That birb Blog

Success Is Like Sourdough: Why Rest Is Not the Enemy of Growth

Mornings in my house are not serene. They are loud, animated, and occasionally prehistoric (my toddler cycles through dinosaur identities before 8 a.m.). There are four dogs who believe patrol duty is their calling, and there is coffee, heroic amount...

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Atomic Habits Book review

A James Clear Atomic Habits Book Review (Sort of) I'm on my treadmill at 6:30 AM. James Clear talking about motion versus action for probably the seventh time, and I'm thinking about my birb. Not a real bird. Chickadee. She's this little cartoon c...

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Fostering Trust

This is a free-write. I wanted to start this blog post off in medias res — in the middle of things. Perhaps something about being bleary-eyed and groggy as I woke up to my 3 year old standing next to my bed screaming that "It's time to get up!" and...

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Change Your Paradigm, Change Your Life: My Journey with Bob Proctor

If someone asks me what single book has most changed my life, my answer is immediate: Bob Proctor’s Change Your Paradigm, Change Your Life . I remember the first time I pressed play on the Audible version. It’s June of 2024. My world feels upside do...

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Are You Scattered or Just Burnt Out? How Finding Your “Why” Can Change Everything

"Without a sense of purpose, you won't get a sense of the promise."  - Dan Strutzel That quote hit me hard on the morning on Thursday, March 20th, reverberating through my head as I sat on a Team Momenta Zoom call. Samuel Funderburk was speaking abou...

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5 Habits I Use To Stay Fit and Positive as a Single Mom

** Note: As an Amazon Affiliate, I earn on Qualifying Purchases. Thank you for shopping on my links. **  Running in my parents' backyard with baby T. Maintaining a fitness routine has always been a priority for me, even throughout pregnancy. Up until...

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What children can teach us about the importance of transitions in our lives

** Note: As an Amazon Affiliate, I earn on qualifying purchases.** Talula climbing the gate, hoping to get to the Carrousel.  The other night at the pumpkin patch, I was reminded just how challenging transitions can be—especially for my two-year-old ...

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About the Author

Krystin C. Christy is a Single Mom by Choice, PhD Candidate, and Licensed Life Insurance Agent & Broker. Helping families protect what matters most with clarity & long-term solutions.

About the pups

These are the Christy Clan pups! Noodle is from France, Marie was rescued from the dog meat trade in China, Nova is from Russia, and Stella is from the streets of Arizona!
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