Alive & Well – Burnout, Anxiety, Nervous System, Productivity, Time Management, Somatic Tools, Work-Life Balance

Have you ever felt burned out and looked ahead to a 3-day weekend or another break your calendar because you were finally going to rest and recharge? Same, friend.

Don’t get me wrong - long weekends …

What’s your typical response when your kiddos start melting down?  I hear the word "meltdown" and I swear my eye starts to twitch.  And I know I’m not alone!

Chances are, regardless of how well we …

While it’s awesome that nervous system regulation is becoming more mainstream,  every day I hear cringy nervous system hacks all over social media that simply aren’t supported by science.

In today’…

It’s that time of year again where everyone’s talking about goals. 

I love goal setting, don’t get me wrong.  But I’ve noticed that oftentimes, goal setting is tied to a whole lot of “shoulds”.  We…

When was the last time you made a New Year’s resolution? Better question - when was the last time you actually followed through on a New Years resolution?

If this seems like a bummer - let me encou…

Have you ever looked around your house or car and asked yourself “where did all this stuff come from?!”

Your nervous system thrives in an orderly environment.  So it makes sense that tripping over …

I love the holidays... and they can often mean time around extended family that can be super triggering. 

So if you’re bracing for Aunt Edna’s constant commentary, grandma’s passive aggressive tone…

Do you ever feel overwhelmed with all the things you have to do and don’t know how you’re going to fit everything in?

We all have the same number of hours in a day, but why does it feel like some p…

Is anyone else feeling the pressure to do all the things over the next few weeks?

With everything we have going on over the holidays, it makes sense that our nervous system can slip into a state of…

For years, I was convinced that my happy hour cocktail was what I needed to take the edge off a long day.  I thought my glass of cabernet in the evening helped me get a good night’s sleep.  

But as…

When was the last time you had a whole list of stuff you needed to get done, but you couldn’t motivate yourself to do it?  You kept thinking about it, but couldn’t bring yourself to take action.

Wh…

If you’ve ever struggled with chronic pain, anxiety, or depression, you probably know how frustrating it can be when you’re experiencing real pain and symptoms, but the doctors tell you that your lab…

There are 4 main stress responses - do you know yours?

Let’s face it - life can be stressful.  Even if we’re intentional about identifying and reducing our stressors, we can’t eliminate all stress …

Declare it with me - “I am not going to burn out this holiday season!”

It’s a powerful declaration, but in order for it to come to life, we’ve got to understand the symptoms of burnout and how to p…

Did you know that gratitude can lower stress, promote relaxation, and help you regulate your emotions?

To be honest, for a long time I had a gratitude practice where I’d quickly jot down 3 things I…

Do you have big dreams and goals, but life seems to be getting in the way and you end up feeling overwhelmed with it all?

Or maybe you’ve started something new - a resolution, routine, or habit - a…

When’s the last time someone asked you how you’ve been and your response was “I’m so busy”?

Burnout among millennial women is at record highs.  We’re exhausted, and yet we still wear our busyness a…

How often do you find yourself overwhelmed by all the tasks you juggle as manager of your family and home?

In today’s episode, Laura Hernandez (mom of 10!!) and founder of Mama Systems, discusses h…

It happens to the best of us.  We’re frustrated.  We’re irritable and don’t know why.  Maybe you yell because no one listens until you raise your voice. Does any of this feel familiar?

Motherhood i…

When’s the last time you went down a research rabbit hole?

If you’re anything like me, it can be easy to get caught up in researching the best parenting strategies, tools, and products for our kids…