The Wellness Helpdesk

Being a mom is extremely beautiful, an honor, and rewarding in ways others will never understand. Yet no one talks about facing burnout as a mom. The feeling of being numb with day to day tasks, navigating on autopilot, not feeling motivated to care for yourself, and wondering what it was you used to enjoy doing for yourself from time to time. I’m here to validate what you’re feeling. In this epis...

Do you have a hard time sticking with a self-care routine or health habit? Do you become frustrated or discouraged when you find that you've fallen off again?  Despite all the tips and tricks you can't seem to stay consistent. However, what if you've been solely focused on the strategy that you're forgetting to lay a solid foundation for success with being consistent. With a solid...

What are you doing to process your feelings, when you don’t feel heard?  It’s so important to recognize this because it is affecting how you show up as a mom. If you are more impatient with the small things your kids do, lash out at your kids more frequently, or give your partner the silent treatment then this exercise below is for you. The next time you don’t feel heard, work through these questi...

As a mom, at the end of another day you’ve shown up for everyone, put out fires, and juggled several hats at once. There’s nothing left in your tank to start doing something for yourself,let alone plan something.  But we both know that the more you fill your cup up, the healthier you show up as a mom, partner, and friend.  Your kids feel it. Your friends see it. Your partner appreciates it. Are yo...

I talk a lot about “making yourself a priority” and “ make self-care a lifestyle”, but what some people tend to do is run for their isolated island. I’m all for a good silence and solitude season, but at some point you need to socialize. Do you have quality relationships? Do you desire to be heard, feel seen, be encouraged, be supported, have fun with life and not take it too seriously? Then you d...

At the start of every new year, it’s so common to hear everyone’s physical health goals for the year.  However there are other ways to support your physical health than just  through exercise. How are you supporting your body for the future? How are you supporting your body so that you can show up at your best as a mom? How are you supporting your body so that you feel  good  in your body? Listen...

How many times have you said yes to everyone this week? What about how many times you’ve said yes to yourself? I know saying yes to everyone but yourself can leave you feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, and overworked. But I want to offer you a practical tool that will provide more time for you to do something for yourself. Saying no to others requests. In this episode I share three ways you can say...

Most times we think about the short term benefits of self-care. How great it helps us feel in the moment or what sense of relief it provides during a heavy season of life. However, have you ever thought about the long term benefits of self-care?  The benefits that continue impacting your health, well-being, and life for the better? In this episode I share about how three self-care tools impacted m...

Two years ago, I would never ask for help. It left me exhausted, resentful toward others not helping me, and discouraged. I kept justifying why it was better to do it all on my own, and figure it out. Well once I started using this mindset tool, everything shifted for me. Now I feel seen and supported. I have peace when requesting help and not anxiousness. I'm not trying navigate life carrying...

As a people pleaser you tend to pride yourself on “doing it all”, being a great “multi-tasker”, or “I love I can show up for the people I love”. However, where are you doing the same for yourself?  In this episode I share why people pleasing makes self-care so hard and how to practically take the steps to start saying yes more to yourself , and less to others. Schedule a Sales Call to Learn about...

Have you ever thought “ Are my happiest days behind me? “ If so, this is the episode for you. We all have different experiences that define us from our past.  We also have parts of our past we can't seem to let go , or accept in order to move forward. However, this can lead us to take parts of the past with us in ways that affect our present, and future. In today's episode I share about ho...

What do you do when you're overwhelmed? Do you stay in a cycle of knowing you feel overwhelmed, but not knowing what to do to bring peace? I've been there before too, and I've found that implementing this three step process allows me to become grounded, and take action that leads me to feel calm. Whether your overwhelm was triggered by overcommitting, a heavy season, or juggling alot o...

Have you had a hard time finding the right time to take care of yourself? You seem to always have something to do, not enough time, not enough money, or you don't even know where to start on making yourself a priority. In today's episode I provide you with three steps you can take that will make it clear the right time for self-care. Schedule a Sales Call to Learn about 1:1 Coaching Connec...

It's the start of a New Year, and with that comes the many new resolutions people set  for themselves. However, there is one key habit that people forget to implement that not only makes all the difference for their success, but will transform who they will become at the year's end. This key piece can bring more clarity, peace, and ease as you navigate your health & wellness goals this...

As we have less and less daylight, and darkness comes so early these days. It can prompt our bodies to remain inside, warm and cozy. Winter is a time of hibernation.  So The Wellness Helpdesk is taking a pause for the month of December.  I encourage you to take this month to pause, rest, and reflect on what this past year brought you.  It's never too soon to start taking care of yourself and m...

Have you ever wanted the language to describe who you are and why you make the decisions that you do?  What if there was a tool available that not only does that but also leaves you feeling empowered to be who you authentically are? The enneagram is a tool that not only gives you the language to describe who you are and why you do what you do, and also leaves you feeling empowered to be who you au...

All too often we hear about the physical and emotional aspects of health.  But there are several other areas of our lives that influence the quality of our health & well-being that are overlooked. In today's episode I cover the 9 areas of wellness that you should be supporting if you want to holistically support yourself. Sources: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5508938/ https...

It's time to get prepared for this holiday season!   Are you typically experiencing more stress during this time of year as you balance parties, potlucks, toxic family members, and shopping for presents? Instead of drowning in commitment's and responsibility that leave you feeling burnt out before you even say Happy New Year!  Let's create a plan that meets your needs and puts you at t...

It 's so easy for us to focus on how we’re going to change something or fix it. We jump straight to the strategy without ever stopping to be with ourselves first. Some of the questions we should be asking before jumping to strategy are:  Is this in alignment with my end goal? Does this meet where I’m at in this present season? Do I have the capacity for this right now? Is there a more efficien...

Is it difficult figuring out exactly what you need to support your well-being? Like you know that you're feeling frustrated, lonely, or uncertain but you don't know why? What if I told you there was a way to clearly identify what it is you need. A way that clearly reveals what you need and then allows you to confidently and clearly make the right choice to support yourself.  In today's...

In a society that is demanding, chaotic, and awarding instant gratification.  It can be a challenge to find rest, especially when productivity is applauded.   You do the best you can to have moments of self-care here and there, but how often do incorporate self-care into your life? Monthly ? Weekly? Daily? What if making yourself a priority was a lifestyle? What would change for you within and aro...

Are you frustrated that you’re not where you used to be? At one point you used to meal prep easily, go to bed on time, exercise consistently, hang with friends, and go to therapy.  Now, ever since your recent transition or life event, you can't seem to get back on track.  The  frustration you have is keeping you stuck from breaking free from burn out and the ability to see what you can do righ...

Take a moment and think about the areas of your well-being that you wish to improve, whether it be financial, social, physical, mental , emotional, spiritual, or environmental.  Is your lack of belief in yourself and what you deserve comprising the quality of your health & well-being?  If you don’t truly believe you deserve to be a priority , then you’ll believe every excuse your brain offers...

Time and time again, I've seen women take on a new fad, invest in another health professional, or add a new habit in hopes it will get them to their "dream" health and well-being status. However, the ending result seems to always be the same.  The blame for their unwanted results are applied to others, lack of time, lack of money, lack of resources, or believing the lie that they&#39...

When you finally muster up the courage to make a decision about supporting your health and wellbeing, is there always that one person offering up their opinion? How does that affect you? Do you begin to question yourself? Do you wonder if they're right and you're wrong?  How long have you allowed the opinions of others to keep you from moving forward?  Do you want to finally break free fro...