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Simple on Purpose

by Shawna Scafe, Professional Counsellor

When the clutter, motherhood, relationships, and life seem too overwhelming. When you have resentment and frustration every day - this is a sign you have been living on auto-pilot- letting life happen to you instead of living it ON PURPOSE. I’ve been there. Three kids under 4 and I decided to declutter my home and realized I was living my whole life on autopilot. I wanted more. I wanted to take action, be more present, have more fun! Enjoy my kids! I’m Shawna, You might know me as your Nerdy Girlfriend. I am a Certified Coach Practitioner, a Transformational Life Coach, and Registered Professional Counsellor-Candidate (RPC-C). I use the Enneagram, Faith and CBT as tools in my life coaching approach. I teach moms around the world the tools they need to set values and vision for the 9 areas of their lives so they can take the right steps towards living life ON PURPOSE. Find my books, course and blog at simpleonpurpose.ca

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  1. ME: Time out for the mom on purpose

    This Mindful Exercise (ME) is a quick one for the caregivers. Use this a check in to help de-stress, calm down and regulate. It will also focus on paying attention ... Read more The post ME: Time out for the mom on purpose first appeared on Simple on Purpose.

  2. ME: ‘Being’ instead of ‘doing’, body scan

    This mindful exercise (ME) is focused on getting out of your head and into your body. But not in a hurried and busy sense. More in the sense of ‘being’ ... Read more The post ME: ‘Being’ instead of ‘doing’, body scan first appeared on Simple on Purpose.

  3. ME: Building Inner Resilience and Self Leadership

    This Mindfulness Exercise (ME) is focussed on building your sense of inner resilience and self leadership. It uses elements of IFS (Internal Family Systems) which explains that we have ‘parts’ ... Read more The post ME: Building Inner Resilience and Self Leadership first appeared on Simple on...

  4. Intro to the mindful exercises (ME time for moms)

    Hello Simple on Purpose Friends First of all, the regular podcast is not back, but I am back with a special series. I have created mindfulness exercises to lead you ... Read more The post Intro to the mindful exercises (ME time for moms) first appeared on Simple on Purpose.

  5. 209. What I hope you take away from the Simple on Purpose podcast (retirement party!)

    Dearest listeners, today is the finale episode where I share with you my experience of the podcast, answer your questions and sum up the takeaways I hope you have had ... Read more The post 209. What I hope you take away from the Simple on Purpose podcast (retirement party!) first appeared on...

  6. 208. Improve relationships with this simple tool (bids for connection)

    Years ago I learned a simple tool that has improved all my relationships. This tool is about looking for the cues that others are giving us – and using those ... Read more The post 208. Improve relationships with this simple tool (bids for connection) first appeared on Simple on Purpose.

  7. 207. Our judgements and assumptions of others (fundamental attribution bias and how it impacts our relationships)

    We all make assumptions and judgments of others – but did you know there is a bias we have in our judgements? This bias shows up in all of our ... Read more The post 207. Our judgements and assumptions of others (fundamental attribution bias and how it impacts our relationships) first appeared on...

  8. 206. Finding peace through downsizing + decluttering the closet and shopping, with Renee Benes of the Unstuffed Podcast

    When you think you need all the things and the dream home to be happy…. then you realize you need to shed the weight of ‘stuff’ and consumerism in order ... Read more The post 206. Finding peace through downsizing + decluttering the closet and shopping, with Renee Benes of the Unstuffed Podcast...

  9. 205. Finding balance through ‘ENOUGH’: motherhood, minimalism, self-worth, and personal growth

    Our relationship to ‘enough’ can show up in all the areas of our life. Whether we struggle with discomfort, self-worth, setting limits, or offering ourselves more – we all can ... Read more The post 205. Finding balance through ‘ENOUGH’: motherhood, minimalism, self-worth, and personal growth…

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  10. 204. Reframing BALANCE in motherhood and work life

    The most common question I get is “how do you balance motherhood, life and work?”. We are all seeking to have more balance in our daily lives and make sure ... Read more The post 204. Reframing BALANCE in motherhood and work life first appeared on Simple on Purpose.

  11. 203. Being a mom who enjoys her life

    There are seasons in life where we feel like we have lost ourselves, especially in motherhood. We might feel stuck and like we aren’t enjoying our lives. I want to ... Read more The post 203. Being a mom who enjoys her life first appeared on Simple on Purpose.

  12. 202. Introducing the Life on Purpose Community Patreon

    I am going to stop spreading myself thin across the internet, and I am launching a member community in Patreon called the Life on Purpose Community. I chose this name ... Read more The post 202. Introducing the Life on Purpose Community Patreon first appeared on Simple on Purpose.

  13. 201. Overcoming negative self-talk and to moving towards positive self-talk

    Negative self-talk can our work-life balance or ability to manage parenting challenges. In this episode, Shawna Scafe, Counsellor and Coach, discusses how to identify common cognitive distortions and challenge them ... Read more The post 201. Overcoming negative self-talk and to moving towards...

  14. 200. Motherhood, decluttering, mindsets (the 200th episode, listener Ask Me Anything)

    As a way to celebrate 200 episodes and 5 years together, I asked listeners for their questions on any topic. In this episode, I’m answering questions on the most important ... Read more The post 200. Motherhood, decluttering, mindsets (the 200th episode, listener Ask Me Anything) first appeared…

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  15. 199. Mindset traps to be aware of (cognitive distortions that might be holding you back in motherhood and life)

    How we talk to ourselves matters. I was asked to share an episode on positive self-talk and want to open up with a review of the common mindset traps (cognitive ... Read more The post 199. Mindset traps to be aware of (cognitive distortions that might be holding you back in motherhood and life)...

  16. 198. How to live each day with intention, as a mom (life on purpose and intentional living while in motherhood)

    What does it mean to live on purpose? This is a question I get from listeners who want to live intentionally but aren’t sure how to apply it to daily ... Read more The post 198. How to live each day with intention, as a mom (life on purpose and intentional living while in motherhood) first…

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  17. 197. Holidays + Grief, Family Dynamics, Boundaries, Self-Care and Joy – tips from a counsellor

    This is part 2 of the situations that can feel tough around the holidays. We explore how we deal with grief, family dynamics and clashes and ways we can take ... Read more The post 197. Holidays + Grief, Family Dynamics, Boundaries, Self-Care and Joy – tips from a counsellor first appeared on...

  18. 196. When The Holidays Feel Hard (stress, anxiety, loneliness, overspending, transitions)- tips from a Counsellor

    I asked listeners to share the tough scenarios they expect to encounter during the holidays and Christmas. I will start with Part 1, going through the themes of scenarios and ... Read more The post 196. When The Holidays Feel Hard (stress, anxiety, loneliness, overspending, transitions)- tips…

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  19. 195. The cost of ‘earning’ your rest

    A major hurdle that many of us moms to rest is the underlying belief that we need to ‘earn our rest’. In this episode, Professional Counsellor and mom of three ... Read more The post 195. The cost of ‘earning’ your rest first appeared on Simple on Purpose.

  20. 194. I stopped calling myself a lazy mom (addressing the overwhelm of motherhood)

    Do you ever find yourself trying to rest or relax and get this nagging voice telling you that you are being lazy? As moms, this can be a nightly experience, ... Read more The post 194. I stopped calling myself a lazy mom (addressing the overwhelm of motherhood) first appeared on Simple on Purpose.

  21. 193. Beautiful words that embody simple + intentional living

    Words are incredibly powerful, they can communicate exactly what you are thinking, feeling, wanting, needing, in sometimes as little as a single sentence. But that only works when we understand ... Read more The post 193. Beautiful words that embody simple + intentional living first appeared on...

  22. 192. Who are you when I’m not looking (internal vs external validation)

    We live in an audience-performer culture it is hard to know which decisions we are making for ourselves and which ones we are making for others. What you buy differently, ... Read more The post 192. Who are you when I’m not looking (internal vs external validation) first appeared on Simple on...

  23. 191. Are you idling on your goals or moving them forward (passive action vs massive action)

    When we think about the motivation we have to take action, we can sometimes take action that is more passive. The type of action that feels productive but doesn’t quite ... Read more The post 191. Are you idling on your goals or moving them forward (passive action vs massive action) first…

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  24. 190. Planning the day: my weekly routines and rhythms for work, home and family

    This is part two of a two-part series about planning your day. If you haven’t listened to part one (episode 189), I highly recommend you do so and then come ... Read more The post 190. Planning the day: my weekly routines and rhythms for work, home and family first appeared on Simple on Purpose.

  25. 189. Prioritizing the day: if everything matters nothing matters and how to apply this in motherhood

    Planning your day, week, month, even year is a great way to stay organized and on top of life, but it can become overwhelming and cluttered very quickly if you ... Read more The post 189. Prioritizing the day: if everything matters nothing matters and how to apply this in motherhood first…

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  26. 188. Motherhood & Social Media (how online communities impact your motherhood experience)

    How has social media shaped our culture and expectations around motherhood? As moms, we often turn to our phones for a sense of community. Being online can be a great ... Read more The post 188. Motherhood & Social Media (how online communities impact your motherhood experience) first appeared on...

  27. 187. Feeling better or getting better at feeling

    Coach, counsellor and mom shares on emotional awareness, the myth of happy, and how we can change our lives by learning to get better at feeling – instead of always ... Read more The post 187. Feeling better or getting better at feeling first appeared on Simple on Purpose.

  28. 186. Doing life with less (summer challenge)

    This spring I reflected on our finances and felt a sense of defeat over where I was vs where I wanted to be. I had to acknowledge aspects like lifestyle ... Read more The post 186. Doing life with less (summer challenge) first appeared on Simple on Purpose.

  29. 185. Emotional needs in motherhood (what they are and how to meet them)

    How are we told we SHOULD feel in motherhood, versus how do we truly feel in motherhood? We spend a lot of time and energy living in default emotions, while ... Read more The post 185. Emotional needs in motherhood (what they are and how to meet them) first appeared on Simple on Purpose.

  30. 184. Movement as self-care (exercise for wellbeing, not weight loss)

    I have gone from be an avid gym-avoider, unathletic, didn’t even own a pair of running shoes, complacent with my health in many ways to someone who PRIORITIZES movement as ... Read more The post 184. Movement as self-care (exercise for wellbeing, not weight loss) first appeared on Simple on Purpose.

  31. 183. Getting more sleep as a mom (giving up the nightowl life)

    I am a decades-long nightowl, but it doesn’t always serve me well in motherhood. Some years ago I made ‘sleep’ my health goal (not becoming a morning person, but simply ... Read more The post 183. Getting more sleep as a mom (giving up the nightowl life) first appeared on Simple on Purpose.

  32. 182. Nourishing yourself as a mom (11 strategies to help you feed yourself well + often)

    If you feel stressed out and overwhelmed, consider how you meet your basic needs – especially how you feed yourself well and often. In this episode, I share my journey ... Read more The post 182. Nourishing yourself as a mom (11 strategies to help you feed yourself well + often) first appeared on...

  33. 181. Becoming moms who take care of themselves (steps to learn how to meet your own needs)

    From becoming aware, to validation, to giving ourselves permission to disrupt the system – we have some steps that can help us in our process of Becoming Someone Who Takes ... Read more The post 181. Becoming moms who take care of themselves (steps to learn how to meet your own needs) first...

  34. 180. Self-care, self-comfort, self-love & what we have learned from our mothers

    Sometimes we can find ourselves reaching for a bowl of chocolate, scrolling through social media, or checking out for the night, and call that self-care. But that is really self-comfort ... Read more The post 180. Self-care, self-comfort, self-love & what we have learned from our mothers first...

  35. 179. What are your needs and how are you meeting them?

    What are needs? At a basic level, they are simple things like food, water, shelter, sleep. They can also be more complicated, like friendship, personal accomplishment, and sense of purpose. ... Read more The post 179. What are your needs and how are you meeting them? first appeared on Simple on...

  36. 178. Don’t water the weeds (intentional parenting for proactive connection)

    Giving your child extra attention might seem like a great idea, but if it’s the wrong type of attention it could do more harm than good. Let’s learn what it ... Read more The post 178. Don’t water the weeds (intentional parenting for proactive connection) first appeared on Simple on Purpose.

  37. 177. Understanding what is motivating you (chasing vs avoiding)

    Motivation. It is something we all want more of. However, every day we take little actions and make little choices that are coming from motivation. A motivation to avoid something ... Read more The post 177. Understanding what is motivating you (chasing vs avoiding) first appeared on Simple on...

  38. 176. When you don’t know what you want in life. Life on purpose for the non-dreamer

    I want to talk to you about listening more deeply to yourself and asking, “what do I want?”. For some of us, we are out of touch with our dreams ... Read more The post 176. When you don’t know what you want in life. Life on purpose for the non-dreamer first appeared on Simple on Purpose.

  39. 175. What will your future be? More of the same? Or will you turn off the autopilot?

    With 2023 finally here, it is time to start looking forward to the future and improve our health, relationships, and life. But sometimes it might be a good idea to ... Read more The post 175. What will your future be? More of the same? Or will you turn off the autopilot? first appeared on Simple…

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  40. 174. Christmas hygge ideas + understanding how the window of tolerance impacts your stress in motherhood

    With all the planning, gift wrapping, baking, and decorating, this time of year can get crazy, and life seems to just stop until the 25th is well behind us. Today ... Read more The post 174. Christmas hygge ideas + understanding how the window of tolerance impacts your stress in motherhood first...

  41. 173. What you can learn from imposter syndrome (inquiring into the doubt and fears with these journalling questions)

    Everyone has doubts and fears, but sometimes these doubts can manifest into something stronger and more potent, Imposter Syndrome. Today I go through a list of questions to help you ... Read more The post 173. What you can learn from imposter syndrome (inquiring into the doubt and fears with…

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  42. 172. Tips for having more than one kid (mom of three asking for advice)

    As much as we might want it to exist, there just isn’t a magical list or routine we can implement to make it an easy transition to have a second ... Read more The post 172. Tips for having more than one kid (mom of three asking for advice) first appeared on Simple on Purpose.

  43. 171. Making home a place where your kids want to hangout (with you, and their friends)

    Whether your vision is to be the hangout spot on the block, or a place your kids still come to visit after moving out, small changes can be made to ... Read more The post 171. Making home a place where your kids want to hangout (with you, and their friends) first appeared on Simple on Purpose.

  44. 170. Planning the Day (reactive vs proactive, tools and approaches I use)

    Planning the day can be an overwhelming chore that you are constantly behind in. Sticking to that plan can be frustrating and seem impossible. I want to share a few ... Read more The post 170. Planning the Day (reactive vs proactive, tools and approaches I use) first appeared on Simple on Purpose.

  45. 169. Moms Simplifying Q+A: Toddler MomLife, Procrastination and Decluttering

    Answering decluttering, simplifying and momlife questions that were sent in through the Simple on Purpose community group. Covering topics including organization, procrastination, decluttering kids’ clothes, showing up well for momlife. ... Read more The post 169. Moms Simplifying Q+A: Toddler...

  46. 168. Teaching our kids contentment, on purpose

    How do we teach our kids contentment? I want to unpack this question from all angles. From why it is hard for us as parents, how we teach them reactively ... Read more The post 168. Teaching our kids contentment, on purpose first appeared on Simple on Purpose.

  47. 167. Conscious parenting through the struggles, and letting go of perfectionism in motherhood

    Being a mom on purpose means stepping into your strengths as well as stepping into your struggles. This means letting go of perfectionism and the chase to be the ideal ... Read more The post 167. Conscious parenting through the struggles, and letting go of perfectionism in motherhood first…

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  48. 166. How to find confidence in being the mom you are, intentional motherhood

    Motherhood is a journey and there are stepping stones along the way of things we learn. I want to share a few of my stepping stones with you. They are ... Read more The post 166. How to find confidence in being the mom you are, intentional motherhood first appeared on Simple on Purpose.

  49. 165. Spring cleaning urgency + organization tips and inventory strategies that save you money and reduce clutter

    Spring cleaning had me feeling a mental urgency at ALL THE THINGS I needed to get cleaned in my home. I am sharing how I am approaching that overwhelm. Also ... Read more The post 165. Spring cleaning urgency + organization tips and inventory strategies that save you money and reduce clutter…

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  50. 164. How I am finding balance in my life this year

    I was asked to cover this topic in the recent feedback survey. I think it is a great question to ask, and it is one I’ve ruthlessly searched to the ... Read more The post 164. How I am finding balance in my life this year first appeared on Simple on Purpose.

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When the clutter, motherhood, relationships, and life seem too overwhelming. When you have resentment and frustration every day - this is a sign you have been living on auto-pilot- letting life happen to you instead of living it ON PURPOSE. I’ve been there. Three kids under 4 and I decided to declutter my home and realized I was living my whole life on autopilot. I wanted more. I wanted to take action, be more present, have more fun! Enjoy my kids! I’m Shawna, You might know me as your Nerdy Girlfriend. I am a Certified Coach Practitioner, a Transformational Life Coach, and Registered Professional Counsellor-Candidate (RPC-C). I use the Enneagram, Faith and CBT as tools in my life coaching approach. I teach moms around the world the tools they need to set values and vision for the 9 areas of their lives so they can take the right steps towards living life ON PURPOSE. Find my books, course and blog at simpleonpurpose.ca

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Shawna Scafe, Professional Counsellor

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