You're listening to 3 in 30 takeaways for moms, and before we start today's episode,

I want to remind you of a gift that would be perfect for Mother's Day, which believe it or not,

is just around the corner.

And that is my Flex of Gold Journal.

This is a gorgeous linen-bound journal where you write down one golden moment each day

that you experience with your children.

This quick gratitude practice is especially important if you are in a difficult season of motherhood

where it's hard to feel and see the joy in your life.

One mother, Nicole from Utah, has been using the journal for over a year, and she said this.

Before I got my Flex of Gold Journal, I was exhausted physically and mentally.

I was dreading going to bed because it meant I would have to wake up and do it all over again.

I have faithfully written in my journal every day since the beginning of 2021.

I love going to bed now because I take a few minutes to ponder about my day and write down a fleck of gold.

I tell my husband all the time that I go to bed feeling fulfilled and content

because I'm remembering and focusing on the good that happened during the day and not the bad times we had.

My days are still full of tantrums, fighting kids, messes to clean up and frustrations,

but I've learned how to focus on and look for the Flex of Gold.

Small moments are little things that my kids would say now stick out more.

I've learned to savor those moments and enjoy the times when my four-year-old asked me to throw the frisbee outside with him,

or my 10-year-old wants to snuggle and read with me,

or my eight-year-old smile so big when he gets to belt test for karate.

This journal has been a life-changer for me.

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