Best D Life with Daniela - Work Life Balance & Wellness Strategies

"Everything human is mentionable and everything mentionable is manageable." - Fred Rogers

I like to say that since we all have minds, mental health awareness is really for all of us.  Unfortunately, the stigma surrounding mental health prevents so many individuals from acknowledging what they are dealing with and seeking help.  So let's change the conversation and help eliminate the stigma.   Fear and shame are two of the main reasons people avoid seeking treatment.  Yet, we all have emotional struggles at times - so let's talk about them.  As well - let's build our mental wellness, to help us better manage these struggles.  Incorporating regular conversations about mental health, what we are struggling with, as well as making seeking help a comfortable and approachable choice as part of our mental wellness is how we break down the judgement and barriers.  

Welcome to quarantine coping tips for moms and families.  This is an unprecedented time and less than ideal situation for so many as schools and businesses close forcing social distancing in public and extreme togetherness at home.  There are definitely ways to use this time in a way that is relaxing, rejuvenating, and still somewhat fun. Here are some tips to help.

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Laurie shares how she has taken situations she didn’t choose to redefine how she lives her daily life.  How through self-reflection, changing the way she thinks about and approaches her day,  The way she thinks about herself, as well as small daily changes to change her life from busy to blissful!

Today we are exploring one of the many ways to include creativity into your self-care routine (If you didn’t read my blog post about this, head over there as well).  I get to talk to Vanessa Frost owner of MUSEjar Art Studio in East Aurora, NY.  She makes her passion for art fun and approachable for all ages and skill levels and shares how you can too.

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Today I talk to Tracie Cornell - While some things get easier as your kids get older, being a mom of busy tween girls while managing a job that can involve frequent and far travel has its own set of challenges.  Tracie shares how she manages, her daily self-care practices, and how her mindset makes all the difference!

Latoya Fonville is a multi-passionate entrepreneur. We talk about finding balance after having kids and learning to let go of the small things to find her peace.   As a self-described, super structured personality - Latoya has learned how to surrender and adapt to the ebbs and flows of life after kids.  She shares that she finds the bliss in her busy by leaning on her faith.  

Why is self-care important?  When it comes down to it, self-care is a necessary part of taking care of ourselves AND those around us.  Self -care is not just about massages and makeovers (and is definitely NOT selfish). 

 Reframe what you think about self-care and how to fit it in your day to day life. 

The quick and easy answer is you can’t and you don’t.  No one does - even the ones who make it all seem so easy like they have it all together.  Life happens to everyone and we all have our own personal struggles that we are dealing with.  Letting that mask down, sharing our issues, and finding that connection and security in our shared (and sometimes eerily) similar experiences is how we get through.

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