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More Than a Milspouse | mindset, clarity, work-life balance, create a purpose-fueled life as a military spouse, Milspouse Mastermind220. Am I Really In Control???"Dear Christine, I don't feel like I'm in control of how I'm responding to my situation."
I often say that we can't control our circumstances, but we can control how we respond to what happens. But sometimes when something triggers us, we feel unable to choose how we respond.
So what can we do when we feel powerless to control what we're thinking and feeling, or how we're responding? Let's talk about it!
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Christine
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2024-09-1823 minMore Than a Milspouse | mindset, clarity, work-life balance, create a purpose-fueled life as a military spouse, Milspouse Mastermind195. Dear Christine: 🚚"I Can't Deal with The Change of Moving"We’re continuing our series all about moving with the military, and talking about our mindset. Specifically, we’re looking at the statement, “I can’t deal with the change of moving.”
I get it. I’m preparing for our third overseas move (OCONUS PCS) in four years. It’s not always fun. But let’s talk about what we can do when we’re not excited about what’s ahead.
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Christine
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2024-04-0118 minMore Than a Milspouse | mindset, clarity, work-life balance, create a purpose-fueled life as a military spouse, Milspouse Mastermind116. Will I Be Able to Find a Job After a Long Career Break? With Veteran & Military Spouse Charlene WildeHave you taken a step back from your career or something that you were passionate about…only to wonder if you are saying goodbye to that thing for good?
In this episode, I talk with Charlene Wilde, a veteran and military spouse, who spent ten years as a stay-at-home mom. Today she is Senior Vice President and Assistant Secretary at the American Armed Forces Mutual Aid Association (AAFMAA).
We discuss her decision to leave active duty life, her quest to find purpose as a military spouse, and what it was like to r...
2022-12-0538 minMore Than a Milspouse | mindset, clarity, work-life balance, create a purpose-fueled life as a military spouse, Milspouse Mastermind115. Stuck on the Struggle Bus? 3 Keys to Unlock Fulfillment as a Military SpouseLast week on the show we talked about boosting our happiness as military spouses. The irony is that the more we make happiness our goal, the more we actually struggle. The more we struggle to get rid of unpleasant feelings, the more we actually struggle with stress, anxiety and even depression.
Happiness happens, not when all your dreams come true, but as a byproduct of a fulfilling life. So what does it mean to find fulfillment as a military spouse? What actions can you take to live a rich, full and meaningful life right where y...
2022-11-2820 minMore Than a Milspouse | mindset, clarity, work-life balance, create a purpose-fueled life as a military spouse, Milspouse Mastermind114. Are You Stuck In the Happiness Trap? How to Boost Your Happiness As a MilSpouseWe all want to be happy. We want to love our lives.
But what about all the bad things that happen? What do we do when things don’t go our way? What happens when life doesn’t go according to plan (hello, military life)? Can we still find happiness? And if so how?
In this episode we are digging into the concept of happiness. What is it? What can we do to boost our happiness as military spouses? And can the pursuit of happiness actually get us into trouble?
2022-11-2122 minMore Than a Milspouse | mindset, clarity, work-life balance, create a purpose-fueled life as a military spouse, Milspouse Mastermind113. Unlock the Power of Mindfulness in Your Life with Dr. Jannell MacAulayWhy does life have to be so hard?
This question led Dr. Jannell MacAulay on a quest to better understand how she could move from burnout, overwhelm and simply surviving…to thriving. And how she could help other active duty service members and military spouses do the same.
Dr. MacAulay is a retired veteran and military spouse, TEDx speaker, and a mother of two on a mission to help leaders and organizations excel in high-stress and rugged environments by showing them how to lean into each moment.
In this episode, we discuss what mi...
2022-11-1449 minMore Than a Milspouse | mindset, clarity, work-life balance, create a purpose-fueled life as a military spouse, Milspouse Mastermind112. Dear Christine: ”I Gave Up My Career For My Active Duty Member. Now I’m Afraid I’m Going to Lose My Identity Too.”The movies make it sound romantic.
Girl falls in love with a service member. They throw caution to the wind and get married. They live happily ever after.
Unfortunately, the movies are always accurate depictions of reality. Let’s try a different version.
Girl falls in love. Girl gives up her dreams to follow her service member. Girl winds up not happy with the way her life looks today. Girl struggles with feelings of frustration, resentment and stress. Sound a little more realistic?
What i...
2022-11-0722 minMore Than a Milspouse | mindset, clarity, work-life balance, create a purpose-fueled life as a military spouse, Milspouse Mastermind111. October Real Life Recap: Listen If You Feel Behind or You’re Not Where You Want to BeWelcome to my Real Life Recap series, where each month I show you what it actually looks like to pursue goals and live a life of purpose as a military spouse – the good, the bad and the unexpected. What does it really look like to balance it all?
Let’s talk about what actually happened for me in the month of October. What were my wins? Where did I struggle? And what were my biggest takeaways for the month?
In this episode I get really vulnerable and talk about reckoning with my goa...
2022-11-0332 minMore Than a Milspouse | mindset, clarity, work-life balance, create a purpose-fueled life as a military spouse, Milspouse Mastermind110. Chasing a Big Dream as a Military Spouse Entrepreneur with Spouse-ly Founder Monica FullertonSo many military spouses end up not doing things that align with their talents and passions. They end up working entry level jobs or earning paychecks doing something that doesn’t really light them up.
Today’s guest dreamed of something different. She saw the talent and potential of military spouses and set out to create a platform to highlight what military spouses bring to the table.
In this episode, I chat with Monica Fullerton, an Air Force spouse and the founder of Spouse-ly, an online marketplace offering products from military and fi...
2022-10-3133 minMore Than a Milspouse | mindset, clarity, work-life balance, create a purpose-fueled life as a military spouse, Milspouse Mastermind109. Struggling to Make Friends as a Military Spouse? The Key to Developing Connection (That You’re Probably Not Doing)So many of us as military spouses struggle to make meaningful connections. I’m not just talking about surface small talk with neighbors, or at the spouse coffee, or with our kids’ friends’ parents. I’m talking about meaningful connections and true friendships, which is what most of us truly want.
We want to be seen, known, and understood; and we want to know others. But sometimes that can feel really hard to do, especially if we move a lot. Yes, there is absolutely value in developing relationships online, but sometimes you just want to have a fr...
2022-10-2425 minMore Than a Milspouse | mindset, clarity, work-life balance, create a purpose-fueled life as a military spouse, Milspouse Mastermind108. Unpopular Opinion: Why Just Stay Busy Is Bad Advice For Military SpousesIn the years that I’ve been a military spouse, the advice I’ve heard time and time again is “just find a way to keep busy.” Your active-duty spouse is deploying? “Just stay busy.” The kids are off to school for the first time? “Just stay busy.” Your spouse is working long hours? “Just stay busy.”
And the longer that I’ve been in this lifestyle, the more convinced I’ve become that this isn’t great advice. Today, I’m going completely rogue and talking about why I think this is bad advice and what you should do instea...
2022-10-1717 minMore Than a Milspouse | mindset, clarity, work-life balance, create a purpose-fueled life as a military spouse, Milspouse Mastermind107. Tired of Moving? Waiting for your ”Forever Home”? Simple Home Décor Hacks to Make Your Military Rental Feel More Like HomeYou’re tired of moving. Of getting the crappy rental house because that was the only thing available. Of settling for that outdated house on base because it was the only one within your BAH.
And you see photos of your non-military friends' homes with their beautiful kitchens, organized pantries and the sectional couch that fits just right in the living room.
You don’t have hours to spend on transforming your house into something you’d actually want to call home. And your furniture just doesn't seem to work in the space you have.
...
2022-10-1030 minMore Than a Milspouse | mindset, clarity, work-life balance, create a purpose-fueled life as a military spouse, Milspouse Mastermind106. September Real Life Recap: What Does ”Normal” Look Like as a Military Family?Welcome to my real life recap series, where each month I show you what it actually looks like to find purpose and chase a dream as a military spouse – the good, the bad and the sometimes ugly. What does it really look like to try and balance it all as a milspouse?
What does “normal” really look like as a military family?
In this episode, I’m sharing what life looked like for me in September. I’m moving out of PCS-survival mode and into our “new normal.” But what does that really look...
2022-10-0634 minMore Than a Milspouse | mindset, clarity, work-life balance, create a purpose-fueled life as a military spouse, Milspouse Mastermind105. Help! I’ve lost My Mojo. How to Re-ignite Momentum in Your Life as a Milspobook or learning that new skill. You started going back to school. And then life happened.
Your active-duty spouse deployed, your kids were home for the summer. Or you spent three months moving across the country and trying to get settled in a new location. You got stressed and overwhelmed with life. And that thing you were so excited about…got pushed to the back burner. And now you realize you’ve lost all your momentum and you feel STUCK.
How do you get yourself back on track? How do you re-ign...
2022-10-0313 minMore Than a Milspouse | mindset, clarity, work-life balance, create a purpose-fueled life as a military spouse, Milspouse Mastermind104. Dear Christine: ”I’m feeling anxious about our upcoming PCS. Will I be able to manage my business?”You know that you’ll be PCSing in six months. Or you can see that deployment looming on the horizon. And you realize that there is an underlying sense of anxiety you feel. Not just about the unknowns, but about how you are going to manage all the things. And specifically, if you have a work from home business or a goal that you’re working toward, how will this major life change affect it? Will your thing end up on the back burner again? Will you have to put that dream aside like you did during the last move...
2022-09-2623 minMore Than a Milspouse | mindset, clarity, work-life balance, create a purpose-fueled life as a military spouse, Milspouse Mastermind103. MASTERCLASS REPLAY: The #1 Reason You Still Feel Stuck. How to Practically Pursue A Dream as a Military Spouse Without Burning Yourself OutYes, you can dream big as a military spouse. Yes, you can have a plan to avoid the dream killers that threaten to derail your progress. But you’re still unlikely to take action when you feel stressed out and overwhelmed by everything on your plate.
So what needs to change? Is there a way to make this a reality, not just for other military spouses, but for YOU??
In this limited time replay of the Balance Without Burnout Masterclass, we discuss:
Reasons you still aren’t pursuing your dream
Why th...
2022-09-2148 minMore Than a Milspouse | mindset, clarity, work-life balance, create a purpose-fueled life as a military spouse, Milspouse Mastermind102. Want to Reduce Your Stress and Anxiety? 5 Life-Changing Mindset Shifts For Military SpousesWhat if I told you that you could reduce your stress and anxiety simply by adopting five mindset shifts? And no, this is not about “being more positive” or telling ourselves that everything is fine, when it’s not.
Spoiler: That doesn’t actually work.
But the truth is that our thoughts inform our actions and behaviors, and determine our attitudes and beliefs. And over time, those thoughts become habits, and ultimately our identity.
If we reframe the way that we look at our circumstances, and we shift our focus, we...
2022-09-1917 minMore Than a Milspouse | mindset, clarity, work-life balance, create a purpose-fueled life as a military spouse, Milspouse MastermindBONUS: Are You Ready to Reclaim Your Life and Dreams?Are you tired of feeling like you’ve put your life on hold…because of deployments, moves, crazy schedules or the uncertainty of what’s next. Do you find yourself waiting until the right time…the right season…the right location to do something for yourself? To feel like you have the time and space to actually take care of your own needs and not just hold down the home front.
Imagine waking up with a sense of purpose and meaning right where you are today. Imagine enjoying the present and knowing that you’re able to show up for...
2022-09-1505 minMore Than a Milspouse | mindset, clarity, work-life balance, create a purpose-fueled life as a military spouse, Milspouse Mastermind101. Celebrating 100, Part 2: Are These Dream-Killers Holding You Back? How to Stop The Self-SabotageWelcome to part 2 of our celebrating 100 episodes series. Last time we discussed how it’s possible to dream big as a military spouse. In this episode, we’re going to look at two dream-killers that hold us back and keep us stuck.
It’s possible for these dream killers to delay our progress, derail our momentum, or even keep us from ever getting started. If you’re going to have a dream, you’re going to face these dream killers. So you need a plan to defeat them before they defeat you. And that’s exactly what...
2022-09-1423 minMore Than a Milspouse | mindset, clarity, work-life balance, create a purpose-fueled life as a military spouse, Milspouse Mastermind100. Celebrating 100, Part 1: Tired of Not Feeling In Control Of Your Life as a Military Spouse? How to Dream BIG About Your Life and Your FutureWelcome to episode 100 of the MilSpouse Mastermind show! To celebrate this week, we’re doing a two-part series on how to dream big as a military spouse.
Too military spouses put their dreams and passions on the back burner. You tell yourself you’ll do the thing on your heart, you’ll live the life you want…in a future season. And you spend your days existing, rather than fully living life.
You feel a general sense of frustration, unhappiness and dissatisfaction with your life…and with the military life in general. You...
2022-09-1242 minMore Than a Milspouse | mindset, clarity, work-life balance, create a purpose-fueled life as a military spouse, Milspouse Mastermind99. August Real Life Recap: What They Don’t Tell You About Life as a Military SpouseWelcome to my real life recap series, where each month I show you what it actually looks like to find purpose and chase a dream as a military spouse – the good, the bad and the sometimes ugly. What does it really look like to try and balance it all as a milspouse?
“But you live in paradise.”
In this episode, I’m sharing what life looked like for me in August, post- PCS, as we try and settle into our new home. And I discuss the question of how much weight we place o...
2022-09-0833 minMore Than a Milspouse | mindset, clarity, work-life balance, create a purpose-fueled life as a military spouse, Milspouse Mastermind98. Facing a Deployment? Navigating a PCS? Military Life Feel Overwhelming? Stop Saying Everything’s Fine! with Army Guard Spouse Anna LuikenMost of us struggle to ask for help. We struggle to be honest, both with ourselves and with others, about how we feel and what we need. And it leads us to feel more isolated, overwhelmed and alone.
What if instead of telling ourselves (and others) that we’re doing just fine, holding it together, that we can manage on our own, what if we simply asked for help? What if we were honest about our struggles?
Unfortunately that’s easier said than done.
This week on the podcast, I sit down with milit...
2022-09-0545 minMore Than a Milspouse | mindset, clarity, work-life balance, create a purpose-fueled life as a military spouse, Milspouse Mastermind97. Is it Time to Say Goodbye to Military Life? 4 Questions to Ask Before Your Service Member Re-Enlists in the MilitaryShould your spouse re-enlist in the military? Or is it time to join the reserves or transition to civilian life? How do you know you’re making the right call? What if life after military is everything you dreamed? And what if it isn’t?
Today we discuss four questions you should ask to help you and your active duty spouse make the best decision for your family. I hope this blesses you!
Better Together,
Christine
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2022-08-2918 minMore Than a Milspouse | mindset, clarity, work-life balance, create a purpose-fueled life as a military spouse, Milspouse Mastermind96. Start Scrappy! How to Turn Your Idea into A Business and Make Money from Home as a Military Spouse with Kara WalkerDo you want to make money from home as a military spouse, but you’re not interested in joining an MLM, and you’re not having a lot of luck with part-time work from home job options?
What if you could make money from your expertise? That’s exactly what Kara Walker did.
Instead of pursuing a traditional job, Kara set out to begin building a business out of what she already knew – finding college scholarships and graduating college debt-free. She shares how she began building a business the scrappy way, and the bi...
2022-08-2243 minMore Than a Milspouse | mindset, clarity, work-life balance, create a purpose-fueled life as a military spouse, Milspouse Mastermind95. But My Schedule is So Busy! How to Prioritize Taking Care of Yourself as a MilSpouse When Your Plate Is FullYou know getting enough sleep matters. You know exercise is good for your body. You know you feel better when you fuel your body with healthy foods. You know that spending time in community and cultivating friendships is important. You know all of this helps you be a better parent and spouse.
But you still have a hard time prioritizing what will truly help you when you feel like you can't add anything else to your crazy plate.
Knowing what helps you thrive is only half the battle. Putting it into ac...
2022-08-1519 minMore Than a Milspouse | mindset, clarity, work-life balance, create a purpose-fueled life as a military spouse, Milspouse Mastermind94. Feel Like You’ve Fallen Off The Wagon With Your Health And Fitness Goals? How to Develop a Sustainable Wellness Routine with Air Force Spouse Hannah HensleyDo you struggle with your health and wellness routines as a military spouse? Perhaps you’ve set a physical fitness and nutrition goal for yourself. But then life has gotten in the way. You moved, got pregnant, or your spouse left on another deployment or training. And you wind up frustrated because you know that your health matters. You’re just not sure how to make it a priority and a habit that you can stick with long-term.
Today’s conversation is with Hannah Hensley, who absolutely gets that struggle. She’s a personal trainer and mom o...
2022-08-0844 minMore Than a Milspouse | mindset, clarity, work-life balance, create a purpose-fueled life as a military spouse, Milspouse Mastermind93. July Real Life Recap: PCS Stress and What to Do With ”Negative” EmotionsDo you find yourself wanting to find purpose…outside of your role as a military spouse and parent? But you’re just not sure how to balance it with the demands of military life. You feel pulled in too many directions and sometimes find yourself questioning if you should just put yourself and your dream on the back burner.
Welcome to my monthly real life recap series, where I show you what it actually looks like to pursue goals and live with purpose as a military spouse – the good, the bad and the downright ugly.
2022-08-0529 minMore Than a Milspouse | mindset, clarity, work-life balance, create a purpose-fueled life as a military spouse, Milspouse Mastermind92. Quick Tip: How Do I Find Time For My Side Hustle or Purpose Project When Life is Crazy Busy?You don't have to wait for tomorrow to chase a dream. But practically speaking, how do you do it? How do you pursue your purpose in the middle of an already crazy, busy schedule?
It’s one thing to get clarity about our purpose and what we really want in life. It’s another thing to find the time to take action based on that dream.
Today’s quick tip answers the question, “how do I find time to chase a dream when life is crazy?” We’re going to talk about how to...
2022-08-0121 minMore Than a Milspouse | mindset, clarity, work-life balance, create a purpose-fueled life as a military spouse, Milspouse Mastermind91. From “Dependa” to Independent Business Owner: Finding Purpose Through Podcasting & Entrepreneurship With Milso Coach Britt LanzaWhen Britt Lanza first became a military spouse she had some preconceived notion of what it meant to be a military spouse and what the community would be like. She questioned how she would be able to create sustainable income for herself and whether she even qualified to wear the title of military spouse. But the more she asked questions, the more she realized that she wasn’t alone. And the more she discovered an amazing and supportive community.
Her quest to learn more about military life led her to begin a podcast, find purpose, and...
2022-07-2540 minMore Than a Milspouse | mindset, clarity, work-life balance, create a purpose-fueled life as a military spouse, Milspouse Mastermind90. Struggling to Make Friends? 5 Ways to Combat Loneliness and Find Community as a Military SpouseStruggling to make friends? You're not alone.
I've heard from many military spouses lately that finding true connection and community is a challenge. And I haven't just heard it...I've felt it myself as we moved from one duty station to another this summer.
If you've gone through a PCS this summer, this is probably something you've felt too. Even if you haven't moved recently, the last few years have made making new in-person connections even more challenging for milspouses.
New relationships take time to develop. It can feel exhausting living in a nev...
2022-07-1821 minMore Than a Milspouse | mindset, clarity, work-life balance, create a purpose-fueled life as a military spouse, Milspouse Mastermind89. What’s Really Holding You Back?? How To Get Unstuck, Find Your Purpose & Overcome Fear With Kute BlacksonDo you find yourself wondering what your purpose in life is? Perhaps you struggle with feeling like you’re not living the life you want, but you’re not sure what to do about it. Or perhaps you are letting your fear hold you back from stepping into a life with purpose.
All too often we allow fear to hijack us and keep us stuck where we are today.
That’s the topic of this week’s episode. I talk with Kute Blackson, a transformational teacher, speaker, and the best-selling author of You.Are.The.One and...
2022-07-1141 minMore Than a Milspouse | mindset, clarity, work-life balance, create a purpose-fueled life as a military spouse, Milspouse Mastermind88. June Real Life Recap: Mold, Milestones and the Messy Middle of an OCONUS PCSDo you find yourself struggling to pursue your own goals, dreams and passions with the demands of military life? Do you sometimes question if it’s even possible to achieve your goals?
Each month I take you behind the scenes and share my real life with you. What does it actually look like to pursue goals as a military spouse…when your husband is off at training, or deployed, or you’re in the middle of an OCONUS PCS?
Welcome to my June recap, where I share what it feels like to struggle with li...
2022-07-0731 minMore Than a Milspouse | mindset, clarity, work-life balance, create a purpose-fueled life as a military spouse, Milspouse Mastermind87. Help! I’m Trying to Pursue My Goals, But Life Keeps Getting In the Way. What to Do When You Struggle To Reach Your GoalsSomehow we made it to July. I’m not sure how it happened, but we’re halfway through the year. Which makes it a good time to sit down to reflect on and evaluate our goals for the year.
Now you might not even remember the goals you set back in January. You might have gotten completely derailed. Or you might be trying so hard to achieve those goals, but you are so frustrated by all the obstacles that have gotten in the way. You might even find yourself asking if it’s even possible.
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2022-07-0427 minMore Than a Milspouse | mindset, clarity, work-life balance, create a purpose-fueled life as a military spouse, Milspouse Mastermind86. Quick Tip: How To Read More Books. How I Find Time as a Busy Military Spouse & Work From Home MomDo you wish you had time to read more books? Have you ever told yourself, maybe someday I’ll have more time?
Finding time for a book isn’t as hard as you think, as long as you’re willing to think outside the box. In this summer quick tip episode, I break down how to make reading (or listening) to a book something that is both do-able and affordable, regardless of what season of life you find yourself in.
Curious? Then tune in to todays show and I’ll show you how books can become a...
2022-06-2721 minMore Than a Milspouse | mindset, clarity, work-life balance, create a purpose-fueled life as a military spouse, Milspouse Mastermind85. The Impact of Deployment on Military Families: Why Connectivity Matters with Retired Army Veteran & MilSpouse John SpencerOver the last several years, the ways in which service members and military spouses and families connect through deployments has changed. During my first deployment as a military girlfriend, I remember getting to talk to my now husband for 15 minutes once a week.
As Internet connectivity has increased, families have the ability to stay more connected. But what does this mean for military members and for the families? John Spencer, a retired army veteran and military spouse, explores the impacts of this connectivity in his new book, Connected Soldiers: Life, Leadership and Social Connections in Modern War.
2022-06-2045 minMore Than a Milspouse | mindset, clarity, work-life balance, create a purpose-fueled life as a military spouse, Milspouse Mastermind84. Learn an In-Demand Skill and Work From Home as A Military Spouse (With a Supportive Community) with Former MilSpouse Julia TaylorHi friends, today I'm excited to bring you a conversation with Julia Taylor. She is a former British military wife, a self-taught web-developer and online business owner and the founder of GeekPack®. She is passionate about empowering women everywhere to create better lives for themselves by teaching them how to code and subsequently manage their own businesses in the digital realm.
If you have wanted to make money from home, but you find yourself no knowing how to do that or thinking that you can’t do that because you are not cut out to own your own...
2022-06-1338 minMore Than a Milspouse | mindset, clarity, work-life balance, create a purpose-fueled life as a military spouse, Milspouse Mastermind83. BONUS! May Real Life Recap: PCSing is HARD! Lessons Learned to Help You Navigate Your Next Military MoveWhat does it actually look like to pursue goals and live a life of purpose as a military spouse? And what does that look like when you’re in the middle a major life event, like a PCS? Is it even possible?
That’s the question we’re diving into in this bonus episode of the MilSpouse Mastermind Show. Over the last few months I’ve been sharing about preparing for our upcoming overseas PCS, and this month it actually happened. At least the moving part. We physically moved from one location to another.
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2022-06-0834 minMore Than a Milspouse | mindset, clarity, work-life balance, create a purpose-fueled life as a military spouse, Milspouse Mastermind82. Should You Ditch Your Schedule This Summer? How to Soak Up the Sun & Still Be Intentional With Your Time as a MilSpoSummer has arrived! And that can mean a lot of things to people, depending on where you are stationed, if you are PCSing, and what season of life you find yourself in.
If you have school-age kids in the home, you may be very aware of the change that summer brings. But the truth is that ANYTIME we face a change or enter into a new season, we benefit from taking time to recalibrate and reassess our goals and our schedule. Because when our routine changes, it’s easy for us to stop making progress on the th...
2022-06-0624 minMore Than a Milspouse | mindset, clarity, work-life balance, create a purpose-fueled life as a military spouse, Milspouse Mastermind81. The Power of Entrepreneurship To Overcome Your Limiting Beliefs: From “Not Good Enough” to “I’ve Got This” with Military Spouse Veteran Lisa CarmichaelLisa Carmichael a multi-passionate creative junkie and online educator. She is married to a Navy veteran and went from stay at home mom, to work from home mom, to entrepreneur and published author.
We talk about her journey as a military spouse and how entrepreneurship was key to helping her reframe her mindset and move from feeling inadequate to empowered.
Wherever you find yourself today, there is a next step for you and all it takes is a willingness to take action despite how you feel.
With you on the journey,
Christine
2022-05-3031 minMore Than a Milspouse | mindset, clarity, work-life balance, create a purpose-fueled life as a military spouse, Milspouse Mastermind80. What Great Content Creators Do That EVERY Military Spouse Should DoThere’s ONE THING that is pretty common in the content creator/social media influencer space. It’s something that I believe every military spouse should do. Yep. Whether you are a stay at home military spouse, you work full time, you work from home, you homeschool your kids or you’re a professional volunteer, this is going to help you find purpose and live a more meaningful life.
In today’s episode, I unpack what this ONE THING is, and the six questions you need to ask to get started today!
Let’s do it!
2022-05-2321 minMore Than a Milspouse | mindset, clarity, work-life balance, create a purpose-fueled life as a military spouse, Milspouse Mastermind79. “What’s the Alternative?” Leaning into a Mission That Feels Difficult & Embracing the Journey With Air Force Spouse Lindsey BeckenhauerHey friends, today you are in for a treat. I sit down with my friend and military spouse Lindsey Beckenhauer to talk about a cause near and dear to her heart. We talk about her journey, the doubts she faced, what motivated her to take action anyways, and the surprising things she’s learned from being willing to say yes.
The lessons from her story are applicable to so many areas of our lives and I know you’re going to get a lot out of our conversation today.
Better Together,
Christine
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2022-05-1639 minMore Than a Milspouse | mindset, clarity, work-life balance, create a purpose-fueled life as a military spouse, Milspouse Mastermind78. BONUS! April Real Life Recap: Pursuing Goals, Tiny Closets, & Making it Work as a Military SpouseYou don’t have to wait for tomorrow to chase your dreams.
But that doesn’t mean that chasing your dreams will be easy. In fact, it probably won’t be. But it will be a heck of a lot more meaningful and fulfilling.
Welcome to my April Real Life recap, where I show you what it actually looks like to pursue goals and live with purpose as a military spouse.
This month we discuss my 24-hour notice of movers showing up, getting back into a routine after four weeks o...
2022-05-1234 minMore Than a Milspouse | mindset, clarity, work-life balance, create a purpose-fueled life as a military spouse, Milspouse Mastermind76. MASTERCLASS REPLAY! Feeling Lost? How to Find Yourself And Figure Out What You Really Want In LifeSo many military spouses struggle with identity, with knowing who they are and what they want.
I'm sharing the replay of our latest training inside the MilSpouse Mastermind Community. More Than a MilSpouse: How to Find Yourself Again and Figure Out What You Really Want.
In this training, we dig into five specific things you can do to better know yourself and begin to dream again.
If you are feeling lost, or you just need to know how to get the clarity you are desperately searching for, this training is for you.
2022-05-0548 minMore Than a Milspouse | mindset, clarity, work-life balance, create a purpose-fueled life as a military spouse, Milspouse Mastermind75. What is Resilience? 7 Ways to Become A More Resilient MilSpouse and Thrive Despite ChallengesLife is full of challenges. Full stop. Part of being human is facing challenges and difficulties.
But what truly matters is how we respond in the face of those challenges. Will we grow? Will we develop resilience? Will we learn through those challenges? Or will we let the challenges we face get the best of us?
Today we’re digging in to the concept of resilience. What is resilience? Why does it matter? And what are some strategies that we can use to cultivate resilience for ourselves and our families. You ready? Let’s do this...
2022-05-0231 minMore Than a Milspouse | mindset, clarity, work-life balance, create a purpose-fueled life as a military spouse, Milspouse Mastermind74. Finding Purpose in Your Pain: Giving Voice to The Struggle of Infertility & Adoption for Military Families with Infertility Warrior Cat VandamentNearly one in eight families struggle to get pregnant or sustain a pregnancy. And yet infertility is one of those subjects that isn’t talked a lot about. For couples walking through this struggle, it can be extremely isolating and shame-inducing.
This struggle is only exacerbated by life in the military as couples seek to build families around frequent deployments, TDYs and cross-country moves.
This week is National Infertility Awareness Week. I sat down with my friend and 2019 Armed Forces Insurance Scott AFB Spouse of the Year Cat Vandament, to discuss her journey as an inf...
2022-04-2547 minMore Than a Milspouse | mindset, clarity, work-life balance, create a purpose-fueled life as a military spouse, Milspouse Mastermind73. Caught in a Negative Thought Loop? How to Break Free. Plus 6 Ways to Reduce Anxiety & Boost Your Mental HealthAre you stuck in a cycle of fear, stress and anxiety? Do the negative thoughts in your head leave you spinning as they play on repeat in your head?
It’s easy to get sucked into these toxic thought patterns. And what’s worse is that eventually they affect how we show up and live our lives. They affect our ability to find joy, experience beauty, to connect with those around us and to live meaningful lives. Eventually these thought patterns begin to affect our physical health as well.
What can we do...
2022-04-1820 minMore Than a Milspouse | mindset, clarity, work-life balance, create a purpose-fueled life as a military spouse, Milspouse MastermindBONUS: Want to Get Unstuck?? Book A Free Coaching Session!Yep, you heard that right. Our most downloaded episodes are those episodes about feeling stuck or frustrated with military life. And while I love coming to you and sharing strategies on the podcast, I wanted to be able to offer some additional one-on-one support.
So i'm offering five free Unstuck Coaching sessions this month! No strings attached! I just want to help you thrive as a military spouse. We'll talk about where you're feeling stuck and what your next step should be.
To request a free coaching session, just email hello@milspousemastermind.com
Bet...
2022-04-1405 minMore Than a Milspouse | mindset, clarity, work-life balance, create a purpose-fueled life as a military spouse, Milspouse Mastermind71. March Real Life Recap: Another Change of Plans?!?! The Secret to Not Giving Up When Life Gets CrazyWe’ve all been frustrated by military life. We make a plan…and then another one…and then another one. And before we know it…we’re tempted to give up on our goals because life just feels too complicated and overwhelming.
There are too many circumstances outside our control. I get it. That was my March.
Each month I take you behind the scenes to show you what it looks like in my own life as a military spouse trying to pursue goals and live a life of purpose. Some months things go smoothly. Other mont...
2022-04-0830 minMore Than a Milspouse | mindset, clarity, work-life balance, create a purpose-fueled life as a military spouse, Milspouse Mastermind70. 13 DITY Moves in 13 Years!?!?😱 How One MilSpouse Mama Turned Her Circumstances into Her Purpose With Army Spouse Mallory. Plus, Should You Attempt a DITY 🚚 Move?A lot of military spouses don’t love moving. But most military spouses don’t move EVERY year. And a lot of military families never even attempt to move themselves - also known as a do-it-yourself (DITY) or Personally Procured Move (PPM).
Today I sit down with Mallory, the DITY Mama from @mamas_onthe_move to talk about how her family has navigated 13 do it yourself moves in the last 13 years. Yep, she’s done it while pregnant, with newborns, and with her husband deployed.
She talks about what she’s learned along the way...
2022-04-0438 minMore Than a Milspouse | mindset, clarity, work-life balance, create a purpose-fueled life as a military spouse, Milspouse Mastermind69. MilSpo PCS Prep, Part 2: 6 Genius Tips to Prepare for a Smooth Military MoveHey friend,
Last week in our Milspo PCS prep series, we talked about how to declutter your home in preparation for your military move. This week we’re diving into 6 more practical tips that you can do to make your next PCS a little less stressful and set your family up for success.
Whether it’s been awhile since you last PCSed or you’re prepping for your very first move, these tips will make your next military move a little smoother.
Can’t wait to hear your thoughts!
Christine...
2022-03-2832 minMore Than a Milspouse | mindset, clarity, work-life balance, create a purpose-fueled life as a military spouse, Milspouse Mastermind68. MilSpo PCS Prep, Part 1: How to Declutter Your Home (Without the Overwhelm). Make Your Move Less Stressful & Set Yourself Up For Success In Your Next HousePCS Season is almost here! While every branch of the military is different, a significant number of families will be packing up and moving to a new location this summer. So what can you do now to prepare? And what do you need to know to make this process go a little more smoothly?
Over the next few weeks, I’ll be sharing helpful tips for your journey. But part one of this series is devoted to a topic that will make home life less stressful, regardless of whether you’re moving this summer or not.
2022-03-2121 minMore Than a Milspouse | mindset, clarity, work-life balance, create a purpose-fueled life as a military spouse, Milspouse Mastermind67. A Roller Coaster Ride with Plot Twists: Uncovering Your Common Thread of Purpose in Life with 2020 AFI Air Force Spouse of the Year Bree CarrollMilitary life can feel like one crazy roller coaster ride. It’s a life full of transitions, plot twists, and trying to find your own way amidst the chaos.
At least that’s how Bree Carroll, the 2020-2021 AFI Air Force Spouse of the Year, would describe the journey. Bree is an event designer, the host of the Hearts & Stripes podcast, and the founder of Military Marriage Day, a national holiday celebrating military marriages. She is also an executive produce of GY6 Show, a virtual fashion exhibition highlighting military veteran, spouse & dependent designers around NYFW.
2022-03-1445 minMore Than a Milspouse | mindset, clarity, work-life balance, create a purpose-fueled life as a military spouse, Milspouse Mastermind66. Celebrating One Year of The MilSpouse Mastermind Show! Top 10 Takeaways from One Year of Podcasting + Win Free Access to MILSPOUSE PURPOSE PLAYBOOKCan You believe it??? We’re celebrating a full year of the MilSposue Mastermind Show. When I launched this podcast a year ago, there was so much I didn’t know. There were so many times I wanted to give up and quit before I even started. There was so much fear and doubt and that pesky little voice of resistance that kept whispering to me, “Who are you to start a podcast?”
But I did it, you guys! I showed up and released at least one episode every single week for a full year.
2022-03-0732 minMore Than a Milspouse | mindset, clarity, work-life balance, create a purpose-fueled life as a military spouse, Milspouse Mastermind65. BONUS February Real Life Recap: Pursuing Goals as a Military Spouse When Life Doesn’t Go as PlannedIt’s real life recap time!
I’m taking you behind the scenes and showing you what it looks like in practice to pursue a goal or chase a dream as a military spouse – the good, the bad and the sometimes downright UGLY.
Today we’re diving into what actually happened for me in February. Some months go according to plan. This one did not! I break down how I planned my goals, what actually happened, how I pivoted and what I learned through the process.
My goal is to show yo...
2022-03-0335 minMore Than a Milspouse | mindset, clarity, work-life balance, create a purpose-fueled life as a military spouse, Milspouse Mastermind64. Stuck in a Life You Don’t Love? Searching For A Way to Make Money From Home As a Military Spouse? Should You Start a Side Hustle??Do you ever feel stuck in a life you don’t love as a military spouse? You’re tired of being a stay-at-home military spouse and feeling like your life lacks purpose. Or perhaps you're tired of working an odd assortment of jobs that don't really light you up or help your career goals. You feel a little lost about what you should do next.
You’re searching for something of your own…a way to add a sense of meaning and purpose to your life. And you think to yourself…maybe I should start a side hust...
2022-02-2818 minMore Than a Milspouse | mindset, clarity, work-life balance, create a purpose-fueled life as a military spouse, Milspouse Mastermind63. What Should I Do With My Life? 4 WAYS to Pursue Clarity Of Purpose TODAY (as a SAHM, homeschooling parent, student, employee or WFH MilSpouse)You were placed here in this exact slice of time, in your exact relationships, circumstances, and location for a PURPOSE. But what the heck is that purpose? And how do you get CLARITY on your purpose when life feels overwhelming and you have little-to-no free time?
Clarity comes from both mindful THOUGHT & taking ACTION. And while we’ve talked a lot about how to THINK about purpose, we haven’t spent as much time on how to take ACTION in the midst of a very BUSY life.
Today we’re diving into 4 WAYS that yo...
2022-02-2118 minMore Than a Milspouse | mindset, clarity, work-life balance, create a purpose-fueled life as a military spouse, Milspouse Mastermind62. Don’t Let Military Life Wreck Your Marriage! How to Breathe Life Into Your Military Marriage with Navy Spouse Dr. Lindsay CavanaghMarriage Tips for Military Spouses!
Cultivating any healthy marriage relationship takes effort. But the demands of military life can add even more challenges to an already struggling relationship.
This week I talk with Dr. Lindsay Cavanagh, a psychologist and military marriage coach (and military spouse herself). We discuss military life, mental health, and specific tips to breathe life into your military marriage so that you can have the marriage you truly desire. There is so much value packed into this week’s episode, so make sure you give it a listen!
2022-02-1446 minMore Than a Milspouse | mindset, clarity, work-life balance, create a purpose-fueled life as a military spouse, Milspouse Mastermind60. BONUS! Real Life Recap: How I Pursued My Goals in January as a MilSpouse and Mama of Young KidsEeek!! An all new bonus episode is out today!
The MilSpouse Mastermind Show is all about helping you get unstuck, develop resilience and craft a life of purpose. But what does that look like on a daily basis? What does it look like to practically make this a part of your life?
I’m about to take you on a journey. A real-life monthly recap of what it look like to pursue goals as a military spouse…in the middle of a Permanent Change of Station (PCS).
Today I’m sharin...
2022-02-0430 minMore Than a Milspouse | mindset, clarity, work-life balance, create a purpose-fueled life as a military spouse, Milspouse Mastermind59. Too Much On Your Plate? It’s Time To Reclaim Your Schedule. My #1 Productivity Tip for Work From Home Military Spouses (and Everyone Else Too)
“Christine, what’s your number one productivity tip for work from home military spouses?” I thought for a moment.
The one thing that had helped me most in becoming a work from home military spouse was the one thing that was also helping me show up as the military spouse, the mom, the friend and the coach I wanted to be, and craft a life with purpose.
And as soon as I realized this, I knew I needed to create an episode about this for you.
My hope is th...
2022-01-3122 minMore Than a Milspouse | mindset, clarity, work-life balance, create a purpose-fueled life as a military spouse, Milspouse Mastermind58. WORKSHOP REPLAY! Best Year Yet: The Goal Setting Guide for Military Spouses. My Annual Planning Process REVEALED!You want to set and achieve meaningful goals. And yet…
You know you have an upcoming PCS (no idea where yet). Or your spouse will probably be deploying. Or you are due with a new baby in July. Is it possible to set goals for your current season of life? What is a realistic goal? Should you just let life happen this year??
In this workshop replay, I take you through my actual annual planning process and show you how it is possible to plan your best year yet (yep, even in a...
2022-01-2646 minMore Than a Milspouse | mindset, clarity, work-life balance, create a purpose-fueled life as a military spouse, Milspouse Mastermind57. But How Do I Make It Stick?? 4 Secrets to Starting & Sustaining Healthy Habits as a Military SpouseDo you struggle to start a new habit? Sustain a habit? Are you trying to break a bad habit? Does the unpredictability of military life make you shy away from pursuing a new habit?
I get it! The thought goes something like this. I want to do better in this area. BUT…we’re about to PCS. Or my spouse is about to deploy. Or we’re about to ______________ (fill in the blank). I’ll wait until a better time.
But so much of goal setting (and goal achievement) comes down not to just...
2022-01-2422 minMore Than a Milspouse | mindset, clarity, work-life balance, create a purpose-fueled life as a military spouse, Milspouse Mastermind56. 5 Things to Do BEFORE You Make a Vision Board. How to Get Clarity on What You ACTUALLY WANT as a MilSpouseDoes a vision board actually work? Should you make one? How do you get started?
Hey friend,
Today we are talking all about vision boards. Nope, not how to create a vision board, but the 5 THINGS you need to get clear on BEFORE you ever sit down to make your vision board.
Because the last thing I want for you is to chase a dream that deep down you don’t actually want and doesn’t lead you your purpose. You don’t have to wait for tomorrow to chase your dreams...
2022-01-1714 minMore Than a Milspouse | mindset, clarity, work-life balance, create a purpose-fueled life as a military spouse, Milspouse Mastermind55. Your Best Year Yet?? Part 2: How to Actually Set (& Achieve) Meaningful Goals For Your Year (Even if You Think You’re Not a Goal Setting MilSpouse)I’m here to BUST THE MYTH that having your best year yet and SETTING ACHIEVABLE GOALS is about having it all figured out on JAN 1… or even JAN 31. Instead, it’s about taking time to assess where you are today and how you want to grow over the next year.
Too many people will tell you to focus on your bucket list or your vision board. They’ll tell you that you need to focus on one thing to make yourself better at this year. But they won’t help you actually get there.
In to...
2022-01-1040 minMore Than a Milspouse | mindset, clarity, work-life balance, create a purpose-fueled life as a military spouse, Milspouse Mastermind54. BONUS QUICK TIP: How Do I Choose A Word Of the Year??Do you have a word of the year for 2022? Choosing a word of the year can be a game changer in our life. Why? Because it guides the decisions that we make and highlights an area that we can grow in.
But how do you choose a word of the year? In this quick bonus episode, I unpack a process for choosing a word of the year (and a word of warning!). Plus, I reveal my 2022 word of the year.
If you’ve chosen your word, head over to Facebook and shar...
2022-01-0615 minMore Than a Milspouse | mindset, clarity, work-life balance, create a purpose-fueled life as a military spouse, Milspouse Mastermind53. Your Best Year Yet?? Part 1: Goal Setting, Vision Boards and Resolutions, Oh My! Realistic New Years Resolutions as a Military SpouseDo you LOVE creating new years resolutions? Or do you tend to avoid it altogether? Or do you find yourself somewhere in between?
Everywhere we turn right now, people are talking about setting goals, vision boards, dreaming big, and setting resolutions for the new year. According to one survey, 89% of millennials will make a resolution for the new year.
But if we really want to set ourselves up to have our best year yet, there’s a lot more to goal setting than just creating a new years resolution. Today, we’re discu...
2022-01-0323 minMore Than a Milspouse | mindset, clarity, work-life balance, create a purpose-fueled life as a military spouse, Milspouse Mastermind52. BONUS! My Top 10 Books of 2021: Finding Purpose, Building a Business, Dealing with Burnout & More!Ready to set a new reading goal for 2022? Wanting to add to your reading list? In this bonus episode, we dive into my top 10 books of 2021 (both fiction and non-fiction).
Learn which themes dominated my reading list this year, and hear about the runners up that ALMOST made the top 10 list. There’s something in here for everyone, whether you are on a journey to find purpose, you just want to build a life you love as a military spouse, or you just want to read something light-hearted and fun.
Happy New Year!
Ch...
2021-12-3030 minMore Than a Milspouse | mindset, clarity, work-life balance, create a purpose-fueled life as a military spouse, Milspouse Mastermind51. 2021 Year in Review: The Challenge of Choosing Change as a Military Spouse2021 should have been my easy year. For the first time in several years as a military family, we didn’t PCS or have a baby. Change didn’t choose me. But it wasn’t an easy year. Because I chose change.
In the final episode of 2021, I’m breaking down the lessons that I learned from reflecting on my year, and giving you practical questions to help you conduct your own year in review. Because setting goals, annual planning and new years’ resolutions shouldn’t start by looking ahead. Lasting personal growth and change comes from first re...
2021-12-2727 minMore Than a Milspouse | mindset, clarity, work-life balance, create a purpose-fueled life as a military spouse, Milspouse Mastermind50. From One MilSpouse to Another: My Christmas Wish for You This YearPeace and joy? Loneliness and anxiety? Overwhelm and frustration? As Christmas draws near, each of us are in different places. Many military families will be far from home. Many military spouses will have a loved one deployed. Many will be overwhelmed and exhausted from saying yes to all the things.
Wherever you find yourself today, here’s what I want you to know. Here’s what I want you to remember. From the heart of one military spouse to another. This special episode is my Christmas wish for you!
Xo,
Christine
2021-12-2011 minMore Than a Milspouse | mindset, clarity, work-life balance, create a purpose-fueled life as a military spouse, Milspouse Mastermind49. Are You Headed Towards Burnout? How to Recognize the Warning Signs and Start Your RecoveryHi friend,
Are you on a collision course with burnout? Are you running on empty? Do you feel like you have nothing left to give?
Last week on the show we talked about strategies for managing our stress level. Today we’re going one step further and talking about burnout.
In this episode, we unpack what burnout is, why you may struggle to recognize the warning signs of burnout, and how to create your recovery plan once you recognize the problem. My goal is to help you end this year...
2021-12-1331 minMore Than a Milspouse | mindset, clarity, work-life balance, create a purpose-fueled life as a military spouse, Milspouse Mastermind48. 7 Secrets to Managing Your Stress as a MilSpouseStress is inevitable. It’s part of being human. But that doesn’t mean we have to let stress run rampant and ruin our lives. Managing stress is important because when we don’t, stress can negatively impact all areas of our lives – our emotional and mental health, our physical health and yes, even our relationships.
The closer we get to Christmas, the more stress many of us will feel. So let’s talk about 7 ways you can productively deal with your stress, find balance, and develop resilience as a military spouse.
Can’t wait...
2021-12-0627 minMore Than a Milspouse | mindset, clarity, work-life balance, create a purpose-fueled life as a military spouse, Milspouse Mastermind47. 1,000,000 Acts of Kindness: How to Make an Impact as a MilSpouse with Army Spouse Brittany RainesChanging the world isn’t for the gifted few. It’s for all of us. And it begins with small acts of kindness.
This is the story of Giving Tuesday Military. The story of how four military spouses dreamed of finding a way for all of us to come together and give back. And the story of how small acts of kindness matter.
This week I sit down with Brittany Raines, Director of Community Engagement for the Inspire Up Foundation and Giving Tuesday Military Liaison, to talk about Giving Tuesday Military. We chat...
2021-11-2927 minMore Than a Milspouse | mindset, clarity, work-life balance, create a purpose-fueled life as a military spouse, Milspouse Mastermind46. Avoiding the Holiday Hustle: How to Have the Best Holiday Season Available to You as a MilspoAs a military family, you may not have a say in whether you spend the holidays with extended family or if you even get to spend it with your active duty loved one.
But what if you could end the year enjoying time with your family, being present and not feeling completely overwhelmed? What if you could reclaim the childhood magic of the season?
What if you could have the best holiday season available to you??
In today’s episode, we’re discussing how to stop letting your Ch...
2021-11-2219 minMore Than a Milspouse | mindset, clarity, work-life balance, create a purpose-fueled life as a military spouse, Milspouse Mastermind45. Volunteer or VolunTOLD?!?! Why You Need Boundaries for Your Life as a MilSpouse and How to Set ThemHey friend,
We are launching into what is the busiest and most overwhelming time of year for so many of us. Over the next few weeks, I want to give you some practical tools and tips to help you navigate this time of year. My goal is that you don’t end up in this place of overwhelm, exhaustion and burnout.
Now, more than ever, it’s important to set boundaries for your time and schedule. So let’s talk about WHO determines what goes on our plate, HOW to set and enfo...
2021-11-1525 minMore Than a Milspouse | mindset, clarity, work-life balance, create a purpose-fueled life as a military spouse, Milspouse Mastermind44. Flexible Goal Setting for your Ever-Changing Life as a Military Spouse: 5 Step Framework!Have you ever struggled to set goals and actually make progress towards those goals? Or perhaps you feel stuck because you just don’t know what kind of goals you should be pursuing. Or maybe you don’t like to set goals. *GASP*
In today’s episode we dig into WHY goal setting matters, how to set the RIGHT goals for you, and how to actually make PROGRESS towards and ACHIEVE your goals as a military spouse. We talk about the goal setting method that WILL WORK even with the unpredictability of military life.
Let’s set so...
2021-11-0827 minMore Than a Milspouse | mindset, clarity, work-life balance, create a purpose-fueled life as a military spouse, Milspouse Mastermind43. BONUS: Go Behind the Scenes for a Real-Life Recap of the Journey to Bring MILSPOUSE PURPOSE PLAYBOOK to Life! LAUNCH WEEK SALE ENDS SOON!!What does it take to bring a dream to life? What do you do when obstacles get in your way? What if your spouse goes TDY or gets deployed? Is it really possible to chase your dreams as a military spouse?
I know how challenging it can be to bring a dream to life. I know how much being a military spouse can complicate this journey even more.
That’s why I decided to pull back the curtain and share my secrets. What did the process of bringing MilSpouse Purpose Playbook to life look like in...
2021-11-0534 minMore Than a Milspouse | mindset, clarity, work-life balance, create a purpose-fueled life as a military spouse, Milspouse Mastermind42. QUICK TIP: How Do I Find Time For Myself (As a Busy MilSpouse Mama With Young Kids)?I often hear the question, “How do I find time for myself?” This is particularly relevant for moms with young kids, because it’s so hard to find time away when you have littles at home.
We see influencers on social media talking about “self care” and about the importance of “taking care of you” and “finding time for yourself.” The assumption is that if we only had time for ourselves, our lives would be better by default.
What if that just isn’t true? In this quick tip Thursday, I unpack why more time doesn’t necessarily...
2021-11-0413 minMore Than a Milspouse | mindset, clarity, work-life balance, create a purpose-fueled life as a military spouse, Milspouse Mastermind41. HELP!!! Is it Really Possible to Make a Contribution as a Military Spouse Without Exhaustion and Overwhelm?!?!You want to make your own contribution as a military spouse. But is it possible? Or, should I say, is it possible to do without ended up stressed out, overwhelmed and headed toward burnout? Can you pursue the things that light you up and make a difference, while still prioritizing your health and well-being? Can you still prioritize the needs of your family?
Military life doesn’t make pursuing your own thing easy. Trying to hold down a job and manage the home when your spouse is off training or deployed is hard!
I’ve been...
2021-11-0323 minMore Than a Milspouse | mindset, clarity, work-life balance, create a purpose-fueled life as a military spouse, Milspouse Mastermind40. How To Find Purpose (and Balance) as a Military Spouse. SAVE BIG THIS WEEK ONLY!Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed by the mental load of caring for your family?
Have you placed your skills and passions on hold, but now you realize you’re not thriving and no one is getting the best version of you?
Do you long to find joy, fulfillment, purpose and to feel like yourself again?
MilSpouse Purpose Playbook is your step-by-step guide to find purpose, reclaim your life and dreams, and in the process, discover who you are meant to be.
Imagine waking up each day knowing that you are living a li...
2021-11-0206 minMore Than a Milspouse | mindset, clarity, work-life balance, create a purpose-fueled life as a military spouse, Milspouse Mastermind39. You Are More Than A MilSpouse! 5 Ways to Take Back Control & Start Transforming Your Life TodayHave you ever questioned who you are outside of your role as a military spouse? You’re not alone.
It’s easy to become jaded and to feel like we aren’t in control of our lives. To get lost in the craziness of navigating military life. And to lose sight of what makes you YOU!
Friend, you are MORE THAN A MILSPOUSE!
You have a unique set of gifts, passions and experiences that the world needs. You matter. Your story matters.
And it’s time for you to step into YOUR sto...
2021-11-0127 minMore Than a Milspouse | mindset, clarity, work-life balance, create a purpose-fueled life as a military spouse, Milspouse Mastermind38. How Do I Fit It All In?? 3 Life-Changing Productivity Hacks for the Driven Military SpouseHi friend,
I think a big question for many of us as military spouses is, “How do I fit it all in?” We feel overwhelmed between the unpredictability of our kids’ schools, and health diagnoses, and deployments, TDYs, deaths, kids activities, and volunteer (voluntold) opportunities, not to mention the mental load of the managing our homes.
We’re searching for the silver bullet – the thing that will somehow make us more productive and make life feel less overwhelming. Is it a better way to meal plan, or a better calendar system, or life planner?
2021-10-2529 minMore Than a Milspouse | mindset, clarity, work-life balance, create a purpose-fueled life as a military spouse, Milspouse Mastermind37. Frustrated With Military Life? Encouragement from a Seasoned Spouse with Marine Corps Spouse Lizann LightfootSometimes our most difficult seasons of life are what inspire us to make an impact.
Lizann’s story started with her life as a brand new military girlfriend/wife and no military community to help her through the challenges of military life.
And it led her to eventually starting the Seasoned Spouse blog to help military spouses and now to the release of her new book, Open When, Letters of Encouragement for Military Spouses.
Join us as we unpack Lizann’s story and she shares valuable nuggets she lea...
2021-10-1843 minMore Than a Milspouse | mindset, clarity, work-life balance, create a purpose-fueled life as a military spouse, Milspouse Mastermind36. Are You Missing One of These 3 FUNDAMENTAL Needs? Why No One Is Getting The Best Version of You As a Military Spouse (And What To Do About It)Wondering why life feels out of balance? Trying to figure out what need to change? Tired of not showing up as your best self? Here's what's really wrong!
Do you sometimes feel like your life is one never-ending hamster wheel?
I mean, we all have good days. And we all have bad days. But when you look at where you are in life today, how do you feel? Do you feel stuck in the cycle of stress, exhaustion and overwhelm? Or are you living in the cycle of feeling filled, fueled and full of...
2021-10-1126 minMore Than a Milspouse | mindset, clarity, work-life balance, create a purpose-fueled life as a military spouse, Milspouse Mastermind35. Murphy‘s Law of Deployment (and TDYs): How to Keep SHOWING UP when Military Life Throws You CurveballsHave you ever thought to yourself, “When my active duty spouse is gone, I’ll get all these things accomplished?” And then Murphy’s Law of Deployment happens.
The car breaks down. The kids get sick. The air conditioner stops working. If your spouse is gone, that’s inevitably when something goes wrong.
But while we may be more acutely aware of this phenomenon, the truth is there are things that will always get in the way of us pursuing our goals. Any time we try to make a positive change, we will fac...
2021-10-0431 minMore Than a Milspouse | mindset, clarity, work-life balance, create a purpose-fueled life as a military spouse, Milspouse Mastermind34. Dust Off Those Old DREAMS and Revive a VISION for Your Life! 5 Secrets to Get UNSTUCK as a MilSpouse.At some point in your life, you had dreams, goals and passions on your heart. You had things you wanted to do, see, be, experience. But then life happened. Deployments. PCS moves. Military life. Circumstances got in the way. And those dreams got pushed to the back shelf, or even buried.
But here’s the problem: the longer those dreams sit there, the more they fade into your memory. And the more you forget what those dreams were, what lights you up, and what you have to offer the world. Your dreams matter.
When you stop...
2021-09-2720 minMore Than a Milspouse | mindset, clarity, work-life balance, create a purpose-fueled life as a military spouse, Milspouse Mastermind33. Ready to Change Your Life as a MilSpouse??? Stop Asking, ”What Should I Do?” Ask This Instead.Like so many of us, I grew up with my identity tied to what I did. I had grand plans of climbing the career ladder and chasing big dreams. But then I became a military spouse. And then a military spouse AND mama.
And all of the sudden I felt lost. How could I prioritize and be present for our family AND still pursue my own dreams? Was it still possible? What should I be DOING??
I was asking the wrong question.
Sure, there was something I needed to do. A contribution that...
2021-09-2019 minMore Than a Milspouse | mindset, clarity, work-life balance, create a purpose-fueled life as a military spouse, Milspouse Mastermind32. The NON-NEGOTIABLE FIRST STEP to Finding Purpose and Fulfillment as a Military SpouseI know what it’s like to put your dreams on hold, but then lose your way. To feel purposeless. To know you’re not thriving, but not know what to do about it. To throw spaghetti at the wall trying to figure it all out.
I spent years researching how to get unstuck, and purpose a life of purpose as a military spouse. To not feel like I had to choose between my spouse’s dreams and my own.
The truth is that YES, it’s possible to chase your dreams and live a life of p...
2021-09-1322 minMore Than a Milspouse | mindset, clarity, work-life balance, create a purpose-fueled life as a military spouse, Milspouse Mastermind31. “Will You Be My Emergency Contact?” 4 Tips To Make New Friends & Find Your Tribe As a Military Spouse (PLUS The TRUTH about Spouses‘ Clubs)As summer comes to a close, so many of us have either moved to a new location or have had dear friends move away (myself included). And with that physical separation, often comes a sense of loneliness.
And, if we aren’t intentional about making new friends, it can lead us to a place of isolation. And isolation will negatively affect our health, our well-being, and our ability to thrive and pursue lives of purpose as military spouses.
Part of MilSpouse life is saying “see you later” to good friends and saying “Will you be my emerge...
2021-09-0630 minMore Than a Milspouse | mindset, clarity, work-life balance, create a purpose-fueled life as a military spouse, Milspouse Mastermind30. BONUS: Military Families, Mental Health & Making Sense of Afghanistan: One Military Spouse‘s PerspectiveWelcome to a bonus episode of the Military Spouse Mastermind Show.
Over the last couple of weeks I've struggled to process all of my feelings and emotions about the mass evacuations from Afghanistan, the loss of 13 service members, and the end of America's longest war.
I'm sure many of you have struggled with a mix of complex emotions as well. So today I'm sharing my thoughts on Afghanistan, our mental health and our amazing military community in hopes that it helps you process through your own thoughts. As always, we are better together!
2021-09-0222 minMore Than a Milspouse | mindset, clarity, work-life balance, create a purpose-fueled life as a military spouse, Milspouse Mastermind29. Feeling Homesick? Home Is Where The Military Sends Us, Part 2: How To Create "Home" Wherever You LiveHey friend,
"Loving where we live matters, even when we move a lot. Maybe especially when we move a lot." - Melody Warnick, This is Where You Belong
Where is home for you? And, perhaps more importantly, WHAT makes it home?
It might be because you grew up in a particular location. Or because that’s where your extended family lives.
But home is more than just a location. And It's more than the styling tips we follow to make our space visually appealing. Home itself is a feeling.
Last wee...
2021-08-3030 minMore Than a Milspouse | mindset, clarity, work-life balance, create a purpose-fueled life as a military spouse, Milspouse Mastermind28. Home Is Where The Military Sends Us, Part 1: Affordable Home Decor Hacks & How To Turn Your Rental House into a Home (Yes, Even 1950s Military Housing!)Hey friend,
I’ve seen it happen many times. You know you’ll only be stationed somewhere for a short amount of time. So you rationalize that you don’t need to take the time to make your space feel like home.
But then it really doesn’t feel like your space at all. It feels like you’re living in someone else’s home. Or worse, like you're not actually at home at all. You grow frustrated with the space. And eventually it begins to affect how you feel not only about the house that you live in...
2021-08-2329 minMore Than a Milspouse | mindset, clarity, work-life balance, create a purpose-fueled life as a military spouse, Milspouse Mastermind25. MilSpo Prioritization Playbook, Part 2: The #1 TOOL YOU NEED to Prioritize Your Time & Schedule (BONUS: IT'S FREE!)Hey friend,
Are you ready to take back your time and your schedule? Well today, we’re talking about the #1 tool you need to prioritize your time and your schedule. And it’s probably not what you think.
This tool will help you get started on a journey to clarifying what you want in life, knowing how to make a contribution and pursue a dream without sacrificing your well-being and what matters most to you, and then figuring out how to take the steps to move forward on your journey to purpose, meaning and fulfillment.
We...
2021-08-0225 minMore Than a Milspouse | mindset, clarity, work-life balance, create a purpose-fueled life as a military spouse, Milspouse Mastermind24. MilSpo Prioritization Playbook, Part 1: How To Create more TIME and Do Less BETTERDo you wish there were more hours in a day? Do you find yourself dreaming of what you could accomplish if you just had one extra hour? Or maybe an extra hour of sleep? Me too. ;)
Do you sometimes wonder if there’s a secret productivity hack you haven’t discovered yet? Maybe you just need to be more organized? Or maybe you should just accept that you’ll always feel behind on life?
Today we’re talking about how to break out of the cycle of over-commitment, create more time and actually do less BETTER...
2021-07-2630 minMore Than a Milspouse | mindset, clarity, work-life balance, create a purpose-fueled life as a military spouse, Milspouse Mastermind23. Legit Work From Home Business or Money Pit? Is Network Marketing the Right Fit For You As a Military Spouse?? with Michelle CastroHow many times have you asked about work from home jobs as a military spouse, only to hear, “Girl, join my team!"?
Most of us as military spouses have friends who are a part of some network marketing, direct sales or MLM company, and many of us have joined or at least entertained the idea of joining a company because we’d love to bring in some extra income without sacrificing flexibility and time freedom.
But can network marketing actually be a reliable source of income? Or will you end up just wasting a lot of m...
2021-07-1939 minMore Than a Milspouse | mindset, clarity, work-life balance, create a purpose-fueled life as a military spouse, Milspouse MastermindBONUS: Checklists, Binders, & Labels, Oh My! My #1 PCS Tip for Your Military Move (That No One Is Talking About)This summer has been a very difficult PCS season for so many military families. I’ve seen many military spouses stressed out over stuff and belongings and housing issues (and for good reason).
For new military spouses or those who have not moved in a long time, it’s easy to get caught up in trying to plan and execute the perfect PCS. Or at least minimize the number of things that will go wrong.
There is nothing wrong with properly planning for a PCS. But sometimes we get so focused taking care of our stuf...
2021-07-1523 minMore Than a Milspouse | mindset, clarity, work-life balance, create a purpose-fueled life as a military spouse, Milspouse MastermindAre You Thriving or Just Surviving as a Military Spouse? How to Practically Own Your Day So it Doesn’t Own YouDo you ever find yourself feeling like you never quite got on top of your day? Your productivity was off, your focus was off, your emotions were off. You think to yourself, “Maybe tomorrow will be better.” But will it really?
What if I told you there was one thing you could do to ensure that you were starting the day off on the right foot? To own your day before it owns you.
What if I told you this one thing didn’t cost you anything, but could completely transform your day, your week, and, i...
2021-07-1230 minMore Than a Milspouse | mindset, clarity, work-life balance, create a purpose-fueled life as a military spouse, Milspouse MastermindStrengthen Your Military Marriage, Motherhood, Friendships & Build RESILIENCY With This Simple (Yet Overlooked) HackWhat if I told you there was one thing you could do today (and every day) to strengthen your military marriage, your relationship with your kids, your friendships and your resiliency? And what if I told you that one thing was super simple to do. So simple, that we often overlook it.
A simple hack that is incredibly valuable to actually help us create the life we want and become the people we want to be.
Today we’re diving into what this skill is and how you can be more intentional about implementing it ea...
2021-07-0519 minMore Than a Milspouse | mindset, clarity, work-life balance, create a purpose-fueled life as a military spouse, Milspouse MastermindFeeling Pulled in All Directions? 4 HACKS to Finding More Balance as a MILSPOUSEJuggling a job or business, volunteer work, kids and military life is hard. Maybe you’re trying to do it all and you’re feeling overwhelmed and pulled in all directions. Or maybe you’ve taken a step back to make life a little less crazy for your family, but now you’re aware that something is missing and you aren’t feeling fulfilled. Or maybe you’re rocking it in your career and with your family, but you’ve realized that you really don’t have any friends at your current duty station and that's left you feeling disconnected.
2021-06-2828 minMore Than a Milspouse | mindset, clarity, work-life balance, create a purpose-fueled life as a military spouse, Milspouse MastermindDo You Struggle to Get Dinner on the Table When Your Active Duty Spouse is Gone?? Here's the Secret!Before having kids, I enjoyed preparing healthy meals for my husband and I. But then came working full time and a toddler and being pregnant and my husband being deployed...and dinner became the time of day I dreaded. Often it looked more like bowls of cereal or a frozen skillet meal I could heat up in 10 minutes. Healthy, balanced meals went out the window.
Until I made this GAME-CHANGING discovery! Freezer meals. Seriously.
While freezer meals might sound like a lot of work, the time, money, hassle and energy they will save you makes...
2021-06-2125 minMore Than a Milspouse | mindset, clarity, work-life balance, create a purpose-fueled life as a military spouse, Milspouse MastermindHow to Pursue Your Dreams as a Military Spouse. 5 TRUTHS You Need to Know!All of us have dreams we want to bring to life. Sure, we may have buried our dreams, but they still exist inside of us. And once we identify what that dream is, we have a choice to make.
Will we keep dreaming the dream, or will we take steps to bring the dream to life? Are we willing to step out in courage and pursue our dreams? What about the additional challenges to pursuing our dreams as military spouses?
In this episode, we dig into 5 truths about pursuing a dream as a military spouse...
2021-06-1429 minMore Than a Milspouse | mindset, clarity, work-life balance, create a purpose-fueled life as a military spouse, Milspouse MastermindMilSpouse Mastermind Show TrailerToo many military spouses sacrifice their own dreams and passions, and, in so doing, lose sight of who they are and what they have to offer.
You, my friend, were made for more...more than the managing of schedules, keeping up with kiddos and holding down the home front.
You have something valuable to offer, and when you pursue the things that light your heart on fire, you trade frustration for fulfillment and isolation for a life of impact.
Hi, I'm Christine, a military spouse of over ten years, mom of littles, marketing s...
2021-02-2403 min