To the Overwhelmed Mom: I See You

It’s no secret that motherhood is hard. So, if you’re an overwhelmed mom, this is for you.

It’s not loving your kids that’s challenging, that’s the easiest thing in the world.

The hard part is the mental load, constant responsibilities, feeling like a roommate with your partner, and immense guilt that you feel for doing anything for yourself.

You are not alone.

You are a great mom.

How can you reduce the overwhelm and find more enjoyment?

The truth is, no matter how positive you are, hard days and stress will always be around, you can’t completely erase them.

So, how can you overcome feeling so overwhelmed?

Through a slow living lifestyle.

Where did slow living come from?

Slow living is a lifestyle that began in the 1980’s to create more balance in your life.

It was the “Slow Food” movement that originated in Italy.

They promoted stopping the rush and focused more on savoring everything.

I don’t know if you’ve ever visited Italy, but everything closes down in the afternoon. They take that time to enjoy loved ones and relax.

Can you imagine if this happened in America????

I feel like we would be WAY more productive.

America has prioritized the hustle culture and working until you die and something has got to change.

If we allowed ourselves to rest, then we’d have more mental clarity when it came time to work hard.

So what is slow living?

I’m so glad you asked.

Slow living is a movement that promotes balance and harmony in ones’ life.

It’s all about creating an intentional life.

It is a learned practice that require mindset shifts that aren’t always easy to change.

It’s difficult to re-program the way you’ve thought your entire life and blossom into a new way of thinking.

But it is oh, so worth it.

Slow living has been trending, so don’t be mislead.

With it’s fast-growing popularity, slow living is portrayed as pretty aesthetics. People twirling in fields with long flowing dresses and golden lighting from the setting sun.

Don’t get me wrong, the photos are beautiful, but it’s misleading.

Slow living doesn’t mean you cancel all of your plans and frolic through fields.

It’s about incorporating a healthy, balanced mindset intertwined with wanting less in your life.

AKA: declutter your mind, space, and time.

How can slow living help reduce overwhelm?

Slow living gives you clarity on what’s most important to you and how to surround your life around that.

You’ll get laser focused on your values.

With doing this, you leave comparison, rushing around, and self-doubt in the dust.

If you create a clear path for your motherhood journey, a defined purpose in your daily life, and confidence in yourself, then you will significantly reduce stress and overwhelm.

How can you get started with slow living?

I created a comprehensive guide just for that. It walks you through all the important parts of slow living so that you can easily start implementing it.

One of the biggest benefits of centering your lifestyle around slow living, is that it not only allows YOU to regulate your emotions more, but your kids will see you slow down and tackle life with ease too.

Find more information about it by clicking here. Or if you’re ready to dive in then click here to go straight to it!

No one is meant to go through this life alone, I’m here to support you!