As a mom, it's essential to recognize the importance of taking time alone to recharge and nurture your own well-being. By taking time alone, away from kids and partners, moms can start to remember and sense into who they are as a person, not just as a mom.

Many moms find themselves feeling overwhelmed, burned out, and struggling to prioritize their own needs. They often feel trapped, unable to express their true emotions and assert themselves without feeling guilty or facing potential consequences.

One of my favorite ways to regulate my emotions or self soothe when I’m feeling overwhelmed, on guard, or tense is to use a butterfly hug (tapping) with a very short visualization.

This time of year, we're often asked about gratitude. What are we thankful for? What do we have that makes us feel grateful? We're supposed to say things like family, health, food on the table, or our jobs. For some people, this is easy. But for many of us, gratitude is more complicated than that.