In the constant history of our world, we humans have always sought out the value of all the things not to mention our own personal value judged by others AND judged by ourselves.

Where do us moms fit in with all of this?!

I had to tell my brain over and over again that no matter if my new dreams succeeded or not, win or lose, I would never be in this season again! I wanted to make the most of it.

I wanted to at least be able to tell my 45 year old self when I was 80 years old that at least I tried. At least I learned new things, I showed my three daughters that they should never limit themselves despite their age, and give my granddaughters hope that their future could hold any desire they had!

As an empty nester, your life starts to head in a different direction. Maybe you just never found the time to dream about what and how it could look, instead you suddenly find yourself saying goodbye to your beautiful life.

Your children used to live in both your heart and home, now you’re wandering the family pad alone. And it seems like your purpose just walked out the door while your brain tries to trick you into thinking that your residence has become a nursing home.

How do you want to “show up” and believe in your value as a mom despite your backward beginnings with your own mother?

You may not be a snow skier and that is totally ok. But I’m willing to bet you have a few “bunny hills” in your life that make for good practicing ground. Look around you. On what “bunny hill” can you practice looking up, trusting yourself to be the navigator, loving yourself enough to give yourself permission to move forward?

Are you transitioning into an adult relationship with your kids but having a lot of emotions about it? Read about the top 5 things that have helped me.

Your mom story is power. It’s your hidden super power. When you know how to own your story, life is so much fuller!

It’s never easy setting ourselves up for success when we’re raising young adults and trying to age gracefully. All the more reason you’re going to want to dive into these three tips that have worked for me!

Do we honestly need a syndrome to define us? While the Empty Nest Syndrome is a reality for some parents, it is a season that is meant to be fun for all!

“What are we going to do next? (double exclamation mark here)” This question is the ultimate sign that curiosity is building within your brain about your next adventure, that is all!

What matters most is you remind yourself that with every little or big thing, you are moving forward in your learning process.

What if you were to write down three simple aspirations and then cherish them as if they were three of your children or closest loved ones?