486: Let Go of the "Shoulds" That Don't Fit Your Family // Amy Marie Hann
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Amy Marie Hann discusses the importance of letting go of unrealistic expectations in motherhood.
For years, I had a vision in my head of the kind of mom I was going to be. I would be present and patient. I would have snacks ready after school and summers full of creative activities. When I finally became a mom, I struggled to match the realities of the daily motherhood grind and the ideal images of motherhood I had in my head. This week's guest is Amy Marie Hann, author of Master the Mundane. I asked Amy Marie to come on the show because of a Substack article of hers I read all about letting go of "shoulds." Amy Marie shares three big things she finally let go of and what opened up for her once she did. ✨ The difference between liking the idea of something and actually wanting to do it, and how to tell which one you're dealing with ✨ What changed when Amy Marie stopped trying to be the house all the kids wanted to be at ✨ How Amy Marie found a way to work that didn't require choosing between two extremes If you've ever felt like you're forcing yourself into "shoulds" that don't quite match your reality, this one's for you. For full show notes, including takeaways, click here. *** Announcements: If this episode has you thinking about your own "shoulds," my course Motherhood…
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Host: Cloud10
Guest: Amy Marie Hann
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Books & works: Master the Mundane
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