Weathering an Emotional Storm
On a good day being a mother is a challenge. On the worst days it can feel damn near impossible. Here are some ideas for I.N.S.P.I.R.E(d ) self care to help you weather an emotional storm and get back to experiencing joy and peace more quickly. Intuition – Follow your intuition over the opinions of others. Your intuition will lead you to the lessons that you are meant to learn. Needs– In challenging moments, ask your heart what it needs, and then attend to those needs. Sensu
That’s it! Mama’s Running Away: Releasing Maternal Ambivalence
On the worst days, the weight of motherhood can be crushing. When you are overwhelmed, under-supported, and have one or more children looking to you, through sweet Kewpie eyes, to be their comforter, their protector, their provider, their entertainment….their everything… parenting is absolutely daunting. Especially in the early years. It’s a job with a demanding boss, deadlines that pop up spontaneously, minimal breaks, and no thanks. The pressure is real. So it’s no wond
Radical Self Care for Beginners
There is a meme that I see shared a lot that says something like…”I’m a mom, my hobbies are trips to the bathroom alone and silence.” And there’s another one that jokes about “neglecting my hair and dreaming about bed time”. Believe me, I’ve been in that place, in fact I used to live there- that is until I made the choice to embrace radical self care. Since all women are different there is no one size fits all approach to self care. When I meet with new moms I inevitably p
