Welcome to my blog. I document my life lessons in hopes that it will encourage, equip and entertain.
All in Healthy Habits
Fitness may not be at the top of your priority list, especially as a mom. There are so many demands on your body, your energy, and your time! But the thing is, if you are not properly fueled, you will not function properly, and you will not have the strength and energy for your busy life!
Have you ever given much thought to your mindset? Does it just sound like another buzzword you have no time for? Or maybe you’re not sure what “mindset” even means! Your mindset is the fundamental beliefs you hold about yourself and the world.
Stress. If you’re like me, stress is an unavoidable, daily companion. In certain seasons of our lives, stress can become overwhelming. And most of us have come up with ways of “coping” with stress; ways to escape the awful feelings that come with it.
I used to really struggle to fall asleep and stay asleep. I have always been a night owl, and regardless of how much I did in a day, I would lay in bed and not be able to fall asleep. I would go over all the 9 million items that I could have done better, ways I failed, and things I had to do tomorrow and when I was going to get them done. I was overwhelmed, anxious, and burdened.
It was difficult not to be able to fall asleep but it was even more difficult to function the next day being so exhausted.
Which makes it hard when you are a mom.
Obviously we know that with infants, sleep is a dream, not a reality, most of the time. But how frustrating is it when your kids actually do sleep but you can’t. And then you have to wake up with them as if you are well-rested and ready to go.
It has taken some intentional learning and shifting of things, but now, I sleep so freaking amazing, I fall asleep quickly, I stay asleep (unless kiddos come in the room), and even when my sleep is interrupted - I am able to fall back asleep quickly. My husband has been entertained with my snoring at night too. And to be clear - I only snore when I am in a deep sleep. And its been happening almost every night for a while.
So how did I get from insomnia to snoring within 5 minutes of laying my head down on my pillow? Here you go - all the details are below!
I’ve always believed in the power of words. I am careful about the words that I say. Even though I consider myself a confident woman, I am sensitive to words that people voice. If I'm being honest, I am pretty sure everyone can relate to this fine line. I believe my years of studying God's Word, coupled with my personality traits, have contributed to my interest. But more recently, I realized how powerful the words “thank you” are in exchange for “I’m sorry”.
Sometimes get messages from followers saying that posting about “getting ready” makes them feel bad because they are tired, they are moms and they can’t just be a “perfect mom” like I am. That makes me really sad.
I have 4 kids. I am tired, too. I get grumpy. I don’t sleep some nights. We are going through family struggles currently just like everyone else. The difference? I choose to not wallow in my exhaustion and frustrations, all the time. I am a natural pessimist and
I LOVE the week between Christmas and New Years. While everyone is wandering around in their messes of too many toys, too much clutter, not knowing where anything is, exhausted from holidays and wondering how Christmas came and left so fast - I am busy mentally preparing for my new year. Which by the way has helped me NOT be in a funk before and after christmas.
#MomLife - It comes with lots of changes. Changes to our minds, our bodies and our relationships. We sleep less, we eat worse, we have to buy bigger clothes that are “breastfeeding friendly”...truth be told - it’s not the most flattering time of our lives. But it doesn’t mean that we have to lose ourselves either. We don’t have to feel crappy and look crappy all while our kids walk around looking like models.
I knew what I was "consuming" had an impact on my mental state, but not totally my identity. I think we, as a society, are currently functioning in such a passive and subconscious state when we do things, especially when we are on social media. This is just society today. We just accept the social norms with out question or argument.
I was listening to this podcast the other day while I was driving. And the guy was talking about the power of thought. He said - our brains are ancient (like caveman status). They are wired to survive, not thrive. Our brains naturally function in a fear based manner trying to keep us safe and alive. And that it takes an intentional “rewiring” or retraining of our brain to get out of survival mode and start to function in a more positive + thriving way.
