Practices and Intentions

1. Simplification   8
Intention 1-Take Care of Mom  9
Intention 2-Share the Daily Dance  16
Intention 3-Eliminate the Stressors  20

2. Lightness  26
Intention 4-Unplug Your Shoulds  27
Intention 5-Release Guilt  31
Intention 6-Relinquish Total Control  36

3. Well-Being  41
Intention 7-Find Joy in Every Day   42
Intention 8-Commit to Wellness  46
Intention 9-Love Yourself  53

4. Discovery  59
Intention 10-Become a Keen Listener  60
Intention 11-Claim Who You Are  66
Intention 12-Know Why You Work  72

5. Alignment  80
Intention 13-Live by Your Values  81
Intention 14-Create Domestic Harmony  87
Intention 15-Choose How You Spend Time  93

6. Liberation 101
Intention 16-Blast Away Defeating Beliefs 102
Intention 17-Weave a Child Care Net  106
Intention 18-Remember to Play  112

7. Protection   119
Intention 19-Believe You Are Worth It  120
Intention 20-Respect Your Boundaries  124
Intention 21-Rediscover No  130

8. Connection  137
Intention 22-Transform Complaints into a Vision  138
Intention 23-Create a Sisterhood of Support  144
Intention 24-Build Powerful Relationships  150

9. Courage  156
Intention 25-Face Your Fears  157
Intention 26-Keep the Fires Burning  163
Intention 27-Be Fully Engaged  168

10. Reflection  173
Intention 28-Craft a Life Theme  174
Intention 29-Let the Light Shine  179
Intention 30-Redefine Having It All  185

A Vision and Epilogue
Healthy, Happy, Balanced Children  192
The Briefcase Moms® Revolution  193

Acknowledgments  195
Recommended Resources  197