Every day you’re pushing through, holding everything together for work, family, and everyone around you. And sometimes, you just want to step back and breathe. At work, you have no problem requesting PTO. But as a mom, you feel guilty for even wanting a break.
The truth is, never taking that break is what leads to burnout. That’s why my guest today, faith-based wellness coach and busy mom Precious Williams, is here to help you feel confident about needing a mom break and to actually enjoy it.
Shownotes
Hidden Burnout and Breaking Free (00:00:03 – 00:09:57)
- You’re hiding behind the smiles, routines, and expectations. But deep down, you’re burned out and feeling stuck in motherhood.
- Precious shares the moment she realized she was running on empty, feeling stuck and constantly pulling energy from tomorrow just to get through today.
- Her message is simple: admitting you’re burnt out isn’t weakness, it’s the first step toward healing. Even taking a few quiet moments for yourself can be a real form of self-care.
The Myth of Balance vs. Choosing Harmony (00:08:04 – 00:09:57)
- You’ve probably heard you should “find balance,” but Precious explains why that idea sets moms up for disappointment. Instead, she invites you to aim for harmony.
- Harmony means your life shifts with your seasons, your needs, and your energy. You don’t have to do it all at once or be amazing at everything every day. It’s okay!
Breaking Generational Patterns and Finding Support (00:13:22 – 00:18:47)
- For generations, we’ve been watching our mothers and grandmothers grind without rest and believing it’s normal.
- Precious talks about how those beliefs around strength and sacrifice can quietly lead to burnout, especially in communities of color.
- She encourages you to honor where you come from while also giving yourself permission to write a new story. One where asking for help and setting boundaries is an act of love, not rebellion.
Practical Ways to Restore Your Wellness (00:09:57 – 00:23:25)
- To keep from letting everything get to you, watch out for burnout signs like constant fatigue, snapping easily, and feeling disconnected.
- Precious shares how building your own “village” of support and getting clear about the kind of help you really need.
- Her reminder to every mom listening: you can love your family and still love yourself. You’re allowed to want both motherhood and joy.
“Burnout often creeps in when you feel trapped, even if you love your kids and chose this life. It can take a coach, experience, or just a moment of reflection to realize you have the power to start changing how you feel.” – Precious Williams.
Book a session with me.
Whether it’s anxiety, depression, trauma, or just not feeling yourself – let’s talk. Go to FortisMentisPsychiatry.com/help to schedule an appointment.
Resources
Find Precious Williams on all social platforms at @PreciousKWilliams and visit preciouskwilliams.com to learn about her Harmony Retreats and coaching programs tailored for moms.
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