Why You’re Not as Calm as You Want to Be (And What to Do About It)
You wake up determined to be patient. You tell yourself today will be different. But by the time breakfast is over, you’ve already snapped at your kids, feel overwhelmed by your to-do list, and wonder why staying calm is so hard.
I see this all the time with the women I support. You’re not lazy or bad at mindfulness. The truth is, staying calm isn’t just about willpower—it’s about what’s happening beneath the surface.
Why Deep Breathing Isn’t Working for Your Anxiety (And What to Do Instead)
You’re in the middle of a stressful moment—your kids are fighting, your inbox is overflowing, and you feel that familiar tension rising in your body. You remember what you’ve heard a hundred times: Just take a deep breath.
So you inhale deeply… and nothing changes. You’re still overwhelmed, your heart is still racing, and now you’re even more frustrated because deep breathing is supposed to work—right?
How to Stop Yelling at Your Kids (Without Bottling Up Your Emotions)
You tell yourself tomorrow will be different. You’ll be patient, calm, and present. But then—your kids start fighting, they ignore you for the tenth time, and before you even realize it, you’ve snapped.
And the second it happens, the guilt rushes in. Why did I lose my cool again?
I see this cycle all the time with the women I work with. You don’t want to yell. You know it doesn’t help. But in the moment, it feels impossible to stop.
How to Stop Overthinking and Start Feeling More Present
You’re finally sitting down to relax—but your mind won’t stop racing.
Did I say the wrong thing earlier?
What if I made the wrong decision?
I need to remember to email that client tomorrow… oh, and I forgot to switch the laundry.
Before you know it, you’ve spent 20 minutes lost in thought, feeling more anxious than before.
Welcome to Mountains and Mindfulness
Life as a mompreneur is full of challenges—balancing business, family, and self-care often feels like climbing an endless mountain. But what if the struggle isn’t just about managing time or juggling responsibilities? What if the real challenge is learning to navigate the inner landscape of our emotions?