my story begins when I was trying to get pregnant...
My husband and I were trying to have a baby, and for one full year we had no success. So, like many couples, we sought out the help of professionals and started the lovely infertility treatment process.
During this time, I was still working full-time as a teacher, doing my wifely duties, maintaining and cleaning our wonderful family home, working out, meal prepping, going to all the events, and trying to balance ALL THE THINGS.
My doctor also discovered at this time that my body had been housing a very large fibroid tumor (the size of a baby's head) that needed to be removed before trying to get pregnant. Hello unexpected surgery!
Needless to say, I was stressed, sad and overwhelmed to the brim.
It was during these 2 1/2 years of trying to get pregnant that I finally realized I needed a change.
I had to pivot my life to feel healthier and happier or else I was going to implode.
My life and my days were FAST PACED + BUSY as hell, and this lifestyle I was choosing was making me feel unenthusiastic and unhealthy. This is when I made the decision to live with more intention and purpose.
I started to make small simple and purposeful changes with my life. I started paying attention to how I was spending my time, the stuff I would put in my body, the people I surrounded myself with and the types of activities I said "yes" to.
To put it simply, I started questioning everything I did with my life, which is what led me to choosing things that only added to my health + happiness, and not depleting from it. I've taken many tiny action steps over the last couple of years to feel happier and healthier, and I have to say that I'm living HAPPY AS HELL because of them!
By the way, we were finally successful with conceiving our first baby after 2 1/2 years of infertility treatments. YAY!!
Luckily for our future daughter, Lucille, she would be born into a much happier and healthier family because of the changes her mama chose to make and still continues to make to this day.
During this time, I was still working full-time as a teacher, doing my wifely duties, maintaining and cleaning our wonderful family home, working out, meal prepping, going to all the events, and trying to balance ALL THE THINGS.
My doctor also discovered at this time that my body had been housing a very large fibroid tumor (the size of a baby's head) that needed to be removed before trying to get pregnant. Hello unexpected surgery!
Needless to say, I was stressed, sad and overwhelmed to the brim.
It was during these 2 1/2 years of trying to get pregnant that I finally realized I needed a change.
I had to pivot my life to feel healthier and happier or else I was going to implode.
My life and my days were FAST PACED + BUSY as hell, and this lifestyle I was choosing was making me feel unenthusiastic and unhealthy. This is when I made the decision to live with more intention and purpose.
I started to make small simple and purposeful changes with my life. I started paying attention to how I was spending my time, the stuff I would put in my body, the people I surrounded myself with and the types of activities I said "yes" to.
To put it simply, I started questioning everything I did with my life, which is what led me to choosing things that only added to my health + happiness, and not depleting from it. I've taken many tiny action steps over the last couple of years to feel happier and healthier, and I have to say that I'm living HAPPY AS HELL because of them!
By the way, we were finally successful with conceiving our first baby after 2 1/2 years of infertility treatments. YAY!!
Luckily for our future daughter, Lucille, she would be born into a much happier and healthier family because of the changes her mama chose to make and still continues to make to this day.
This is the beautiful struggle that led me to where I am today and I couldn't be more grateful for it.
So, welcome friends to my life!
I am a wife, mama, elementary teacher, a Certified Nutrition & Wellness Consultant and a podcast host of Simplified Khaos.
I want to help as many people as possible to start THRIVING by intentionally choosing meaningful things (including food) to enter their lives.
RANDOM FACTS ABOUT ME:
As a full-time working mama, I know how precious your time can be. I have put together some quick + simple Recipes that anyone can make, and even the kiddos can help. Follow me on Instagram for easy access to resources for simplifying the everyday chaos we face in life.
I am a wife, mama, elementary teacher, a Certified Nutrition & Wellness Consultant and a podcast host of Simplified Khaos.
I want to help as many people as possible to start THRIVING by intentionally choosing meaningful things (including food) to enter their lives.
RANDOM FACTS ABOUT ME:
- I'm obsessed with puns!
- While pregnant I had gestational diabetes + I chose to have an unmedicated birth!
- My family and I eat out about 3 meals a week. -- Check out my free eBook on Balancing Cooking + Dining Out!
- We use Designated Meals to simplify cooking dinner at home. GAME CHANGER!
- I feel best when surrounded by nature.
- I co-host the Simplified Khaos podcast with my husband to help others simplify the little things to start leading a more purposeful life.
As a full-time working mama, I know how precious your time can be. I have put together some quick + simple Recipes that anyone can make, and even the kiddos can help. Follow me on Instagram for easy access to resources for simplifying the everyday chaos we face in life.
BEFORE you leave, I JUST HAVE 3 SIMPLE QUESTIONS TO ASK...
Do you work a full-time job and feel completely exhausted when your work day is over?
Are your days feeling rushed and stressful?
Are you desiring more time to do things that make YOU feel healthy + happy?
If the answer is "YES" to any of these questions, then I would love to work with you to build that HEALTHY life that YOU DESERVE!
xoxo
Jillian
Jillian