Some of you have already seen it (I hear it’s on Hulu!), but if you haven’t, Mazzy, Harlow and I are featured in a video for Aetna. In it, I play the role of a single mom trying my best to get through the day.
No, I’m kidding. Mike wasn’t there because he happened to be away for work, but this actually worked out, because my husband is more than happy to leave the on-camera stuff to me and the girls.
The video is for Aetna’s #takeamoment campaign and follows me around for the day while I talk about how I balance work and family, along with a few mindful moments that let the stress of the day fade to the background. Working with Aetna helped me see where I find the time to #takeamoment (during our morning commute, oddly enough) and what that moment means to me.
If you are curious, yes, that’s really my office and the conference room might look fancy, but I share it with about 300 people. You also get to see part of the Mommy Shorts team— Cara, who manages my brand partnerships and Andy, my literary agent.
The video mixes in a few home videos I have of the girls and I couldn’t be happier with how it all came together. Check it out!
If you like the video, please tell me how and when you #takeamoment in the comments below! It doesn’t have to be with your kids. Just a time in your day when you feel present and can focus on enjoying life, with family or by yourself.
——————————–
I am working with Aetna for their Take A Moment campaign. This post is sponsored by Aetna, but all opinions expressed are my own. Aetna believes health is about the body and the mind. Stress can affect emotional and physical health – and reducing stress can boost holistic wellbeing.
1) your pjs are real cute! I sleep in old t-shirts and shorts, so you look about a million times put together in the morning, just because of that.
2) I like the walk to the mailbox with my kids. It takes about 15 times longer than it would by myself, but there is so much rambling, crazy walking, story telling, getting tickled by leaves and fresh air that I don’t mind.
I take a moment on our drive to school! It’s a 45 minute commute and we chat it up in the car. We sing, we dance, and we’re just our goofy selves.
I love this video! What a neat little snapshot behind the blog!
We have found that it is very difficult during the school year to be mindful and present. Everything feels so rushed but there is one time during the day that I absolutely love and that is the pre-bedtime part of our routine. We always read stories to our three boys (they each get to pick out two) and then lay with them for two songs from their baby Mozart cd before we give final hugs/kisses/drink and leave the room. That time reading books with them and laying together really gives us the one on one we miss a lot during the hustle of the daily routine.
We have also instituted “woo-hoos and boo-hoos” into this part of the night when we lay with them. I think I saw you talk about it on snapchat and I have a coworker who uses a version with middle school students called “roses and thorns” and I have been wanting to use it for awhile. They love it and remind us that we need to do our woohoos and boohoos if we forget. It is such a great way to gain insight into what moments they value throughout their day.
I loved this video! My son and I #takeamoment every night before bed. We turn out the lights and lay together while we chat for 15 minutes about anything and everything. There’s no distractions, just focused time together.
This sounds dopey, but watching the sunset and taking a walk in the evening if the weather works out. I’m also setting time aside 3-4 days a week to sit down and write, something I haven’t done since – a long time haha! Also, my husband has us starting to get up before the kids to stretch. – And let’s be honest. Sometimes that moment is in the bathroom when you are somehow alone, checking out pinterest on your phone :P.
Ugh I submitted too soon – what I meant was those moments to myself help me have more mindful and present moments with my boys. reading a story, singing a song. rocking a teething baby at 4am. laughing at my two year old’s stories. when I take a moment to myself, then I am able to truly appreciate and be present in those little moments with my wee ones.
Love this video! I’d like to take a moment to give everyone a big hug and not let go!
Okay so I’m pregnant I’ll blame it on the hormones but this brought tears to my eyes – super sweet!! I’m trying to be more mindful of this with my children and really be present when we are together! You really reminded me how important it is!
Awesome video!
Hello buzzfeed! https://www.buzzfeed.com/aetna/memorable-moments-every-mom-will-recognize?utm_term=.rpmZ2AkE9#.huZEZRD2r
[…] part of my participation in Aetna’s #takeamoment campaign, I’m reminded that I have to make a conscious effort to take a moment for myself. Take a […]