A year ago today, Chaos to Calm was born, and I became a published author With four kids, a traveling husband, and a business, many people asked, “How did you do this?! Writing and publishing a book is really hard!” Here’s the thing: We can do hard things – any large, audacious goal can be accomplished with intentionality, the right structure in place to support it, and commitment to follow through. The way I was able to write my book amidst my busy schedule was by breaking it down into small steps, doing one step at a time, and doing it on my terms. I built a process that worked for me. Many of the concepts in the book were initially captured on voice notes. Sometimes on the way to school pick-ups, sometimes waiting during sports practices, and one time, even, at a bar!
I kept doing the hard thing of fitting in and protecting time to write, combined with fierce prioritization and doing it even when I didn’t want to. Funny enough, I used all the concepts I wrote about in the book, to help me write the book. I maximized Efficiency, created supportive Habits, leaned on my Community, practiced clear Communication, and ensured my Self-Care. I’ve been blessed to have met and helped so many overwhelmed parents this past year. It’s been infinitely fulfilling to have poured my heart and soul into this work and hear how it’s resonated, with feedback like, “A must-read!”, “What every parent needs in their life right now,” and “Should be on every mom’s nightstand.” Chaos to Calm first year highlights:Awards
30 media placements 38 podcast interviews Including: Parenting the Adlerian Way, Call Me CEO, and Chick Chat, to name a few, with more coming soon. Over 20 talks, events, and workshops Including: Corporate talks, Conferences, Parent Education events, and Women’s and Mom Retreats, with topics like Calm Communication for Relationship Success, 3 Steps to a Calmer Home, Calm in the 4th Trimester, and Self-Care for Caregivers. I can’t wait to see where Chaos to Calm goes next. (I have big plans, including Chaos to Calm cards). If you have a dream that you want to make a reality, you absolutely can; and you can (and should) do it in a way that works for you. Calm Is: Knowing you can do hard things. |
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