuals.  Working solo has its advantages for sure, but even having one person in your network that you can speak candidly with will help wonders.

6/ A pinch of delusion goes a long way- Andrea Campos

Some of the world's greatest successes have come from taking risks and just trying something out.  Sometimes you need to be delusional to push through!  This could be pitching a huge company for a collaboration.  Maybe you don’t think you’re good enough or big enough to work with them, but hey, who knows what they will say.  You will never know if you don’t try.  I think that’s the key- go for your dreams no matter how big or unattainable they may seem!  It just may work out in your favor.

7/ Your worth is not defined by your follower size- Deanna Gustafson

Social media has its good and bad sides.  Self-worth is a down side because people still feel that with a small following they will not be successful and will never amount to anything.  This is totally inaccurate because social media is not your end all be all in life…it shouldn’t be.  Even with a smaller following, you can still snag brand deals and partnerships (I have and I have under 1000 followers to date!).  Focus on connecting with your audience and the followers will come naturally.

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Have you been to an Alt Summit conference? If so, what was something that resonated with you and stuck with you? Let me know in the comments!