"What I Like" is just the first step
Mama Says Namaste Podcast
In this episode, Nathan and I dive deep into exploring the balance between knowing what you like and being open to what's working for you. We share our perspectives on the delicate dance of embracing our likes while also being open to new opportunities for growth and connection. What happens when we get stuck in our ways, and how can we navigate this in our relationships? We discuss how rigid thinking can limit us and how embracing flexibility can open up new doors in our lives and relationships. We talk about Joshua Becker's blog post on Becoming Minimalist. We challenge you to shift your...
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Working From Home Is So Overrated
Mama Says Namaste Podcast
I was 34 years old and at my wit's end with a 3, 6, and 9-year-old, trying to navigate juggling work and motherhood at the same time. I wrote a blog post then, and, looking back at it now, my heart goes out to that mama I was 8 years ago! So I updated the blog post and asked Nathan to come on and do an episode now, in hindsight, about working from home and how to navigate it. So is it overrated and you shouldn't do it? Or...can you find your flow? Get the full blog post that goes along with it here: *Bonus - transcript added!
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The One Approach to Learning We Can All Get Behind
Mama Says Namaste Podcast
Back in 2018, I wrote a blog post about my perspective on learning together as a family that transcends all educational models and is simply a lifestyle approach. Today, we reflect back on how much this model of "Functional Education" has served us well over the years, and break down the acronym of "FUNCTION" to dig into what it really looks like. Read the corresponding blog post here:
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Do you have a family vision?
Mama Says Namaste Podcast
If you haven't ever discussed what "home" looks and feels like to you, how will you know when you're there? We spend a lot of time in business looking at things like a vision statement, team meetings, and showing up in our best light. Yet how often do we give this same intention at home? We dive into our foundational post on "family vision" that we did eight years ago, reminiscing on the steps we took with young children as well as looking back now at other approaches that would work. Not everyone is going to get excited about a family vision any more than going to yet...
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The 3 Tenets of Showing Up
Mama Says Namaste Podcast
In today's episode, we're diving into the three steps of "showing up" in your relationships - whether it's with your partner, your kids, your family, or your friends. Are you willing to embrace who you are right now, to own your past, and realize it doesn't have to dictate your future? We explore the first step - "looking inward" - and discuss the importance of giving yourself love, accepting responsibility for your actions, and aligning them with your intentions for how you want to show up in this world. Then, we uncover the significance of "looking forward" and why it's essential to start...
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A New Take on Yearly Goals and Intentions
Mama Says Namaste Podcast
Join us in Episode 335 as Nathan and I delve into the power of setting intentions and our word of the year for 2024. We explore the shift from traditional goal setting to focusing on the feelings we want to achieve and the people we want to become. We go over our words and intentions from the past decade with true examples of how it's impacted our growth, and dig into the deeper meaning and desires around a goal when life is always handing us curveballs.
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Breaking Down Judgment
Mama Says Namaste Podcast
This week we dig into a listener question - how do you navigate judging others - especially when you see poor parenting decisions being made that affect the kids? We hit on 3 tools to help you navigate judgment and shift the focus to the ripple effect of your impact as we share about the lasting legacy inspired by my father's and my favorite quote.
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Walking Dad Home: Lessons On Grieving
Mama Says Namaste Podcast
In our latest episode of Mama Says Namaste, my husband Nathan and I open up about navigating life's unexpected seasons as a family, and the impact of a recent family diagnosis. We share how we find strength and solace during difficult times, along with the importance of family connections in facing challenges head-on. Here are a few teasers about what we cover: 1. How our family is navigating through these unexpected and challenging times. 2. The profound impact of Dan Miller's legacy and how it's shaping our outlook on life and relationships. 3. Tips on creating a life you don't want to...
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Unwrap Peace and Find Your Fun
Mama Says Namaste Podcast
If the holiday season feels like overwhelm, stress and obligation, this is the episode for you. Yes, so often you can do so much more when you simplify and focus on what your true desires are for this season. We share some tips on how to get the most out of the holidays while recognizing this time is just an amplification of the crazy that can hit us any time of year. Yes, what we do in December definitely rolls over into the new year - and it can be about so much more than just trying to catch up from the stress of the season.
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Creative Gift Giving With An Impact
Mama Says Namaste Podcast
In this episode of Mama Says Namaste, Nathan and I dive deep into understanding personality styles and the perfect gifts for each one. Do you struggle with striking the right chord with your gift-giving? We lay out gifts for every personality style, and some creative and out-of-the-box ideas. Plus, we keep in mind the impact - on the people AND the environment. If you're looking for a gift with meaning, with a story, and/or with a nod to sustainability, listen in for ideas. And be sure to check out the blog post that goes along with it!
info_outlineThis is the fourth in the "Be The Good, See the Good" Series.
We will dive in to how the uniqueness in each of us strengthens all of us, and learn how we can work in our strengths and recognize that in others.
*Podcast music by the awesome Renee & Jeremy who cover "Put a Little Love In Your Heart" by Jackie DeShannon. Props to both of them for this beautiful rendition that epitomizes what I want for families! You can get your copy here (aff link)
Ashley featured on the Entrepreneur On Fire Podcast: https://www.eofire.com/podcast/ashleylogsdon/
Check out www.HollyScherer.com - she says “I created this community to help you REDISCOVER YOUR DREAMS and BUILD THE FOUNDATION to make them a reality. In 2011, my husband and I STOPPED WAITING FOR “SOMEDAY” and began building a FOUNDATION TO FREEDOM - we want to help you do the same.” How cool is that?
“When you talk, you are only repeating what you already know. But when you LISTEN, you may learn something new.” -Dalhai Llama
Greatest fear for a high I is rejection. Solitude, however, does not mean pure isolation. It’s a time to connect with yourself and find peace in the quiet. The more we can establish that being alone is not a negative thing, the more a high I will have confidence in that space.
“You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.” Jim Rohn
To show love/affirmation for a high S or I, it goes back to the feeling and relationship. For a D or C, boil it down to the task and their accomplishment.
The brain physiology and DISC correlation relates back to Katherine Benziger’s work - a great summary of it all is here: http://www.businessballs.com/benzigerpersonalityassessment.htm D & I = Frontal L/R, S & C = Basal L/R
It takes 3 seconds for a high D and I to process things, it takes 7 seconds for an S or C.
I know you want to see a picture of Ellie’s “Sharpie Incident” - read the blog post here: http://www.mamasaysnamaste.com/high-i-style/
Characteristics of a High I Personality Style:
- Cheerful
- Creative
- Touchy-feely
- Friend to many
- Loud
- Outgoing
- Life of the Party
- Restless
- Impulsive
- High Energy
- Charismatic
- Warm and Approachable
- Compulsive Talker
- Class clown
- Daydreamer/can be unfocused
- Fast-paced
- Easily multitasks
- Great team player
- Not great at details
- At times, may not finish work
- Easily distracted
- Storyteller
What Motivates Them:
- feeling like they are a part of something
- allowing them space to entertain
- giving them your full attention
What upsets them:
- feeling isolated
- not being able to talk or express themselves; feeling stifled
Parenting Tips to Help Your Child (or you) Grow:
- Help them be aware of their surroundings
- Teach them to work independently
- Help them see the details
- Teach them the benefits of planning ahead
- Encourage improved listening skills
- Structure some things - try bookending your day so it doesn’t get away from you and get too chaotic
- Allow for variety and changing interests
- Let them entertain, and don’t hold back on laughter in fun and love
Encouraging Phrases for a high I:
- I like that you know how to have fun
- You make people feel good being around you
- Your enthusiasm is great!
- I like that you always see the bright side in life!
- You’re fun to be with
- Keep that light within you shining - it glows on others and spreads the love!
- I love your creativity and excitement.
Parent Tips
• Help your I child become more organized by teaching him how to effectively use charts or a chore list
• Help your I child to understand when to say no to friends and when it is important to be an individual. This is an important lesson for all styles, but requires a special emphasis for I children due to their natural need to be a part of a group.
• When your I child needs to do a task (like homework), make sure you set aside time beforehand for them to have some fun and get their wiggles out.
• If an I child misbehaves, the cold shoulder is just...cold. This feels like complete rejection to them. Instead, tell them what they did wrong, why it was wrong, and what the consequence will be. Alone time can be a teaching tool that isn’t just shunning them - but helping them to sit with their thoughts without the distractions of friends, and really comprehend what they did. Always allow them to right their wrongs, so they feel fully back in good graces, and reassure them that you love them and know they will make a better choice next time!
BONUS Material:
Want to see a high I yogi in action? I love “Yoga with Adrienne” and she is a great example of a fun-loving high I. Check out this beginner yoga video for back pain - and notice how her personality shines through: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=phuS5VLQy8c