Life Spark with Lauren

A blog for mindful millennial moms

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I know this! . Yet somehow I was unable to notice that my body was fighting a war and was waiting for me to notice. . I finally did - because of ear pain. . I think it’s funny that I, someone who is very tuned into what my body needs, missed this. . But I did. . Because life. . Because I got distracted by what I needed to do and be. . I didn’t stop long enough to pause and connect the dots. . The good news - I finally listened. . Now, after a trip to my doctor (whom I hadn’t needed to see in over 3 years), I’m on a round of antibiotics to get rid of this sinus infection once and for all. . . . #bodyawareness #momstress #stressedanddistracted #nickortner #manifestingyourgreatestself http://bit.ly/2vX9mqb

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This little girl is having a cranky day. She’s congested and smearing snot all over the place. . What was that about motherhood being beautiful? . Eww. I hate cleaning little noses.🤧 . She’s testing my patience today and I’m doing my best to comfort her. . But it’s easier said than done, right? . I’m sooo glad that I’m at a place where days like today don’t send me to the mad house anymore. . I’m able to just empathize and understand that she’s not acting like this on purpose. . When you’re stressed out, mama, it’s the same thing. . You’re body doesn’t know how to cope. . So it comes out as just crankiness. . But there are things you can do to feel better. . I know because I’ve done a whole lot of work to keep my stress levels in check. . Things to shift my mindset and things to actually rewire my brain. . In a few weeks, my blog is moving to a new home. . And I’ll be focusing on helping moms master all the stresses of mom life. . Stay tuned... 😁 . . . #momstress #momlife #sickbabygirl #mombloggersofig #stayathomemomlife http://bit.ly/2vBJIHH

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Boy does life change fast. . And nothing is better proof of that then watching your kids grow up. . Change will happen. We can’t stop them from growing up into tiny adults. 😭 . But we have to adapt and grow with them. . We don’t change their diapers forever. We eventually potty train them, right? (After seeing what comes out of a baby 💩, I sure as heck don’t wanna wipe bigger butts!) . It’s expected, this type of change, the change that happens as our kids move into different phases. . But what about in your own life? . Are you as willing to accept change? Are you willing to grow up, too, so to speak? . Are you ready to put in the work necessary to take your health and well-being to the next level? . Are you ready to stop neglecting your needs and put the oxygen mask on first for a change? . Because, mama, the truth is this: your chaotic life with kids doesn’t HAVE to feel stressful and overwhelming. . I’m living proof of that (and I have 4 👦 👧 👧 👶). . There are things you can do to change how your feeling. . Simple things. . Things that you’ll WISH you would have started doing on day one. . So, mama, if you’re DONE feeling like you’re never getting ahead with the housework and all the things, maybe it’s time for some change, huh? . My blog is changing (read my last blog post for details - link in bio @lifesparkwithlauren ). . Soon, what I write about will focus ONLY on helping moms who are ready to make a change. . Are you coming along for the ride? 🙋🏽‍♀️ . DM me and let me know you’re ALL IN so that you can join my IG Close Friends list and be part of an exclusive group of moms who get to see my IG Stories and learn about the new changes I’m making, changes that you’re going to ❤️ - I promise. . Cause mama, I know what it’s like to feel super stressed out and overwhelmed by everything it takes to be a mom and I’ve seen the light on the other side and I want to bring you over with me! . Nobody deserves it more! . So come on, mama, shoot me a DM✉️. Tell me a little about yourself and I promise I’ll read it and write back! . . . #changeisinevitable #quotesaboutchange #momlife #timeforchange #managestress #mombloggersofig http://bit.ly/3aqchGO

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The best spot for my afternoon session of yoga to correct my diastasis recti. . #sunnywindow #sunyoga http://bit.ly/3aeQK3C

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The Future of Life Spark with Lauren (Spoiler: I'm Rebranding)

I’ve been through a lot since becoming a mom. Okay, now that’s an understatement.  I’ve moved so many times I’ve lost count. I’ve been a stay-at-home mom, a student mom, a full-time working mom, and every variation in between. I’ve had to figure out how our family was going to eat during the numerous layoffs […] from WordPress http://bit.ly/38WZL1b via IFTTT

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“You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection.” - Buddha . Much love, on this Valentine’s Day, to all my mama followers out there! . . . . . #happyvalentinesday❤️ #valentinesdayquotes #loveyourselfquotes #affectionquotes http://bit.ly/37uBwpg

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All this morning light used to hit our t.v.⠀ .⠀ But since we rearranged our living room two weekends ago, I’ve been able to sit here and soak it up (well, on the few occasions when it wasn’t overcast anyway).⠀ .⠀ It’s been gloomy practically allllllll week. I’m the type of girl who loves throwing open all the curtains to let in the sunshine. And gloomy days are a buzz kill. ⠀ .⠀ So being able to actually sit in a spot where the sun can just hit me...I’m loving it!!⠀ .⠀ And that’s not the only thing I’m loving about my new layout. 😉⠀ .⠀ To find how how the Internet plays into all of this (yes, the Internet helped make this happen), check out yesterday’s blog post (link is in my bio @lifesparkwithlauren).⠀ .⠀ Oh, and yes, my face is breaking out. This is normal for me during this phase after delivery (which feels weird to say because that was 17 months ago). If you think this is bad, you should see the other side. 🤦🏽‍♀️⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #nomakeup #morningsun #sunnywindows #ilovethesun #postpartumacne #goodmorning #saturdaymorning #sunnymornings #livingroomlayout #betterfengshui http://bit.ly/3aDOJiB

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How Broadband Internet Improved the Feng-Shui of My Living Room

It all started when two weekends ago we rearranged the layout of our living room. I never liked the way it looked, but we had no choice but to put our tv console against the wall with the cable jack. I suffered for over a year. Ugh. Then, on Christmas Day, we ditched our satellite service midway through […] from WordPress http://bit.ly/2NY1Px9 via IFTTT

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There is no one right way to do this momlife thing. You can look to others for inspiration, but you get to design your own life. Try new things, but if it doesn’t fit, hey, it doesn’t fit.⠀ .⠀ And no matter what you do, you are successful. Because success is a matter of mindset.⠀ .⠀ Rock it, mama!⠀ .⠀ And if you stay home, check out my new post with surprising stats that might help you feel like the successful mama you are! (Link in bio @lifesparkwithlauren)⠀ .⠀ .⠀ . #stayathomemomlife #successmindset http://bit.ly/30FcodU

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Surprising Stats that Might Help You Feel Better About Being a Stay-at-Home Mom

A good friend of mine shared with me a link a while back.

I wasn’t sure what to make of it at first.

But since she shared it with me, I figured it was worth thinking about.

Apparently, our high school was asking alumni to share their successes. The goal being to help current students […]

Surprising Stats that Might Help You Feel Better About Being a Stay-at-Home Mom

A good friend of mine shared with me a link a while back. I wasn’t sure what to make of it at first. But since she shared it with me, I figu

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All you can do is combine what you know right now with what you learned yesterday to create a better tomorrow. #thursdaymotivation #thursdaythoughts #mayaangelouquotes #knowbetterdobetter http://bit.ly/2u3fM5W

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I’ve mentioned my diastasis recti a few times on Instagram, but I hadn’t written a blog post about it until now.⠀
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Since it’s that time of year when many of us mamas are thinking about getting our pre-baby bods back, I figure now would be a good time to warn you that those crunches you think might help could actually be making your mom pooch worse.⠀
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Link to post in bio.⠀
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Do you have diastasis recti, too? I’d love to hear what you’re doing to help heal.⠀
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#abworkout #diastasisrecti #postnatalfitness #newyearsresolution2020 #newblogpost #crunches #mompooch http://bit.ly/2NglMz6

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Why Your Mom Pooch Won't Get Better by Doing Crunches (Spoiler: Because You Might Have Diastasis Recti)

I’ve always been tiny (ask anyone) and getting my abs back after pregnancy was never an issue. Until it was. After my fourth child was born, I noticed I still looked pregnant many, many months after delivery – which was NOT normal for me. Scratch that. I didn’t really notice anything until my mom said […] from WordPress via IFTTT

Why Your Mom Pooch Won't Get Better by Doing Crunches (Spoiler: Because You Might Have Diastasis Recti)

I’ve always been tiny (ask anyone) and getting my abs back after pregnancy was never an issue. Until it was. After my fourth child was born,

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Two times a year (at least), I reflect on what I’ve overcome in the past year (my birthday and New Years). . It’s always easy to look back and see how everything fell into place. . But as we enter this season of resolutions and goal setting, remember that you might not feel like your making progress in the moment. . You might feel like all is lost or that your failing. . Just know that you are not. . We are always growing, always evolving. You will always be a better version tomorrow than today. . Keep your head up. March into this New Year knowing full well that come December, you will be proud of the progress. . #hindsightis2020 #newyear2020 #newyearsresolution2020 #goodbye2019hello2020 http://bit.ly/37O0alu

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The biggest lesson I learned this year.. https://ift.tt/2QM9eC7

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I can’t tell you how many times I’ve made the conscious decision this year to just go with the flow.

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About Life Spark with Lauren

Hi, I’m Lauren.  And I’m the blogger behind Life Spark with Lauren. After dealing with some of my own self-sabotaging thoughts, I created th

After dealing with some of my own self-sabotaging thoughts, I created this blog to remind women, especially mothers, to love themselves again.

Life Spark with Lauren is meant to bring you information, hope, and motivation with the goal that it will inspire you to make positive changes that will reignite your spark for life!

Click the link to read the full story and follow @lifesparkwithlauren if your a mindful millennial mama, too!

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Stay-at-Home Moms Could Turn this Book into the Next Bestseller (Review: “The Overdue Life of Amy Byler”)

“It would be hard to beat a man senseless with a plastic Hula-Hoop covered in sparkles, and yet for a long and rather pleasant moment, I con

Follow @lifesparkwithlauren if you’re a mindful millennial mama looking for positive messages and inspiration for living #momlife.