To the Overwhelmed Mom: I See You

It’s no secret that motherhood is hard. And if you’re feeling overwhelmed right now, I want you to know this is written for you.

Because it’s not loving your kids that’s the hard part. That comes naturally, more easily than breathing.
The real weight is everything else: the mental load you silently carry, the endless responsibilities that never stop, the loneliness that creeps in when you and your partner feel more like roommates than teammates, and the guilt you feel for wanting (needing) time just for yourself.

Let me remind you: you are not alone.
You are not failing.
And you are already a great mom.

So how do you begin to ease the overwhelm and rediscover the joy in motherhood?

The truth is, hard days and stress will always exist. No matter how positive or grateful you are, life will continue to throw curveballs. But here’s the good news: you can shift the way you experience those moments. You can trade survival mode for something softer, steadier, and far more fulfilling.

That’s where slow living comes in.

Slow living is a lifestyle built on balance, presence, and intention. It’s not about quitting your job, moving to the countryside, or canceling all your plans. It’s about learning to stop rushing through life and start savoring it.

The movement itself began in the 1980s with the “Slow Food” movement in Italy, which pushed back against fast food culture. They wanted to return to meals prepared with care, shared with loved ones, and savored without hurry. In fact, many towns in Italy still close down in the afternoon so families can rest and reconnect.

Can you imagine if America embraced that?
If instead of glorifying hustle and burnout, we valued rest, presence, and joy?

Because here’s the truth: when we give ourselves permission to slow down, we actually gain more clarity, creativity, and energy to show up fully in motherhood, in our relationships, and in our own lives.

On social media, slow living is often portrayed as dreamy photos: women twirling in fields, sipping tea in golden sunlight, or lounging in perfectly minimal spaces. And while those images are beautiful, they don’t tell the whole story.

Slow living is not about perfection or aesthetics.
It’s about choosing less so you can make room for what matters most.

It’s decluttering your home and your head.
It’s learning to let go of comparison, rushing, and self-doubt.
It’s creating rhythms and routines that bring peace instead of chaos.
It’s showing your children (by your example) how to live with joy instead of stress.

Slow living is, at its heart, about living with intention.

How Slow Living Helps Overwhelm

When you practice slow living, you begin to see clearly what truly matters to you and what doesn’t.

You start aligning your days with your values.
And with that alignment comes freedom: freedom from the pressure to do it all, freedom from constant distraction, freedom from guilt that whispers you’re never enough.

Instead of drowning in overwhelm, you begin to build a motherhood (and a life) that feels meaningful and grounded.

How to Begin

Shifting into slow living doesn’t happen overnight. It’s a gentle reprogramming of the way you’ve thought and lived for years. And while it isn’t always easy, it is so worth it.

To help, I created a comprehensive guide that walks you step by step through what slow living looks like in real, everyday motherhood. Inside, you’ll find the tools, mindset shifts, and practical steps to begin weaving slowness into your days, so you can trade overwhelm for peace and presence.

Because here’s the truth: when you learn to slow down, you’re not just healing yourself, you’re showing your children a new way to live too. A way rooted in calm, connection, and joy.

You don’t have to walk this path alone. I’m here to support you.

Click here to gain access to a resource that will help guide you towards nervous system regulation and start your slow living journey.

✨ Mama, you are enough.
And you deserve a life that feels lighter, calmer, and filled with joy.

xoxo Lauren

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