Category: Mindfulness
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Breaking Free from All-or-Nothing Thinking
Do you ever feel trapped between wanting to improve your life and feeling too drained to start? I’ve been there—caught in old habits that no longer served me, yet too overwhelmed to overhaul everything. Maybe you’ve dismissed mindfulness because it feels too “spiritual” (I’m not either), or you worry change might disrupt your relationships. These…
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The Quest for Mom Zen: Does it even exist?
I often describe motherhood as feeling like your heart is walking around outside your body. It’s terrifying to realize you can’t always keep your child safe. They have to experience the world for themselves and be affected by it, just like everyone else. Trying to control things beyond your reach creates so much unnecessary distress.
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5 Weekly Practices to Keep Life from Running You Over
Progress feels effortless when life is smooth. You build good habits, stay on top of things, and think, I’ve got this. Then chaos hits. Suddenly, routines crumble, old habits resurface, and it’s easy to wonder if you’ve made any progress at all. But growth isn’t about never slipping—it’s about recognizing when you do and finding…
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5 Things to Avoid to Feel Better This Week
MomBalm is full of ideas for things you can add to your life to ease stress, create meaningful moments, and find clarity. But just as important are the things you can remove or avoid. Sometimes, cutting back on a few key habits can make all the difference in lowering stress and creating space to show…
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5 Daily Mindfulness Practices for a Balanced Life
Studies suggest it takes about 66 days, on average, to form a new habit. That’s a little over two months of consistent effort—not overnight, but not forever either! The exact timeline depends on the complexity of the habit and your own personality. For example, drinking a glass of water every morning is a lot easier…
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Mom Burnout First Aid: 5 Practices to Bring More Peace to Your Hectic Life TODAY
When emotions are running high, it’s worth remembering that our brains aren’t wired for their best work in moments of stress. When you’re emotionally activated, your brain shifts control to the amygdala—the part responsible for survival instincts—while temporarily limiting access to the prefrontal cortex, which handles problem-solving and rational thinking. In other words, we’re not…