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CONFLICTED TO CENTERED: CREATING A CENTERED VISION FOR YOUR LIFE (PART 1)

 Modern Mommy Doc


PUBLICATION DATE:

February 11, 2021

CONFLICTED TO CENTERED: CREATING A CENTERED VISION FOR YOUR LIFE (PART 1)

 Modern Mommy Doc

CATEGORY: WORKING MOMS

We all have a lot going on.


Maybe you’re trying to get ahead in your career while trying to be the best mom and partner you can be.


Or maybe you’re managing everything at home and don’t feel like you ever get a break.


Or maybe, you’re trying to be everything to everyone - and feel like you’re failing at all of it.


I’ve been there, feeling overwhelmed and conflicted, and like I couldn’t possibly keep all these balls in the air and maintain my sanity at the same time.


That’s why in this episode, I’m talking about how we can go from being overwhelmed and conflicted, to feeling aligned and centred.


I’ll be diving into the first step towards a centred life from what I’ve learned on my personal journey - from sobbing in the shower to feeling like I had some balance in my life.


If you feel like your life is out of alignment, like you have no balance as you try to decide where to place your time, your energy, and your body, this episode is for you.


You are not meant to feel guilty or wishful all the time.


You deserve better.


You deserve change. 


And mama, you are meant for more. 


Resources Mentioned:

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