Momma’s Motivational Messages: Inspiration for Stressed Out Gen X Women Peggie Kirkland, Ph.D.; Certified Life Coach

You don't have to let the joy of Christmas fade with the packing away of the decorations and the twinkling lights. In fact, it is important to keep the spirit of Christmas alive beyond December. PK offers three ways n which you can do this while transforming your life and the lives of others:Start a gratitude journal to keep you focused on all the good that's happening in your life.Schedule quality time with loved ones so you always have a supportive community you can count on.Eng...

Have you ever had so many things going wrong in your life at the same time that it made you feel like there was nothing left to be grateful for? Well, I’m sure you’re not alone. We’ve all been there at one time or another, which is why it’s so important to learn how to start building a gratitude mindset. What’s a gratitude mindset? It is a state of mind that allows you to focus on being thankful for what you have instead of dwelling on what’s missing. It’s about ...

Ever had a nagging sense of emptiness that you just couldn’t seem to shake, a feeling like a hole in your soul? It may be because you need nourishment not just for your body, but for your soul.Today’s episode will give you several ways in which you can give your soul the nourishment it needs and deserves. Here are some of those recommendations: Spend time with family members that you can share laughs and stories with. Place video calls to friends whether th...

Have you ever been in a situation where you were pulled in so many directions that you began to feel as though you were burned to a crisp? That’s the situation in which neonatologist Susan Landers Berry, M.D. found herself after years of being in a high-pressure job while trying to balance her career with her family and home life. Unfortunately, She found that she couldn’t handle it on her own. Take a listen. You may hear your own story in hers, and you may be a...

The holidays are notorious for creating stress, as people try to manage their usual activities with the increased tasks that go along with celebrating the holidays, such as shopping for perfect gifts and making plans to entertain family. If you add being a perfectionist to the mix then you’ve got the perfect recipe for a stressful holiday. Additionally, when you consider that according to the American Psychological Association, more women on average say they feel more stres...

For many women, loving themselves first does not come naturally. In fact, many women have to learn to love themselves because they have been socialized to believe that putting their own needs first is a selfish act. As a result, many women put everyone’s needs before they own, always talking about their dreams and desires in the future saying thighs like, “When the kids get older:” “When I get that promotion that I‘ve been working so hard for.” “When I have the t...