Hey girls! Today, I’m sharing three coping tools for moms who are always on the move. If you’re struggling with balancing career goals, kids’ activities, and an active social life, join me in this episode and hear my strategies to become a master of harmony.
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What Do We Carry?
- I see it in every woman in my practice and even myself. You have to agree that it can be exhausting to nurture everyone else while neglecting yourself.
- But guilt creeps in when you’re trying to relax. I’m here to tell you to pause, take a moment for yourself, and just rest.
- Even if you have to get a hotel to unplug and kick back, you’ll feel the quiet hum of peace.
Tool 1: 90-Second Rule
- Did you know that when your body gets triggered by stress or anger, it enters the fight-or-flight mode?
- Also, it usually peaks at 90 seconds. Try pausing, breathing, and sitting through it to see what happens.
Tool 2: 3-3-3 Technique
- My favorite tool for when your mind is racing non-stop, and it’s so simple to do.
- Stop and name three things you can see, three things you can hear, and three things you can feel.
- It helps pull you out of your mind and bring focus back to your body.
Tool 3: Make Time for Yourself
- This may be the hardest for everyone to do, but make time for yourself. Now, I don’t mean doing chores while the kids are gone.
- I mean to do whatever brings you peace! Rest is a requirement, not a reward. Whatever it looks like for you, claim it!
“That one day of me time reminded me how powerful that moment really is. It gave me clarity, peace, and rest for my nervous system.” Dr. Kathleen Estimé DNP, PMHNP-BC.
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