Katy's passion for helping women

Katy's passion for helping women learn their value and their worth is embedded in every ounce of her program, her podcast and her social media. Katy empowers women and lifts them up in a society where we don't always see that. Katy's courage and bravery allowed her to embark on this brand new journey after - and actually in between - a very successful 20 year+ career at American Express. Her podcast is now being listened to all over the world and having been through the program I can honestly say it's been life-changing. I have benefitted from Katy's leadership not only personally, but thankfully professionally too. I was fortunate to be guided by Katy's principles in my career and I am actively passing on the knowledge I've gained from Katy to my colleagues and those who I mentor.

I was reflecting in my morning

I was reflecting in my morning routine recently about how great I feel about myself and my life, even on the low energy days, and how I never would have expected to feel this good with the demands of everything going on in life. I remember telling people that before I had Irvie I was a high performance race car and then after I had Irvie my engine stalled. As you know, I was super worried it would only get worse after I had Emmett. Now it almost brings me to tears seeing how it has turned out to be the opposite. So hopefully you already know what I am about to say but it is worth repeating: the reason I am happy and growing and loving every part of my life right now is because of the Working Mom Happiness Method. THANK YOU so much for creating this and for continuing to drive your vision forward in sharing it with the world. It's such a beautiful purpose and I am so grateful to be a part of the WMH Alumni! 

Promotion

I just wanted to reach out and share that I just accepted an offer for that promotion we discussed! I have to let you know how instrumental your insights were and your willingness to support me truly meant so much. I can't tell you how many times I wrote down and dug deep into the customized leadership model! Your leadership is inspiring and you should definitely run your course in companies because I would be the first person to sign up!!

Say Thanks

I have to say thanks.  There were a few things that have happened in the past 6 months that got me ready for this promotion.  One of them was your working mom program  It really helped me have the confidence and faith in myself that I could go for it.  and that I was worth it!

Dinners at my house are just a nightmare.

Dinners at my house are just a nightmare. So, I tried something different. I’m doing Every Plate and I love it. I order 4 meals from them and the rest is on me. Someone said why are dinners so hard for you? You work from home. I say because I work. Lol

Tonight, I felt a big win because

Tonight, I felt a big win because I think my values are starting to become second nature. It was bath night here and when it was my toddler’s turn, he asked me to play with him and we spent a good 15 minutes reenacting scenes of his favorite show (octonauts - so cute for anyone with littles!) with his bath toys. After we were done and my happy, clean kiddo was in pajamas I realized that I sacrificed cleaning the bathroom for playtime with him. And it feels really great. I am really proud that I didn’t have to second-guess what to do with my time like I would have before laying out my values and that it unfolded so naturally.

Last night, I finished cleaning up

Last night, I finished cleaning up the kitchen post-dinner a little earlier than usual. I considered what I could do with the “spare” 20 minutes and when weighing if I should mop the floor or sit down and read a book for fun, I remembered time alone was much higher on my values list than having a spotless home! Feels like such a long time ago that we learned this pillar of aligning your time with your values but it still felt monumental to have that ah-ha moment, sit down, and read.

We’re getting a huge snowstorm

We’re getting a huge snowstorm and the kids’ school was canceled last night in anticipation of today. And my husband is really sick - great timing! Instead of stressing, I checked my work calendar and realized I could cancel/move all the 1x1s I had on the calendar and the 1 critical meeting I had, I asked my leader to cover. At first I felt slightly bad for .1 second and then I reminded myself of my values and that health and family are coming first and this is a situation totally out of my control.

I have completed one goal for the quarter.

I have completed one goal for the quarter. This goal was special and dear to my heart.

Ok win! Finally set up a new office spac

Ok win! Finally set up a new office space in my bedroom. After working from home so many months, almost a year it was hard being on work calls and hearing my kids have breakdowns, screaming and dance parties all with a ½ hour intervals. So ordered a foldable desk and set it up in my bedroom.

I had a win on Sunday.

I had a win on Sunday. This weekend my daughter stayed home with me (normally with her dad). _____ (10 years) went out to dinner and talked all night. I didn’t get my schedule for the done until monday. However, I felt no guilt, I just shifted things. How awesome is that I’m ok with being flexible and focus on _____ because that is what we both needed.

Today a big win, walked 15 minutes

Today a big win, walked 15 minutes faster and at an incline. It felt so good.

I have a huge win tonight.

I have a huge win tonight. There is many reasons that my house has been trashed. To the point I was embarrassed to let anyone in my house. Making excuses. Well, no more excuses. The two rooms that was given issues are done and I’m not letting it get that way again. When the next person knocks on my door I will open the door proudly.

Another win, my little one cleaned

Another win, my little one cleaned the bathroom without being asked and did a beautiful job. It all back to my messy minutes.

Small win but feels like a huge win.

Small win but feels like a huge win. I’m doing one of messy minutes and come across an old - new (hardly used) that my sister gave when I broke my phone. I ended up not using it. A neighbor had told me his phone had broken. I walk over a few minutes ago and gave it to him. I told I know it’s not fancy but I hope he could use it. I don’t care if he uses it but he knows I was listening and that is huge when you are struggling.

Sorry I haven’t been posting my wins.

Sorry I haven’t been posting my wins. But the good news is that I have done so many. I hired someone to clean out my dry vent, repaired my chimney, hung up a flat screen with my husband help, been purging and giving away to my community. Doing great with body movement. Quarantine and “me time” is challenging, just need to be more creative around things to do for self care.

Body movement was a wind for me this week.

Body movement was a wind for me this week. I mixed things up with Pilates and soe core work in addition to spinning - and whoa I’m feeling it lol

I had huge win last night.

I had huge win last night. The 3 days I have been bugging _____ to clean up a mess she made. Last night without me saying anything she cleaned up 2 of her messes. I told her thank you so much for cleaning them without me asking. (hadn’t asked yet) I also told how much I appreciated her helping. Hopefully, it happens again today.

I have had several wins lately

I have had several wins lately these last couple weeks. First, I know what kind of relationship I want in the future. Second, loving my 15 messy minutes. Third, I’m walking on my treadmill and feel wonderful. There is so many more wonderful things that are happening. Thank you, Katy for giving me the tools to make I needed to give me the best life.

We lost a family member this week

We lost a family member this week unexpectedly and I am so grateful for all of the tools this program has already taught me that has helped me work through it. I have been finding and practicing grief & loss meditations daily, sticking to my morning routine (the personal writing component has been significant in giving space to my thoughts as I process this), and keeping up with body movement. Most of all I appreciate how this program has taught me to take care of myself during “low energy” times: all myself to feel what I am feeling and to practice the ever important self-care items of water and sleep!