EP 82 - Shannon Hale, How to Continue On After The Kids Are GoneAs a mother, so much of your identity can get tied up in raising the kids, but you were a person before, during, and of course after the kids. But the transition has never been easy for the stay-at-home parent who suddenly finds themselves childless with an empty nest.Writing has been Shannon’s therapy of choice for quite some time, but the transition to becoming an empty nester and the events that surrounded it were the catalysts that made her take her gift more seriously.That’s what led Shannon Hale to launch Skip To My Life, a blog that pays attention to home, health, and style after 40. So consider this a wake-up call to get your mojo back after you’ve waved goodbye to your kiddo in the rearview mirror. We love them, we miss them, but there is still LIFE. Let’s dry the tears and figure out, together, who we are now. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:  How emotional attachment leads to holding onto items we don’t need anymoreWhy you shouldn’t go and just get rid of everything in one fell swoopWhy future Grandkids are a good excuse to keep a few of your grown kid’s childhood things around the houseWhy the goal of decluttering is just to be able to find peace in your own homeWhy you should talk to your kids to see what of your stuff they would like before you hold onto it for themHow to really decide if you should keep something from the past or get rid of itTips for creating something to commemorate an event thus allowing you to get rid of the other items that are emotionally attached to the eventFAVORITE QUOTE: “There is a point where we need to challenge ourselves to downsize and get rid of junk, but we don’t want to push it so quickly that we do emotional damage to ourselves.” Shannon HaleCONNECT WITH SHANNON: SkipToMyLife.comHOW TO GET INVOLVED: Lori Jewett Unscripted is a podcast that uncovers the transformative power of unearthing your inner superpowers.  We’re here to explore the incredible benefits that come from digging deep within ourselves.  Uncover hidden strengths and untapped abilities that lie within each and every one of us.  Whether you’re seeking personal growth or looking to make a lasting impact on the world, this podcast is your guide to unleashing your inner superhero.  Be sure to catch this and other profound episodes of Lori Jewett Unscripted in Apple Podcasts.

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