Spreadsheets from Motherhood Monica Joy Krol

Where the heck have I been the last 6 months? Not doing the podcast. I decided to update you all on what I have been doing, challenged by, and how I plan to move forward. No promises to end of continue the podcast. This one is unscripted and unedited, something I wanted to experiment with todayI do have some book recommendations at the end. :) Love you all! Happy holidays and looking forward to connecting with you (outside of this podcast) in the new year!

There are SO many great books available for new parents that it can be overwhelming. As I prepare for my first big work trip since 2019, I’m reminded of the hot mess I was (still am) trying to pull off parenting and professional appearance. In this episode, I share the top books that helped me navigate the uncharted territory of being a parent, from conception to the dreaded toddler stage. Shout out to all the wonderful authors and podcasters out there that have taken the time to help parents...

How are you doing? In Life? With your goals? In this episode, we'll explore a useful ritual for resetting your life and goals based on deliberate reflection...the retrospective. We all get stuck sometimes, but we rarely create time and space to examine what is working well, not working well, and determine our next steps. Join me for this short episode where I outline a 15 minute format with tools and resources to create your own mini-retrospective. ReferencesNew podcast you might like -...

Happy Spring? It's been SEVEN months and this is episode 7! It's been a journey of awareness, acceptance and action since my first episode. In this episode I recap the mind blowing Do Less framework by Kate Northrup and how I have applied this to my thoughts and actions over the last seven months. It's a brief episode but full of a few experiments for you to consider. Please reach out to share with me your realizations and results.References:Do Less by Kate Northup - https://www.amazon.com/Do...

Yes! Spreadsheets are fun! In this episode I unpack my current research and experimentation with fun, highlighting a book I am loving called The Power of Fun: How to Feel Alive Again by Catherine Price. I also share not one but TWO spreadsheets of fun. The first spreadsheet has been a life changing way for me to plan and reflect on the fun experiences I am creating with my family, friends, and self. The second spreadsheet is all about planning and scheduling Summer Camps and activities. And g...

Monica here to let you know I have Sh*tty Parent Syndrome, and you probably do too. In this episode I share with you five takeaways from the greatest book ever, "You Are Not a Sh*tty Parent" by Carla Naumburg. Even if you are not a parent, these takeaways are worth a listen, as they can provide you with some inspiration to be more gentle with yourselves. Listen up as I explore my insights, and even how I managed to tie it back to the "sh*tty" self-awareness training we give our kids during po...