Overcome the Overwhelm for Special Needs Moms

As special needs moms, we have a LOT of things competing for our time and attention. Between taking care of everyone else, managing a million moving pieces, and trying to keep up with everyday life, it's easy to lose sight of what actually matters to us.But what if some of that overwhelm is coming from spending our time and energy on things that don't even line up with what we want?In this MVP throwback episode, we're talking about getting clear on your personal values, why they matter, and how using them to guide your decisions can help you feel less overwhelmed and more fulfilled in your everyday life.

Ready to take the next step? Book a consult call with me: https://lowerylifecoaching.com/consultcall/Are you a glass-half-empty or glass-half-full kind of person? Do you tend to look for the good in situations, or does your brain automatically go straight to what's wrong, what could go wrong, or why something sucks? We all have a tendency to think a certain way, and sometimes negative thinking becomes such a habit that we don't even realize we're doing it. In this episode, we're talking about why that happens, and the process of breaking this habit for good.

If your to-do list feels never-ending and you're constantly feeling behind on everything you need to get done, then this episode is for you!It's so easy to spend your entire day rushing from one thing to the next, feeling stressed about everything you haven't done yet, and thinking about how much better you'll feel once you finally get caught up. But what if you didn't have to spend your days feeling that way?In this episode, we're talking about how you think about your to-do list, why trying to get caught up can keep you stuck in a cycle of overwhelm, and how to approach everything you need to do without feeling so stressed and exhausted.I'm also sharing a weird little exercise I've used for years that I think you're going to want to try. It sounds a little out there, but trust me on this one!

You probably don't think you're avoiding your emotions. But what if some of the things you do when you're upset are actually ways of avoiding how you feel?In this episode, I'm talking about what it actually means to feel an emotion, why so many of us think we're doing it when we're not, and a simple way to start getting better at it without making yourself feel everything all at once.Because the more you practice actually feeling your emotions, the more capacity you build for them, and the less overwhelming and intense they become.

In this episode, we're doing something a little different! I'm answering 10 personal questions about myself on the spot. No prep, no overthinking, just whatever comes to mind!And I want you to play along, too, because sometimes answering a question on the spot can reveal things about ourselves we haven't stopped to notice. You might be surprised by what your answers reveal about the expectations you put on yourself, the things you worry about, and what you actually need more of in your life.So grab a cup of coffee, come hang out with me, and let's see what we learn about ourselves along the way!