Ready for change? Now what?

Ready for change? Now what?

View this email in your browser This Month... "To create the change you want, you must take intentional steps." – Suzanne Brown Others' Thoughts... "Change is inevitable. Growth is optional." – John Maxwell, leadership expert, author & speaker   Mompowerment Facebook Group News! The Mompowerment Facebook group is back! If you were already in the group, you're able to post and comment again. If you weren't previously in the group, come join us. The group is a place to find camaraderie, get/give advice in a judge-free zone, and find accountability (I'll be doing a monthly accountability session). If you're ready to create that balanced lifestyle you've been thinking about, come hang out with fellow Mompowerment mamas! Share Tweet Forward Mompowerment Thoughts Hi read, How are you today? Ready to make some changes in your life? Yes? Me too! Fall is often a season for change. Is it the changing leaves or kids back in school? Whatever it is, I appreciate this time of year. I recently spoke at a big conference and attended a few other speakers' sessions. I'm doing a round-up of my observations and a-ha moments from the conference that might help you as you're making changes in your life. Be specific. Don't be vague and expect others at work or home to get it. Ask for what you need to create the life you want. And being specific with what you want and need helps you stay in control. I actually talk a lot about asking for what you need, but I appreciated the added insight of being specific. Know the scripts your brain has written. We all have these. These mental shortcuts or heuristics help us quickly get things done. The challenge is that if your shortcut is hindering you, it's already programmed in how you do things. Understand that internal dialogue as you aim to make change. It's not enough to try to change behavior. Change beliefs to change your actions/behavior. OK, you recognize that the shortcut in your brain isn't helping, so you simply change what you're telling yourself. Nope, it's not that easy. Know why you wrote that script. Address that mindset as part of changing your behavior. Develop new habits. You see a habit you don't like, so you work on changing it, right? Easy enough. Maybe not. It starts with writing a new script, but you still need to take action. Develop new habits to replace the old ones you want to leave behind.  Create win-wins. OK, if you've read either of the Mompowerment books, you know this one already. I thought the new elements of this idea were worth mentioning here, though. To create win-win scenarios, you must know your value/strengths and others' motivations. See how to pair these elements as you create win-wins. What helps you create change in your life? Where do you get stuck as you try to create change in your life? Sending you the courage to embrace change in your life, Suzanne PS Want to make some specific changes in your life? We're kicking off our first accountability session in the Facebook group on 11/3 at 12pm CST. Join us and feel free to pass it on to someone you know who's trying to make changes in her life! PPS Please share your thoughts on how your employer is doing when it comes to supporting your work-life balance. As part of my research for book #3, I've created a survey. I'm specifically looking for working moms and dads who are employees, especially in the US, to share their thoughts on how their employer is doing. Share Tweet Forward How Can I Help You? You want meaningful changes to create a balanced lifestyle, but you're not sure where to start. Book 1:1 time to tackle a specific challenge like how to be more productive this school year or to have Suzanne review a proposal for changes at work. Take action now to help you maximize your time or start moving closer to the work-life balance you crave! Don't find yourself in the same place when next summer or the next school year starts. As a manager or senior leader, are you focusing more on employee well-being? Schedule time for a strategy session with me to brainstorm how you can support your employees to attract and retain the amazing working moms and dads in your organization. Include a workshop with Suzanne in your annual planning now for 2024. Or recommend my workshops or trainings to Employee Resource Group (ERG) leaders at your company. See more about Suzanne's speaking services and topics 20-minute, 60-minute, half-day, and full-day VIP sessions available Book Your Session Today! Insights from Mompowerment Follow Mompowerment on LinkedIn Check out the latest LinkedIn videos from Mompowerment As a working parent, stop trying to shoehorn your priorities into small moments of time. It's a short video this week for working moms and dads. Anchor your time and energy on your priorities instead of trying to find time in an already full schedule.  Watch now... 7 Tips to Help Working Moms Deal with Uncertainty Working mothers are the feeling weight of daily life, the pandemic, and recent events. Get 7 tips to help working moms deal with uncertainty. Read more... Thoughts from Others and Tools Nearly half of working mothers surveyed have been diagnosed with anxiety or depression. Here's what can help How to talk about mental health with your kids What to Do If Your Child Experiences a Mental Health Emergency Upcoming Events Mompowerment Facebook group November accountability session 11/3 at 12pm CST Private events for various groups and companies New trainings will be coming soon! Buy the Books Grab your copy of either of the award-winning Mompowerment books for yourself, your friends and colleagues, or your employees.  Buy "Mompowerment" Book on Amazon Buy "The Mompowerment Guide to Work-Life Balance" on Amazon About Suzanne Brown Suzanne Brown is a strategic marketing and business consultant and work-life balance speaker, workplace strategist, and bestselling and 4-time award-winning author. She empowers working moms to create greater work-life balance and helps companies become more balance friendly. Read her weekly blog, watch her TED talk, or read more about her books at www.mompowerment.com. She lives in Austin, TX with her husband and two young boys. Copyright © 2023 Mompowerment, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at our website to receive a book sample of The Mompowerment Guide to Work-life Balance: Insights from Working Moms on Balancing Career and Family. You will be receiving the Introduction and Chapter One. 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