Over time, even the tiniest meaningful actions add up, each one bringing you closer to a life that is truer to your dreams and free of regret. -Jane McGonigal I am one of those people who loves a good plan, so there’s a lot about the new year that resonates with me and how I […]
Self-Criticism in Postpartum
The art of mothering is to teach the art of living to children. -Elaine Heffner As moms, we can be so very hard on ourselves. Our harsh inner critic can be much louder at times than our kind inner voice. Things like imposter syndrome can show up here too, especially if you’re a first-time mom. […]
The Mental Load of Motherhood
Motherhood itself is a kind of beautiful chaos. The life I knew before is gone, and in its place is wild love like I never imagined and ferocious worry like I’ve never known. -Rebecca Eanes What is the mental load of motherhood? All the thoughts/items you’re carrying and processing in your mind, not just […]
Mindset Matters in Postpartum
You are the sky. Everything else is just the weather. -Pema Chödrön It can be helpful to do some mindset work to increase your postpartum mental wellness. Psychologist Carol Dweck coined the terms: Fixed and growth mindset. So what are these? Fixed mindset traits may include: Black and white thinking patterns Negative thoughts Innate traits […]
Mom Anger & Emotional Flooding in Postpartum
It is not always possible for me to choose love in the midst of challenging situations, but I can definitely try to soften—soften my voice, my touch, my opinion, and my timetable. -Rachel Macy Stafford Mom anger is an important topic to address because this emotion shows up in postpartum and throughout motherhood for all […]
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