Week 6 in the Pursuit of a Passion Series. Success comes from knowing that you did your best to become the best that you are capable of becoming. -John Wooden In a previous article, Unlocking Your Potential, I asked: When we as moms put so much of our time, energy and focus into helping our children achieve their goals is there much left in the tank for us to improve … [Read more...] about A Mom, Her Soccer Ball and Going After a Goal
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Pursuit of a Passion: Week 5- Support: The Key to Success
The previous Kick It Like Mom article Unlocking Your Potential talked about how much focus we put on our children’s potential rather than on our own and asked the question: What can we accomplish when we focus on improving ourselves rather than just doing? I’ve set out on a 6 -week journey to find out. I’m attending a comprehensive Women’s Soccer Academy put on by Pro Skills … [Read more...] about Pursuit of a Passion: Week 5- Support: The Key to Success
Pursuit of a Passion: Week 3- When Life Takes You Down
The previous Kick It Like Mom article Unlocking Your Potential talked about how much focus we put on our children’s potential rather than on our own and asked the question: What can we accomplish when we focus on improving ourselves rather than just doing? I’ve set out on a 6 -week journey to find out. I’m attending a comprehensive Women’s Soccer Academy put on by Pro Skills … [Read more...] about Pursuit of a Passion: Week 3- When Life Takes You Down
Pursuit of a Passion: Week 2- Tackling a Challenge Head On
The previous Kick It Like Mom article Unlocking Your Potential talked about how much focus we put on our children’s potential rather than on our own and asked the question: What can we accomplish when we focus on improving ourselves rather than just doing? I’ve set out on a 6 -week journey to find out. I’m attending a comprehensive Women’s Soccer Academy put on by Pro Skills … [Read more...] about Pursuit of a Passion: Week 2- Tackling a Challenge Head On
Pursuit of a Passion: Week 1
The previous Kick It Like Mom article Unlocking Your Potential talked about how much focus we put on our children’s potential rather than on our own and asked the question: What can we accomplish when we focus on improving ourselves rather than just doing? I’ve set out on a 6 -week journey to find out. I’m attending a comprehensive Women’s Soccer Academy put on by Pro Skills … [Read more...] about Pursuit of a Passion: Week 1
Unlocking Our Potential- Is It Too Late?
When is the last time you thought about reaching your full potential? If you’re a mom it’s probably been a while! Analyzing and addressing our children’s potential is something we spend hours on every day. We receive constant feedback on their strengths and areas for improvement from teachers, coaches and our own observations. We work with our kids non-stop to teach them, … [Read more...] about Unlocking Our Potential- Is It Too Late?
Why is it Only Wednesday?
Inspiration to help get you through your week! "My mom is my constant hero and was my soccer role model growing up! I watched her play indoor soccer from the bleachers while doing homework. I couldn't wait for the day I was old enough to get out there and play with her. Now when I go home, we try and get a family indoor session together. She is still pretty quick and has a much … [Read more...] about Why is it Only Wednesday?
Red, White and a New You: Summer Workout Garb
There is just something about a new workout outfit that makes you feel really great and ready to take on the fitness world! Now that it's 4th of July weekend, summer is officially under way and it's time to kick our workouts into High Gear! Check out some of summer's newest and coolest fitness fashions from Adidas, Nike, Under Armour and Title Nine and take your workout to the … [Read more...] about Red, White and a New You: Summer Workout Garb
R.I.C.E. To Go: When There’s No Time for Muscle Injury!
We are all guilty of it. Not properly stretching or warming up before your run, your soccer game, your boot camp class. It’s understandable. As moms we are constantly running from point A to point B back to point A and finally to our workout with minutes to spare. We may do a stretch or two and then off we go right into our favorite fitness activity. And until someone creates … [Read more...] about R.I.C.E. To Go: When There’s No Time for Muscle Injury!
DIY Energy Bars- The Lucy Bar Recipe
Need a little energy boost before your run, fitness class or game? What mom doesn’t! Want a delicious NO BAKE energy bar that’s quick and easy to make that will help you get kick started? We’ve got it for you! Behold the “Lucy Bar”….an incredibly easy to make bar that only requires four…..yes FOUR ingredients! Based on the popular Lärabar- Cherry Pie bar found in stores, the … [Read more...] about DIY Energy Bars- The Lucy Bar Recipe