I am a person that experiences a level of anxiety from time to time. I guess you could say that I grew up with anxious characteristics as a child. Those characteristics have continued to shape my behavior as I have matured. At this point in my life, I continue to demonstrate some anxious characteristics as I experience things on a […]
Mom guilt defined Mom guilt can be described as a “pervasive feeling of not doing enough as a parent, not doing things right, or making decisions that may ‘mess up’ your kids in the long run.” https://www.healthline.com/health/parenting/mom-guilt#definition Mom guilt can go up and down throughout motherhood. One day you can feel like everything and everyone is completely under control and […]
Do not limit yourself. Allow yourself to dream. Introduction to a vision board A vision board is an ideal way to use your creativity while supporting your goal development. It becomes a visual representation of your goals. Visualizing is an important practice used by many successful individuals in all areas of life. When you visualize well enough, your body and cognitive […]
The holiday time is wonderful for spending time with your family, making memories, experiencing relaxation. This time can also increase stress levels and anxiety in some. Mom guilt is the gift that continues to give to moms throughout the year. It can be extra strong during holiday time. The gift of mom guilt is not one that you want to keep […]
Friendship is important throughout your life. It is amazing how the selection of friends changes as you get older. My toddler goes to a learning center and we refer to her classmates as her friends. She really enjoys playing and learning with them. It starts out so easy. This process of making friends. It becomes friends by association. If you […]
Brain dump is defined as the act or an instance of comprehensively and uncritically expressing and recording one’s thoughts and ideas (as on a particular topic). https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brain%20dump In a recent post, I brought up the subject of using a brain dump. Some of you may immediately have thoughts and a picture in your mind with these words; however some may […]
A challenging part of being a mother is always the night. Bedtime routines are investigated and hours of sleep recommended, but beyond that- mothers are also left with their own thoughts during those late night hours when all that can be heard is the deep breathing of a husband and children. Restlessness can be created by a variety of things […]
When you think about being in charge of something huge and massive, you think of a boss or a CEO. A boss mindset. A boss is in control. A boss who is calm under pressure. This person is successful because they can control their anxiety when under pressure. Surely, you don’t think of me: a mother working from home, having […]
Consistent self care activities may be new to you. Here are self care activities that you can implement immediately and quickly. You can put these self care activities into your weekly schedule and build consistency from doing one or both of these. If you have not practiced self care consistently, do not try to do everything you see immediately. There […]
You are enough! Whatever situation you are facing, you are enough to handle what is in front of you. You just have to realize that before it is too late. So there are plenty of bumper stickers, slogans, t-shirts to remind us that we are enough. BUT YOU HAVE TO BELIEVE IT! Mom guilt and Mindset We can allow ourselves […]