In this episode, I’m talking about why some of the most powerful work we can do is learning how to sit with the hard emotions.
The ones we would usually want to run from, hide from, gloss over or shove down.
I’m talking about what it can look like to build emotional resilience as a mum, why this work can feel so uncomfortable, and how allowing emotions to be there can actually feel lighter than constantly trying to outrun them.
I share how I think about hard emotions, what it means to invite them in without letting them control you, and why this work has such a powerful ripple effect for ourselves, our kids and the people around us.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- Why hard emotions don’t mean something has gone wrong
- How to stop outrunning uncomfortable feelings
- What it can look like to build emotional resilience in everyday life
- Why sitting with emotions can feel less exhausting than avoiding them
- How this work helps you feel more capable, connected and proud of yourself
You are strong enough to feel the hard things, and that every time you do, you are building a skill that will support you for years to come.
Resources for you
Join my email list of beautiful mums here to stay in the loop, feel less alone, and get the pep talks you didn’t know you needed.
Download my free A Mother’s Mind Morning Musings guide — 10 simple prompts designed to help you create more space for yourself and feel more supported, in just 10 minutes a day.
A Little Moment to Just Be Me Journal – This is THE journal that I use and the one that I created just for mums like you.
Join a Mother’s Mind Membership - a self paced program where you will implement the Offload Practice, a process driven approach, to successfully share your mental load, ultimately enjoying your daily life without mental exhaustion.
Connect with me:
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