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24: Practice Positive Thinking

Joy in the Ordinary with Latonya Moore - November 24, 2020 00:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
There are a few things that Latonya isn't as optimistic about, but overall, she has an ability that allows her to see the good in most situations. She shares how the way she thinks has made a positive impact on her life.  Links + Resources: Order The Accountability Journal Find me on Instagra...

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23: Talk to Your Family

Joy in the Ordinary with Latonya Moore - November 17, 2020 00:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
One thing that puts a smile on my face is the many different types of conversations I have with my family members. Some are hilarious, while others are more serious. Whether it's a funny conversation or a serious conversation, I can look back on these conversations find myself smiling. Can you r...

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Step 8: Talk to Your Family

Joy in the Ordinary with Latonya Moore - November 17, 2020 00:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
One thing that puts a smile on my face is the many different types of conversations I have with my family members. Some are hilarious, while others are more serious. Whether it's a funny conversation or a serious conversation, I can look back on these conversations find myself smiling. Can you r...

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Step 7: Date Yourself

Joy in the Ordinary with Latonya Moore - November 14, 2020 21:49 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
If you like this episode, you can read Three Reasons I Encourage Moms to Dine Solo.  

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22: Date Yourself

Joy in the Ordinary with Latonya Moore - November 14, 2020 21:49 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
Cultivating joy includes spending time alone. In this episode, Latonya talks casually about dating herself. If you like this episode, you can read Three Reasons I Encourage Moms to Dine Solo. Links + Resources: Order The Accountability Journal Find me on Instagram @joyintheordinarymom Tip th...

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21: Set Boundaries

Joy in the Ordinary with Latonya Moore - June 10, 2020 15:56 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
Boundaries are necessary if you want to live a life that is peaceful and enjoyable. However, when we don't have boundaries, our relationships, the way we spend our time, and our views are impacted. In this episode, Latonya shares practical suggestions to help you incorporate boundaries. Links +...

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Step 6: Set Boundaries

Joy in the Ordinary with Latonya Moore - June 10, 2020 15:56 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
I haven't always had boundaries. I didn't understand the concept of having boundaries until I found my first therapist over 10 years ago. Our sessions focused on me creating healthy boundaries with those I had relationships with. Before therapy, people in my life pretty much did whatever they wa...

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I'm Black. I'm Human.

Joy in the Ordinary with Latonya Moore - June 02, 2020 01:40 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
This episode is audio taken from a video of me reading an essay I wrote for Joy in the Ordinary in response to the pain I feel as a Black American. Read the essay here: https://joyintheordinary.com/reflections/im-black-im-human

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20: I'm Black. I'm Human.

Joy in the Ordinary with Latonya Moore - June 02, 2020 01:40 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
After the murder of George Floyd, I updated an essay I started writing in 2017 as a response to the many murders of Black men by police officers. This episode is audio taken from a video of me reading the essay, and it expresses the pain I often feel as a Black American. Links + Resources: Rea...

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Step 5: Find a Hobby

Joy in the Ordinary with Latonya Moore - May 26, 2020 18:48 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
In our hustle society, the joy we once felt from our hobbies has been snatched because the hobby may have been turned into a side hustle or you're too busy hustling that you don't have time to do things for pleasure.    I've found that when I'm always working or being super busy, I am depleting...

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19: Find a Hobby

Joy in the Ordinary with Latonya Moore - May 26, 2020 18:48 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
In our hustle society, the joy we once felt from our hobbies has been snatched because the hobby may have been turned into a side hustle or you're too busy hustling that you don't have time to do things for pleasure.  In this episode, Latonya shares practical suggestions to help you incorporate ...

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18: On Day 8 Journal

Joy in the Ordinary with Latonya Moore - January 27, 2020 00:00 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
This episode is part of my one-week journaling through PTSD series. I decided to record a journal for a week to share my daily experience with PTSD and post-concussion syndrome. On the 7th day, I didn't record because I chose to live in the moment and enjoy the good day I was experiencing. On th...

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Journal 9: On Day 8

Joy in the Ordinary with Latonya Moore - January 27, 2020 00:00 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
Last Sunday, I decided to record a journal for a week to share my daily experience with PTSD and postconcussion syndrome. On the 7th day, I didn't record because I chose to live in the moment and joy the good day I was having. On the 8th day, I decided to bring the week to a proper close. :) ...

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17: Create a Routine

Joy in the Ordinary with Latonya Moore - January 24, 2020 14:50 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
By creating a routine, you can create a vibe that gets your day started right. My morning routine touches on all the areas of my life that matter to me--my emotional, spiritual, and physical well-being, home, daughters, work, and homeschool. I didn't mention my husband or marriage because honest...

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Step 4: Create a Routine

Joy in the Ordinary with Latonya Moore - January 24, 2020 14:50 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
By creating a routine, you can create a vibe that gets your day started right. My morning routine touches on all the areas of my life that matter to me--my emotional, spiritual, and physical well-being, my home, my daughters, my work, and our homeschool. I didn't mention my husband or marrigage...

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Journal 8: Reflecting on My PTSD Diagnosis

Joy in the Ordinary with Latonya Moore - January 24, 2020 14:22 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
This has been one of the hardest things I've ever been through. Actually, I believe this is the hardest thing I've ever gone through. Not only is it hard because of the impact PTSD has on my life, but it is hard because I don't like the idea of living with this disorder forever. In today's epi...

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16: Reflecting on My PTSD Diagnosis Journal

Joy in the Ordinary with Latonya Moore - January 24, 2020 14:22 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
The car accident and all that has happened since have been the hardest things I've ever experienced. I believe this is the hardest thing I've ever gone through. Not only is it hard because of the impact PTSD has on my life, but it is hard because I don't like the idea of living with this disorde...

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Journal 7: Today's a New Day

Joy in the Ordinary with Latonya Moore - January 23, 2020 13:50 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
I recorded this episode at 5:54 am CST. I woke this morning with spunk, and in this episode, I give myself a pat on the back for all of the good choices I've made post accident. I don't have total control of my situation, but I am putting forth effort each day to adjust to my new ordinary. I...

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15: Today's a New Day Journal

Joy in the Ordinary with Latonya Moore - January 23, 2020 13:50 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
I recorded this episode at 5:54 am CST. I woke this morning with spunk, and in this episode, I pat myself on the back for all of the good choices I've made post-accident. I don't have total control of my situation, but I am putting forth effort each day to adjust to my new ordinary. If you're ...

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14: Thoughts About Life with PTSD Journal

Joy in the Ordinary with Latonya Moore - January 23, 2020 00:02 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
In this episode, I'm sharing thoughts about my struggle with PTSD. Links + Resources: Order The Accountability Journal Find me on Instagram @joyintheordinarymom Tip the host at buymeacoffee.com/latonya

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Journal 6: Thoughts

Joy in the Ordinary with Latonya Moore - January 23, 2020 00:02 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
In this episode, I'm sharing thoughts about my struggle with PTSD. Thanks for listening!

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13: Sadness is Part of the Journey Journal

Joy in the Ordinary with Latonya Moore - January 21, 2020 21:33 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
This morning I woke up sad. I don't mind feeling all of my emotions, but I don't feel like PTSD some days. I can't push it away. I have to live through it with hopes that all of the emotions related to it will subside. This episode was cut off in the middle of recording, and I did not realize i...

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Journal 5: Sadness is part of the journey

Joy in the Ordinary with Latonya Moore - January 21, 2020 21:33 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
This morning I woke up sad. I don't mind feeling all of my emotions, but some days I just don't feel like PTSD. I can't push it away. I have to live through it with hopes that all of the emotions related to it will subside. This episode was cut off in the middle of recording, and I did not rea...

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Journal 4: Audio Journaling is Helping Me See My Progress

Joy in the Ordinary with Latonya Moore - January 20, 2020 20:09 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
Sometimes it is hard for me to see the progress that I am making. I know that I'm not doing some of the things I normally would do so I tend to feel like I'm not doing enough. As I was recording today, I realize just how much I do accomplish, and I didn't even think to share about what I wasn't ...

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12: Audio Journaling is Helping Me See My Progress

Joy in the Ordinary with Latonya Moore - January 20, 2020 20:09 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
Sometimes it is hard for me to see the progress that I am making. I know that I'm not doing some of the things I normally would do, so I tend to feel like I'm not doing enough. However, as I was recording today, I realized just how much I do accomplish, and I didn't even think to share what I co...

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Journal 3: Inside PTSD

Joy in the Ordinary with Latonya Moore - January 19, 2020 14:27 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
Last night, the thought came to me that I should try recording and sharing daily journals for at least 7 days to give a more complete picture of my life PTSD. In this episode, I talk about finding my therapists, my support system, and my feelings behind the alphabet that are now a part of my d...

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11: Inside PTSD Journal

Joy in the Ordinary with Latonya Moore - January 19, 2020 14:27 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
Last night, the thought came to me that I should try recording and sharing daily journals for at least seven days to give a complete picture of my life with PTSD. So in this episode, I talk about finding my therapists, my support system, and my feelings behind the alphabet that are now a part of...

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10: Be Intentional

Joy in the Ordinary with Latonya Moore - January 15, 2020 20:23 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
Joy doesn't happen haphazardly. To live a  joy-filled life, you have to be intentional.  In this episode, I talk about intentionality and my path to becoming more intentional for myself and my family. Links + Resources: Order The Accountability Journal Find me on Instagram @joyintheordinarymo...

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Step 3: Be Intentional

Joy in the Ordinary with Latonya Moore - January 15, 2020 20:23 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
Joy doesn't happen haphazardly. In order to live a  joy-filled life, you have to be intentional.  In this episode, I talk about intentionality. The path I took to becoming more intentional for myself and my family. Thank you for listening.  If you need a community, consider joining us on Patr...

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Journal 2: Loyalty & Advocacy

Joy in the Ordinary with Latonya Moore - January 15, 2020 17:46 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
In this journal, I candidly discuss receiving medIical care from several professionals. On one hand, I discuss loyalty and the other, I discuss the importance of being your best advocate.  This podcast is a journal of my experience with PTSD. What works for me may not work for you so be sure to...

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