Week 1: Agency

The Power of Agency:  

Finding Your Safe "Yes"

Welcome to Week 1! I am so glad you are here. I know what it’s like to feel like your day is a series of demands you must meet—not just for your kids, but for survival. But here is a truth we are going to explore together: You deserve to exist in your own life.

For a long time, life may have "happened" to you. People may have made choices for you, or your circumstances may have left you with no choice at all. This week is about reclaiming your agency. We are slowly moving from "I am forced to" to "I am allowed to choose.

The Lesson: Boundaries Are A Form Of Safety
We often think being a "strong mom" means saying "yes" until we break. But for many of us, saying "yes" was once the only way to stay safe or keep the peace.

Today, "No" isn't just a word; it’s a boundary that protects your energy and your healing. When we say "No" to the things that drain or trigger us, we aren't being "difficult." We are creating a safe harbor for ourselves and our children. Intentionality is the bridge between living in survival mode and living in the present.

Let’s look at what is currently weighing you down. We aren't just "clearing a schedule"—we are reclaiming your right to say, "This is too much for me right now, and that is okay."

*Lesson WOrksheets*

Exploring Your Agency
Below, you’ll find two tools to help you practice reclaiming your voice this week. These aren't "assignments" to be graded; they are private spaces for you to notice what is happening in your body and your heart.

If looking at these feels overwhelming today, that is okay. You have the Agency to decide when and how you engage with them. You might choose to do just one question, or simply read through them to see what resonates.

The Power of Agency Worksheet: A guide to help you distinguish between what was forced upon you and where you can begin to reclaim small, powerful choices today.
The Micro-Choice Tracker: A gentle way to notice the tiny moments throughout your day where you chose to prioritize your peace or your breath.
Your Weekly Read

This week's book is Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less, by Greg McKeown. Want a little teaser? 
"Essentialism isn’t about getting more done in less time. It’s about getting only the right things done.
Have you ever found yourself stretched too thin? Are you often busy but not productive? Do you feel like your time is constantly being hijacked? If you answered yes to any of these, the way out is the Way of the Essentialist."

Your Weekly Pod

This week's pod is The Next Right Thing with Emily Freeman, who's chatting with her friend Kendra Adachi from The Lazy Genius. The topic is "Deciding Once."

Emily describes this as simplifying our choices by deciding once (when we can) and remembering that we are the boss of our decisions and not the other way around. Sound good? Listen in for more, and then search The Lazy Genius on Apple or Spotify to keep listening. 

Your Weekly Jam

Enjoy this playlist designed just for you! 
The vibe of this week's playlist is "empowered & decisive" and the goal is to feel more in control and unapologetic. 

  • Control – Janet Jackson
  • Roar – Katy Perry
  • Unstoppable – Sia
  • My Way – Frank Sinatra (or the Aretha Franklin version for more soul!)
  • Independent Women, Pt. 1 – Destiny’s Child
  • I’m Still Standing – Elton John
  • New Rules – Dua Lipa
  • Confident – Demi Lovato
  • No – Meghan Trainor
  • Brave – Sara Bareilles