The Mom Files

Identifying & Overcoming Stress as a Mother

Stress can be a burden to us all but it isn't one size fits all. Join me as I discuss some of my personal stressors and ways that I cope and prioritize the tabs in my mind. As mothers our "browser" in our mind is running slow because of the overwhelming amount of tabs that we keep open. Closing the tabs and cleaning up the browser is not always an easy feat. Studies on Stress https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7539902/ [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7539902/] https://www.verywellfamily.com/common-causes-of-stress-for-mothers-3144845 [https://www.verywellfamily.com/common-causes-of-stress-for-mothers-3144845] Stress Management https://www.verywellmind.com/tips-to-reduce-stress-3145195 [https://www.verywellmind.com/tips-to-reduce-stress-3145195]

Discovering Yourself in Motherhood

Losing yourself in motherhood is hard, and finding yourself in motherhood is even harder. Join me as I discuss the real-life trials I faced as a new mom navigating becoming a mom and finding my long lost Identity. As discussed in the show notes I added some outlets for moms to discover some hobbies to help them make space for themselves. Online Book Club for Moms. https://www.sunnydayfamily.com/p/moms-book-club.html [https://www.sunnydayfamily.com/p/moms-book-club.html] Fitness Program for Mothers. https://shapinguptobeamom.com/best-at-home-workouts/ [https://shapinguptobeamom.com/best-at-home-workouts/] Hobbies for Moms. https://amotherfarfromhome.com/hobbies-for-stay-at-home-moms/ [https://amotherfarfromhome.com/hobbies-for-stay-at-home-moms/]