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The Smart Productive Mom Podcast - Time management, Self improvement, Work from home, Intentional living, Productivity, Self care · LaCresha Sims

[EP. 82] 5 Things I Stopped Doing To Be More Patient And Present With My Kids

February 29, 2024·26 min·1 clip
She swaps “I don’t have time” for “this is not a priority,” and says that shift puts her back in control.
The pressure starts with labels. Lucretia speaks to the mom who calls herself angry, overwhelmed, a hot mess, or just tired of yelling, then gently pushes that label back. She is not pretending everything is fine. She is saying a full plate can make patience feel nearly impossible. From there, the episode gets practical: five things she stopped doing so she could feel more present and less ruled by the clock. The first one is ordinary, which is why it works. She stopped saying yes when she wanted to say no. The ice cream truck story gives it a pulse. Her daughter wanted the fun of running outside for ice cream, even though she does not like ice cream or sweets. Lucretia knew the treat was probably not the real point, since her daughter prefers fruit and often leaves a sucker unfinished. Then the moment changed. By the time they got down the street, the truck was leaving, and a neighbor brought over free ice cream instead. That is mom life: excitement, kindness, and another chance to say yes without thinking. Lucretia uses it to show how patience often starts with doing less on purpose.

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A grounded reset for moms who want fewer yeses, less pressure, and more patience.

This episode stays close to one familiar problem: trying to be a calmer, more present mom without turning every moment into a test. Lucretia keeps that thread clear.

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You need a kinder way to say no and stay present with your kids today.

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