Have you ever caught yourself thinking, “I want to enjoy this, but it’s just not going how I hoped” —whether it’s a family dinner your teen bails on or the quiet ache of the empty nest creeping in before it’s even here? In this episode, I explore what it really means to be present in your life—especially during the messy, emotional seasons of parenting teens and letting go. As a mom, it’s so easy to miss the moment you’re in—not because it’s gone, but because your mind is already spinning with frustration, disappointment, or fear about what’s coming next. We often think presence is about savoring the good moments, but what if it’s really about how we show up when things don’t go the way we imagined? I’ll walk you through how mindset plays a powerful role in helping you stay grounded, why resisting reality only makes things harder, and how to hold space for your feelings without letting them take over. You’ll hear the story of a client who anchored herself in the mindset “I don’t want to miss this,” and how that intention helped her stay centered—not because everything went perfectly, but because she was clear on how she wanted to feel. By the end, you’ll have a new way to approach your own life—whether you’re navigating distance with your teen or facing the transition of the empty nest—with more clarity, more presence, and more peace. Let’s stop missing this stage of motherhood and our lives. 💡 Interested in learning more about how to create peace, confidence and connection as you raise and launch your teen, join me for my next free masterclass: https://www.thesmalljar.com/class 💪 Curious about coaching with Small Jar? Check out our Mom 2.0 coaching program: www.thesmalljar.com/Mom-2-0 ❓ Have questions or want to share your feedback? I'd love to hear from you! You can email me at
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