Why Rest Feels Elusive in Motherhood

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Rest is often the last place we land as mothers. However, it is often what we most need. I don’t mean a quick nap or mindlessly scrolling on our phones. What I’m referring to is deep rest which soothes our souls. Things which bring calm and centeredness to the frenetic pace of our lives. Mothers…

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6 Ways to Lessen the Mental Load

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The Mental Load moms carry is often invisible. The planning, organizing, and execution of the many tasks mothers are asked to do in our society can be overwhelming and exhausting. What’s a mom to do? You can’t get rid of your kids. If you work, quitting your job to attend to family life is often…

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The Good Enough Mother

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As mothers, we have many dreams for our children. There is much pressure from society about how to be the perfect mother, and despite the best of intentions, the reality is that the challenges of motherhood can often be overwhelming. The great news is we only have to be “good enough” according to the psychoanalyst…

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