Show Description: Amy and Angelyn explore the concept of intentionally making life easier, challenging the notion that doing things the hard way earns extra points. They discuss how perfectionism, societal expectations, and internalized "shoulds" often lead us to overcomplicate our lives, contributing to burnout and stress.
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Notable Quotes:
"Just because you can do something doesn't mean that you need to or that you should. And doing things the hard way doesn't earn you any extra points." - Amy
"I think having a mom that is modeling not doing things just because they feel like they have to is such an important thing for our kids to see. And I think also having a mom who is happy and grounded and not burnt out can also be so good for our kids to see." - Angelyn
"Being aware of what feels draining and then telling yourself it's okay for it to be easier is so freeing." - Angelyn
"When we have our grip on something so tightly, we're just not inviting ease. And it's just so hard to try to do all of these things because you've always been doing it this way and you think you should be able to do it. But does it mean that you have to keep doing that?" - Amy
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