This episode starts with a Pep Talk you can listen to if you think your mothering doesn't feel good enough. And then we talk about the systems that keep us on track when we have a bad day; what do you lean on when things don't go well? What will help you to get out of the 'Bad Mom' Cycle? Try the list Stef suggests in the episode.

James Clear quote from Atomic Habits:

"You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems…Your system is the collection of daily habits that will get you there."

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Here's Stef's list:

• Wake up a bit earlier, nothing crazy, just like 5 minutes earlier. (Courage)
• Write down 10 things you are grateful for - this trains your brain away from the negativity bias. (Gratitude)
• Remind yourself your children don't know your past traumas or the emotional burdens you may carry. (Equanimity)
• Then remind yourself that they are new to this planet. (Empathy)
• Go through your day and observe your children with the same awe and wonder they observe the world. (Joy and Delight)
• Start saying out loud the nice things that are already in your head. (Affirmations)
• Begin noticing when you're upset and what your expectations are at that moment. (Mindfulness)
• Before you go to bed, go into your children's rooms and look at their sleeping faces. Wish them well, and feel your love for them intensely throughout your whole body. (Compassion)
• Mentally list 3 things you're grateful for as you get into bed. (Courage)
• Remind yourself of one thing that went well during the day. (Self-Reflection)

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Our fantastic and giggly intro was provided by the kids of my good friend Alison Montford of Ends and Stems, a family meal planning and food waste expert. More about her here.