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Feb 25th, 2008

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THIS WEEK'S TOPIC: Are You Empowered?
Powerful Mothers!

My boy Matt feeling powerful!It is one of those weeks where I am feeling GOOD about my mothering abilities. My little guy started preschool three mornings a week and it was rocky at first, but I just knew it was the right step for him. This week he is loving it! I feel good because I trusted my instincts and really listened to myself. I was walking my talk as an empowered mother!

This week's newsletter gives you a chance to check in on your own level of empowerment. Scroll down to Your Coaching Moment to take our fun quiz that asks Are You Empowered?

All the best from your coach,
Amy
Founder, Empowered Motherhood LLC

My boy Matt feeling powerful!

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YOUR COACHING Moment

Are You Empowered?

Today I am asking the question: Are You  Empowered? This goes to the heart of what our company  is all about. Everything we do is about empowering mothers – about helping you live your life according to who you are. To listen to yourself, to be clear on what you want and to make it happen. I think there are too many people, shows, magazines and books telling mothers who they should be. I’m interested in who YOU want to be. So, I have a short quiz for you to take, to get you thinking about your own empowerment.

Answer Yes or No for the following statements!

1.    I take real time for myself every week.               
2.    I am comfortable saying no.
3.    I’m clear about who I want to be as a mother.
4.    I can name my top 5 values as a woman and mother.
5.    I know what’s non-negotiable in my life and don’t negotiate.
6.    I feel free to do things my way.
7.    I bring all of who I am to my children.

For every yes, give yourself 5 points! Take a moment and add up your score. Here are some thoughts to help you evaluate your score.

           Call me immediately for personal support, inspiration and challenge!
5-10      Good start, but remember that taking care of yourself has everything to do with being a good mother.
15-25    To heck with half measures - what would be possible for your life if you had a perfect score?
30           You are almost fully empowered – let’s tackle that missing piece.
35           You are the new role model for Empowered Motherhood!

So, how did you do? What was your score? Now, the quiz is for fun AND to make you think. It’s not my job to decide if you are or aren’t an empowered mother. It IS my job to get you thinking about it!

COACH YOURSELF: Pick one of the seven statements that you really want to focus on. Do a bit of pondering and find a natural next step to strengthen that area.

Email me at amy@empoweredmotherhood.com and share what you are focusing on!  And click here to see our newsletter archive.

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Whether you are a brand new mother or have been doing this for years, we are ready to help you!

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Our Radio ShowAND listen in to our Internet radio show, The Empowered Mother, on Thursdays from 11am-12pm at healthylife.net or listen to the archives anytime. Our upcoming show topics are:

02/28    Take Only What You Need
03/06    Just One Step
03/13    It's All About You
03/20    What Do YOU Want?

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