I've heard many moms say they feel like they've lost themselves.  Let's chat about some ways to combat this. It's important to change the way you think about it, manage your expectations, and give yourself lots of grace. 

Do you feel like you're never good enough? Do you let what you do define you instead of remembering who you are? We so often feel inadequate and unsure if we are doing enough. The guilt and shame and uncertainty like you until we start letting what we do define us. Let me remind you of WHO YOU ARE. 

Do your expectations cause stress and frustration? Is it a bad thing to lower your expectations? You can keep your standards while also lowering your expectations in order to create more peace and calm in life. Keep yourself from feeling resentment by exploring this idea. Stop looking at what "should"  be and consider what "could" be instead. 

Do you feel like you don't know who you are anymore? Motherhood comes with so many changes and we often feel like we lose ourself. Let's look at some of the truths about who you are. You are not a mistake. You're here for a reason.  

Do you have a long list of things you'd like to change about your spouse? Let's talk about how they have to be the ones to change, but you can choose to change your thoughts about it all. That may not be what you want to hear, but I promise it will help. Take a listen and see if you agree.

Do you ever feel like you're not enough? Do you believe the lies from the enemy and from yourself? Let's take a few moments and remember why we ARE enough. Let's discover who God says we are together. 

A small change in how you talk to yourself can affect the course of your day. Instead of beating yourself up for the things you see that are unfinished or to-do lists that have not been tackled, take a look around and see the things you HAVE accomplished. The days with littles are full and busy, so intentionally choosing a different perspective is so important.

Are you struggling to find and make friends as a mom? I'll help you consider what friendships might look like in this season of life with littles. Building relationships takes time and effort. Finding that time can be tricky. Let's consider some questions that will help you discover what you need in friendship.

Do you find yourself caught in a cycle of complaining, grumbling, and making excuses? That's where I found myself this week. I'll talk about 5 ways I'm working to stop the spiral of complaining and how I'm choosing to refocus. 

Do you take time to rest or does that make you feel lazy, unproductive, and guilty? What if rest is just what you need in order to refuel, decrease anxiety, and tackle your day with grace? Let's chat about rest and how to make it an important part of our day. Rest can help you tackle the to-do list more effectively.