Working Mom
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From Striving to Surrender: When You Feel Chased and Don’t Know Where to Turn
Ash Wednesday begins with a humbling reminder: You are dust. Not invincible. Not limitless. Not responsible for holding the whole world together. And yet, if you’re anything like most overwhelmed moms I know, you live like you are. You push. You plan. You scramble. You try harder. Because stopping feels dangerous. Especially when you feel…
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When You Fall Behind: A Gentle Reset for the Overwhelmed Mom
Hey sweet friend! I had a different blog post planned for 1/4… and I didn’t write it. I’ve been sick, worn down, and honestly, I’ve felt that familiar mix of guilt and overwhelm that creeps in when life doesn’t go according to plan. If that’s you right now—behind on goals, behind on routines, behind on…
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When You Feel Behind on Your Goals: Why Getting Back Up Doesn’t Always Mean Trying Harder
There are a lot of mamas out there who prepared for a snowpocalypse this week. We’re trying to maintain some semblance of normalcy, working remotely while entertaining kids who are suddenly stuck at home. Our sanity may have flown the coop about 48 hours and 32 snack requests ago. And if I had to guess,…
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From Overwhelm to Alignment: How to Choose Goals That Fit Your Season
If I’m honest, one of the most exhausting parts of goal-setting isn’t the planning. It’s the pressure. The pressure to start strong. The pressure to keep up. The pressure to prove we’re doing “enough.” And for so many overwhelmed moms, that pressure doesn’t come from a lack of ambition or discipline. It comes from trying…
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Why Goal-Setting Is a Marathon, Not a Sprint
This week, I officially begin training for something I’ve talked about for years but never fully committed to: running a marathon. Not next month. Not by summer. But a full year from now. As I prepare to lace up my shoes for my first training run this week, something strikes me almost immediately. I’m not…
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Pursuing Peace in My Purpose: My Intentions for 2026
Happy New Year, Friend! I hope you have enjoyed the holidays with your family and friends and that you’re taking a moment to rest and reset in this new year. I’ve decided that I’m not chasing hustle this year. ❌ Soul-deep exhaustion has plagued me and constant stress is deteriorating my mind and body. I’ve…
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How to Reflect Back on 2025 without Regret
2025 was a rough year for me. It was probably one of the hardest years of my life. There was soul-deep depression, agonizing relationship work, unrelenting pressure and stress, and crushing grief at the loss of my sweet father at just 61 years old. For much of the year, I honestly felt like I was…
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Making Room for What Matters Most This Christmas
December has a way of sneaking up on us. One moment you’re making a mental note to slow down this Christmas… And the next, you’re juggling end-of-year deadlines, school parties, teacher gifts, family gatherings, and a never-ending to-do list that keeps whispering, “You’re already behind.” If you’re a working mom, the pressure can feel especially…
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Choosing Gratitude Even When Life Feels Heavy
I always try to make a concerted effort to focus on gratitude in November. But if I’m honest, it hasn’t come easy the last few weeks. Between my busy work season kicking off, PTO responsibilities, the emotional roller coaster of raising kids, and the quiet ache of missing my dad as the holidays approach… my…
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Cultivating Peace Before the Holiday Chaos Hits
If I’m being honest, I’ve been running on empty a lot lately. Like double-decker, struggle-bus levels of soul-deep exhaustion and despair. And the mere thought of the holiday chaos quietly creeping in causes a mental spiral that does nothing but distract and delay. Between the never-ending to-do lists, my full-time job, PTO responsibilities, mom-life, and…