The Mother's Day Blog

I acknowledge all mothers out there who on a daily basis participate in one of the most challenging, yet rewarding roles any woman can have A daily reflection of gratitude and appreciation goes along way toward improving your self care, your self worth, and your whole life. Then consciously take steps to changing your thoughts and seeing the glass as half full.

A personally fulfilled woman makes an amazing mother. I see their ability to thrive in motherhood increase because they are following their dreams. I see mothers come alive. Coaching moms in winning the game of life fulfillment while thriving in motherhood is what I do best. I support Moms in making their dreams come true.

If you are craving something new in your life, ask yourself what are some of the dreams you have been putting off. Moms can and deserve a life beyond motherhood. Allow yourself to dream. The smaller acts are more likely to become a routine.

Instead of working out one hour every fourth day, try 25 min on daily basis. It is the small yet consistent acts that really pay the biggest dividends toward your health. Remember that small acts can have big pay offs. You can download a Five Daily Habit Sheet from my website under free resources – YumMe MumMe Coaching.

Start creating a daily habit routine. Practice acts of self care on a daily basis. As mothers we need to take Superwoman off the pedestal and start putting a more realistic, imperfect, yet happier Mom up there. Start letting go of your mental chatter; practice saying No and remember no one’s life is perfect.

The guilt we feel as mothers often fuels this Superwoman Syndrome. We place such unrealistic expectations on ourselves. This syndrome is adding unnecessary stress and sickness to our lives. Ditch the Superwoman Syndrome.

Phil says..”You can’t change what you don’t acknowledge”. If any of these ring true for you, take some time to determine a plan as to how you can overcome them. Some of my clients’ barriers that we often work through are feelings of guilt, lack of time, finances, lack of support or the need for perfectionism.

Ask yourself: what is preventing you from making self care an everyday occurrence? Recognize and blast the barriers. Paying an overdue bill can do just as much for your level of wellness sometimes as a warm bath. Look at all areas such as physical, mental, social, spiritual and financial.

Practice acts of self care as any act of nurturing, meaning anything that enhances your level of health, wellness and happiness. As mothers we need to take Superwoman off the pedestal and start putting a more realistic, imperfect, yet happier Mom up there. Start letting go of your mental chatter; practice saying No and remember no one’s life is perfect. The guilt we feel as mothers often fuels this Superwoman Syndrome. We place such unrealistic expectations on ourselves.

This syndrome is adding unnecessary stress and sickness to our lives. Ditch the Superwoman Syndrome. Phil says..”You can’t change what you don’t acknowledge”. As Dr.

Take some time to determine a plan as to how you can overcome them. Do you complain about everything and everybody? Is your glass always half empty? It is a universal law that what you focus on expands so what are you focusing on?  As a way of honoring yourself this Mother’s Day, I encourage you to practice some of these self care strategies you can practice.

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