Mama's Daily Dose

What do you REALLY want for Mother's Day?

Yeah a massage is awesome!
Handmade card - super cute!
Flowers - pretty!
Mimosas - delicious!
Someone else doing the dishes - helpful!

But this is what moms really want. And you don't just want it on Mother's Day. You want each and every day.

This will help moms to feel more connected and that connection is what ultimately helps the healing process.
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IG -@MeghanQBarrett

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"What is most personal is most universal." Carl Rogers

Carl Rogers was a Psychologist that found through his career and clients that the challenges people felt to be most personal to them; are, in fact, universal to humanity.

Whatever you are feeling, going through , experiencing, it can be extremely difficult; but find comfort in knowing you are not alone. There have been other's that have gone through it before, are going through it now and will go through it after you.

It is through sharing our stories that we can break the shame and guilt cycle associated with holding on to our stories.

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IG -@MeghanQBarrett

www.allyoumama.com
IG -@MeghanQBarrett

Mom fear is a real thing. Ask moms if they feel more fear and anxiety since they became moms. Be sure to listen to episode 237 to get all the stats on how fear, anxiety and mental health affect moms and parents.

What causes all this fear and anxiety though, where does it stem from?

It comes from an emotion that we often think is the farthest from fear, but works together with it.

Find out what it is, how they work together and how you can accept both.
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IG -@MeghanQBarrett

www.allyoumama.com
IG -@MeghanQBarrett

We live in the safest world in history, people are living longer than they ever have; yet, many moms and parents suffer from extreme fear, anxiety and mental health issues.

There is a large percentage of moms that suffer from mood disorders during and after birth. The percent of parents that make up those seeking mental health help is astounding and wait until you hear how much it costs the economy and society as a whole.

It is a real issue! And an issue that doesn't get the time and attention parents deserve.

Your action includes one thing you can do to help the mental health of parents around you.

Our little actions each day, sharing our stories and supporting others is what is going to make the change moms need.
 
www.allyoumama.com
IG -@MeghanQBarrett

www.allyoumama.com
IG -@MeghanQBarrett

Monday MamAffirmation - repeat it, repeat it, repeat it.

May = Mom's Mental Health Month! Mothers Day + Anxiety & Depression Awareness Week + Mental Health Awareness Month = Mom's Mental Health Month at Mama's Daily Dose.

"I am not a label."

Throughout our lives labels are put on us or we put labels on ourselves and often we live up to those labels. But there is so much more to you!

You aren't depressed - you HAVE depression.
You aren't anxious - you have anxiety.

These terms and even diagnoses do not define you, they are part of you, but you are you.

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IG -@MeghanQBarrett

www.allyoumama.com
IG -@MeghanQBarrett

The last action of Intentional April.

You have tons of stuff going on in that brain of yours everyday. But you can use your phone to be more intentional throughout the day. And it only takes seconds to set it up!

Get ready for May - Mom Anxiety May.
The month includes: Mother's Day, Mental Health Awareness Month and the first week is Anxiety & Depression Awareness.

www.allyoumama.com
IG -@MeghanQBarrett

www.allyoumama.com
IG -@MeghanQBarrett

“When we don’t want anything, or, perhaps, when we cannot exactly define what we want, we become characters in a story with no plot.” - Donald Miller from "Hero on a Mission"

When you feel like something is missing it is most likely because you have become disinterested in YOUR life, in YOUR story. Maybe you don't want anything, or you want something vague like "happiness." This leaves you leading a story with no plot, no where to go. The main character is standing there just waiting for something to happen.

You are the main character and the writer of your story. You GET to write your story.

www.allyoumama.com
IG -@MeghanQBarrett

www.allyoumama.com
IG -@MeghanQBarrett

We've all been there, Mama. It's time to leave you ask your kids nicely one, maybe 5 times and then it's just time to grab them and go!

One of the most difficult things for kids AND adults is transitions. How can you ease these transitions and leave places without arguments, yelling, and screaming?

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IG -@MeghanQBarrett

www.allyoumama.com
IG -@MeghanQBarrett

I'm letting you in on a little secret on how to get the most of your morning, which then in turn sets you up for a better day.

No joke 10 seconds and this can change the whole trajectory of your day.

www.allyoumama.com
IG -@MeghanQBarrett

www.allyoumama.com
IG -@MeghanQBarrett

www.allyoumama.com
IG -@MeghanQBarrett