Discover what part of motherhood is hard to say no to, as we chat about self-care and saying ‘yes’ to yourself. Whether you’re a new mom or a seasoned one, it feels like the question “what part of motherhood is hard to say no to?” continues to come up again and again and again.  I spent a long time feeling like nothing was negotiable if I wanted to be a good mom. Everything felt like a priority and figuring out what to say no to was just more work. As a mom, it’s easy to feel like you’re on autopilot. Saying yes to snacks (so many snacks), playdates, visits with the in-laws, treats, p ..read more

Self-care tips for Moms Without a Support System Feels Like a Myth Everywhere you turn on the internet there’s someone telling you that you need to practice more self care. “Take care of yourself” “Take some me time” “Prioritize you!” “Take breaks!”  Sure, it sounds like a great idea, but in the world of moms it feels like a far off dream world. Practicing self-care tips for moms especially if you don’t have a support system is beyond difficult. Some moms are single.  Some moms are with partners who work a lot and are rarely home.  Some moms have partners who don’t act li ..read more

Discover the Honest Mom Journal Today A Mom Journal Helps to Stop Comparing and Start Looking Inwards Spoiler alert: Starting a mom journal is one of the best ways to reduce stress and overwhelm, stop negative self talk and start increasing compassion and confidence.  Before I put pen to paper and began my own honest mom journal, let me take you back to where it all began… It was about 4 years into my motherhood journey when I finally gave up the idea that I could do it all, and I have been intentionally working on that mindset ever since.  That is a long time to work towards an un ..read more

Finding Support in Healing Trauma Through Social Media When I became a mother, I knew I wanted to raise my children differently than how I had been raised but I had no idea how raw it would make me feel or how hard it would be without an example of who I was trying to be. That was 8 years ago and during a time when the phrases “cycle breaker” or “generational trauma” were not in my vocabulary.  But that’s exactly what I was trying to do… break cycles of generational trauma. Say what you will about the internet and social media but I for one am eternally grateful for the humans who put ..read more

Boundaries, boundaries, boundaries. This term has made its way around the mental health and well-being sectors and is a must at home, in the workplace, and within all other relationships. It’s also an important aspect of self-care because having boundaries allows us to have control over what’s going on in our lives and create a calmer environment that we can thrive in… but what ARE boundaries and what does setting boundaries with family and children look like? According to PositivePsychology.com, “Healthy boundaries are those boundaries that are set to make sure mentally and emotionally, you ..read more

kids activities for exhausted moms to be more present As a mom who has done everything from stay at home to work outside the home to work from home and everything in between, I speak from experience when I say “making time to be present with your kids is hard”.  I understand how difficult and frustrating it can be to make time for your kids; and not just any time, quality time. Time outside of being in the same room together while making sure they’re fed, clean and at their extracurricular activities on time. Carrying the mental load and managing a household steals so much of our energy ..read more

Motherhood and Mental Health As moms, we know we are busy. We know we are tired. We know that we are often called ‘super mom’ when we’re actually burnt out and need support. Sometimes we just need a helping hand, a motherhood mental health resources. What many of us might not realize is that we actually need more support than we think – mental health support. Personally, I have struggled with depression for many years, and seeking support and therapy has made a huge difference for me. Realizing that help was out there and that it could get better changed my life. @diaryofanhonestmom Just tho ..read more