“Self-care is not selfish. You cannot serve from an empty vessel.”
― Eleanor Brownn
Find all the latest posts on practical and relevant ways to improve physical, emotional, and mental well-being for the working mom here.
- 6 ways to improve sleep quality and feel more rested
Many working moms suffer from poor quality sleep and the effects of sleep deprivation. That’s not very surprising – between the responsibilities of work and motherhood, it can be hard… Read more: 6 ways to improve sleep quality and feel more rested - 9 herbal teas that promote better sleep
A good night’s sleep is such an important part of our health and overall well-being, yet working moms often fall short of the recommended 7-9 hours every night. Sleep deprivation… Read more: 9 herbal teas that promote better sleep - 6 ways to improve physical well-being
When you think of physical wellness, do you think of exercising and eating healthy? Many of us do, and while there’s no doubt those are important parts of being physically… Read more: 6 ways to improve physical well-being - 9 tips for working moms to get a better night’s sleep while pregnant
Pregnant and having trouble sleeping? You’re not alone – difficulty sleeping is one of the universal struggles of pregnancy. We’ve all been there. There’s nothing more frustrating than not being able… Read more: 9 tips for working moms to get a better night’s sleep while pregnant - 5 ways to limit blue light at night for better sleep quality
A good night’s sleep is essential for our well-being and overall health, but it’s often a luxury for working moms. After a full day of work and parenting, we end… Read more: 5 ways to limit blue light at night for better sleep quality - 8 ways to manage working mom burnout
Parental burnout is a very real experience and a very widespread problem, with almost 65% of working parents reporting feeling burned out. Among them, rates are unsurprisingly higher for working… Read more: 8 ways to manage working mom burnout - How bright light therapy can help manage winter mood changes
Have you ever noticed changes in your mood in the late fall and winter? Feelings of sadness, low energy, and just… blah-ness? It doesn’t quite feel severe enough to affect… Read more: How bright light therapy can help manage winter mood changes - 7 ways to manage holiday depression when you’re a stressed-out working mom
The holidays can be a joyous time, but let’s be real – it’s not all silver bells. Working moms already deal with a lot of stress on a daily basis,… Read more: 7 ways to manage holiday depression when you’re a stressed-out working mom - How gentle sleep training improved my quality of life and saved my sanity
If you’re a working mom with a baby who won’t sleep through the night, I know how you feel. That was me with my son when he was an infant,… Read more: How gentle sleep training improved my quality of life and saved my sanity - 10 stress-relieving daily self-care items under $50
For most people, self-care is an important aspect of overall well-being and balance. For working moms who regularly deal with a lot of stress and anxiety, it’s a necessity. Regular… Read more: 10 stress-relieving daily self-care items under $50 - 7 ways to practice gratitude for better emotional well-being
Heightened stress and anxiety is pretty common among working moms as a result of the constant pressure to balance it all – work, motherhood, and personal life. Even in our… Read more: 7 ways to practice gratitude for better emotional well-being - How working moms can deal with the stress of getting sick all the time in the first year of daycare
If your baby is about to start (or has already started) daycare, I’m sending lots of hugs to you, mama. It can be a rough time for everyone. Not only… Read more: How working moms can deal with the stress of getting sick all the time in the first year of daycare - Taking a holistic approach to well-being for better balance
What does the word wellness or well-being mean to you? Perhaps it means having good physical health – you eat well and exercise regularly. Maybe for some it means having… Read more: Taking a holistic approach to well-being for better balance