It’s officially been just over six weeks since little Lou came into our lives and I thought it was about time for an update and some reflections after this first stretch at home with our family of four (plus can’t forget Wes, so I guess we’re 5). Lou has been such a joy. A sweet, […]
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Motherhood, self-care and self-love, mindset and mental health, and my journey navigating the world as an HSP/empath. Plus, roundups of all my favorite things and a strong dose of my humor, optimism, and tough love.
Staying home with a baby can be a phenomenon of both of these at the same damn time. It may sound like a paradox, but I assure you it's possible to feel this way!
The world may have tried to convince you that you're overly sensitive, that you're too much or not enough of this or that. Maybe you carry around shame about your sensitivities, adapting by hiding those parts of you, pushing away your feelings and needs, and disconnecting from others or yourself. It might not even seem possible to thrive as a mom while at the same time honoring your identity as an HSP. But it absolutely is possible to be not just a good mom, but a great freakin' mom. And the more you lean into your beautiful HSP traits, the more ease you can live life with. You deserve to do things for yourself, take time for yourself, and live an unapologetically imperfect mom life that seriously lights you up.