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Hey, Reader. There’s something about time that changes how you see motherhood. In the early years, I thought being a “good mom” meant doing more—more tasks, more planning, more giving. I thought if I could just stay on top of everything, I’d finally feel like I was getting it right. But over the years, I’ve been quietly collecting lessons. And almost all of them point back to one thing: Who I am matters just as much as what I do. My daughter is 8 now. And the most meaningful thing I’ve learned in these years with her is this—my presence is worth more than anything I could ever give her. Not the perfectly planned day. Just me. When I sit with her—no phone, no distractions, no rushing to the next thing—and give her my full attention… she lights up. She leans in. She lingers. She savors it. And it’s in those moments I realize something deeper: Presence isn’t something you can fake. You can’t truly be there if your mind is overwhelmed, your spirit is depleted, or your body is running on empty. You might be physically in the room—but not fully with her. That kind of presence—the kind our children feel—is built on how well we care for ourselves. It’s built on having space to breathe. Because when your mind feels clearer… Showing up fully doesn’t feel like another task on your list. It becomes natural. And the beautiful part? It doesn’t take hours. It doesn’t take perfection. It just takes intention. A few undistracted minutes. That’s what they remember. And it starts with how you care for you. If you're feeling lost in motherhood, check out this podcast episode to get on the path back to you Light reading, heavy impactI appreciate you, Brittany |
Self Care Resources for Mothers
I help married, working moms ditch burnout & exhaustion through interactive, virtual group coaching. Let me help you balance burnout and thrive along your motherhood journey. Sign up for simple, sustainable self-care strategies that you can include in your daily routine!
Hey, Reader. Would you rather... 😴 Get 8 uninterrupted hours of sleep every night for a month OR 📋 Have someone else carry the entire mental load for a month? Before you answer too quickly, think about it. Not just the laundry. Not just the dishes. Not just the school drop-offs. I'm talking about the invisible list running through your head all day long: Remembering the dentist appointment Knowing who needs new shoes Planning dinner Tracking the family calendar Refilling the prescription...
Hey, Reader. 7 years of marriage.8 years of motherhood.And about 5 years of intentionally managing the mental load, exhaustion, resentment, and overwhelm through self-care. Not bubble baths.Not spa days.Not “just take a break.” I’m talking about the kind of self-care that keeps you functioning when everyone needs something from you at the same time. The kind that teaches you how to recognize when you’re disappearing beneath the weight of motherhood. Because somewhere along the way, I realized...
Motherhood doesn’t hit every woman the same way. A lot of that starts with pregnancy. In What Self Care Looks Like, I talk about the 3 pregnancy experiences I’ve observed over the years: Living the DreamYou were actively trying to conceive. You felt overjoyed seeing that positive test. You had nursery ideas, support, excitement, and dreams about motherhood long before your baby arrived. Challenge AcceptedThe timing wasn’t ideal, but motherhood was always part of the plan. You adjusted,...