Do you have a love/hate relationship with summer? Bring on the vacations, and pool, and the beach, and later nights, and lots of BBQs. But also comes the whirlwind of chauffeuring our kids to various activities, disruptions to our daily schedules, and new routines, all of which can make it challenging to recapture the carefree summer spirit we experienced in our own childhood. Fear not!

In this engaging podcast episode, Stacey dives into practical tips and insights to help moms reclaim that wonderful summer feeling and create a season of joy and fulfillment for themselves.

From simple yet effective strategies to indulging in self-care and finding pockets of relaxation amidst the hustle and bustle, this episode is packed with inspiration to make the most of the summer season.

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10 for 10 List by Lindsey Lives Well

(1:08) It’s about to be summer break for Stacey’s kids. Hear what she loves about summer!

(2:56) Moms never want to feel resentful in the summer. This is what Stacey did to resolve these feelings.

(4:21) First, Stacey got curious about her feelings. Listen to what she means.

(6:51) Let’s chat about planning events in the summer. Hear how Stacey approaches them.

(12:41) What can happen at home during the summer?

(13:28) Hear some ideas about Summer activities the whole family can do, not just your kids.

(17:00) Here’s what Stacey is looking forward to this summer!

“Plans are a direction. It’s an intention, if you will. It’s like picking a point on a map and then aiming for that. You can deviate, that’s fine. At least you know where you’re going.”

“Summer is totally a state of mind. You having that state of mind, however you want to feel, is possible.”

“I know when I give myself an afternoon or whatever it is, that space I give myself is a gift.”

“What does summer mean to you? What are the feelings you love about summer? What is your intention for yourself for this summer?”

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