Mom Burnout - Do I Have it? And What Can I Do About It?
When you start to notice that you’ve been feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, forgetful, frustrated, low motivation, irritated easily, finding it difficult to maintain boundaries, or more simply put… struggling to care for yourself and/or your family… it’s time to start implementing strategies to help you to overcome burnout.
Why You Need Self Care to Create Community Care
Very few people have the luxury of receiving “community care” without first taking the time to build up that community and practicing direct communication so that people actually know what they need and want. Why? Because very few people are mind-readers which means that very few people will actually know what you need or want unless you tell them.
Burnt Out? Follow These 5 Steps Without Adding On Anything Extra!
Feeling too burnt out to do anything to stop yourself from feeling burnt out? If this sounds like you…
MOM-GUILT: Where Does It Come From And What Can You Do About It?
MOM-GUILT: ALSO KNOWN AS......
Regular guilt that you feel in excessive amounts for everything you do and do NOT do while living life as a MOM. “Why do moms carry so much guilt?” This question comes up a lot!
Reduce Your Anxiety With This Simple Strategy
So many people I know, particularly mothers, don’t eat breakfast; and the reason is: “I’m too busy!” Well I’m here to tell you that YOU are worth prioritizing. When you don’t make time for yourself and your basic needs, you’re not the only one who suffers - your family does too.
Is It Dangerous To Feel My Anger?
Here’s the thing: so many of us have been conditioned to believe that anger is BAD… but the reality is that we ALL feel anger from time to time, and that’s okay!
People Pleasing - Is It Worth It?
A lot of my clients right now are noticing an internal struggle when they place other people’s needs and wants before their own, when they silence themselves for the sake of others, being careful not to “rock the boat”… but there’s no winning. Maybe other people think that they get what they want, but what happens to you, and what happens to your relationships?
Reclaiming Your Identity & Releasing Guilt in Motherhood
Who feels like you’ve lost a part of yourself in motherhood, and carry too much guilt? Watch this video below to learn what I think about “Mom-Guilt”, why you don’t need to be feeling it all the time and how learning to release it will help you in connecting with your authentic self and reclaiming your identity.
Shhhh…. Let’s Not Talk About Our Body Image Issues
Learning to LOVE your pregnant/post-partum body can be difficult, especially in a society that capitalizes off of shaming women’s bodies. If you feel like you focus a lot on your appearance, weight, or size, read on!
What’s So Great About Workshops?
I am always so excited when I create workshops to be able to share information about topics I am passionate about, and helping others to foster self-awareness and take steps towards their goals.
My 3 Favourite Strategies for Managing Anxiety
Some common presenting symptoms of anxiety are: short of breath, racing heart, shaking/trembling hands, sweating, difficulty concentrating or focusing, feeling lightheaded, feeling restless or on edge, difficulty sleeping, worrying and racing thoughts. Do any of these sound familiar? READ ON!
Selfish or Self Care? Know the Difference
As mothers, mistaking the two and thinking that we are being SELFISH when all we are needing is self-care can be debilitating. When we don’t make time for ourselves, but we continue to give to others, we put ourselves at risk for exhaustion, burn-out and can easily trigger or escalate anxiety, depression and other mental health issues.
Feeling Good in Your Body
So many of us are disconnected from our bodies - it's no wonder there are so many women with body image issues. After all, how can you feel good in your body if you aren't in tune with it? I believe that we must respect, love and nurture our inner-selves to be able to respect, love and nurture our outer-selves (our bodies) – and vice versa!