Let’s Talk, “mommy pressure” š. We’ve all felt it before, and whether you want to admit it to yourself or not… it’s keeping you from creating and living a life that excites you! Let’s change that! If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed with the “demands” of motherhood… this is for you!! It’s time to get unstuck, release that mommy pressure, and create a life that excites you!
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Are you long overdue and in desperate need of some “me time“? Are you struggling to “find the time” for yourself with all the “demands” on your plate as a mom a wife, and in your career/business? Ā Do feel like you don’t have the help or supportyou need to care for yourself? You know you need some serious self care, and you’re ready to take radical action to prioritize yourself, and finally “fill your cup”?
If you’re sitting there, nodding your head, with the sound of your littles in the background, I have exactly what you need!
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Busy & working mommas I want to hear from you… How are you prioritizing yourself? Ā What do you do to help you show upĀ confidentlyĀ as a mom!? Share with me on social media…@theresa__Dennis Ā Ā and be sure to share with a momma who needs this reminder!
Okay, so most of you know that in my past life I was a bomb crochet stylist! And although I’m no longer doing hair professionally… Imma always SLAY! OKAY! Ā How I show up and slay, is all part of how I’m creating a life that excites me… from the inside out…head to toe! And since becoming a mom,Ā itās become even more important for me to find ways to keep it quick and convenient while I SLAYYš„š„š„Ā
Soooo… Iām super hyped to have partnered with @femafric for this crochet slay! Yāall this hair is not only hand-made by a black owned-woman owned business, itās lightweight, super soft and 100% mom approved ā
Win, win… WIN!
Iām wearing their signature 16ā mini Fro-cee twists in color āchestnutāššš
Click below to check out my full video review of this slay!
Are we feeling this mommy slay? Would you rock it?
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Idk who needs to be reminded, but Moms can absolutely SLAY and experience amazing, fulfilling, purposefully abundantĀ lives…
and we donāt have to wait until our kids are grown.
Idk about you but Iām doing just that! Creating a life worth bragging about… not bc of me… but to be a living witness of just how dope God is and what He can do in and through me as I surrender to Him and stay in alignment… yes… as a WHOLE mom!
How about you, momma? What are you willing to do to experience the life you desire? Are you courageous enough to say āYESā to you?
āNever doubt Godās mighty power to work in you and accomplish all this. He will achieve infinitely more than your greatest request, your most unbelievable dream, and exceed your wildest imagination! He will outdo them all, for his miraculous power constantly energizes you.ā Ephesiansā¬ ā3:20ā¬ āTPTā¬ā¬
xx,
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Nearly 6 months ago… Iād reached my breaking point. I was sobbing on my bathroom floor, after spending nearly 2 hours unsuccessfully trying to put Dream to sleep. That was just the straw that broke the camels back.
Iād been trying to control it all (my housework, my marriage, show up in my business) and nothing was going how I expected…. I was fed up, frustrated, overwhelmed and felt guilty because I didnāt feel like I was being the best mom for Dream!
I didnāt feel like a good mom at all in that moment! It was rough and lonely!
I cried out and said āGod, if you donāt help me Iām not gonna make itā ššš for REAL! Thank God my hubby was there to take over, and I was able to heed the advice of my amazing sister to go sit in my car and take a deep breath! (thanks @mrstalley23 for that sound advice)
It was 11pm and although I was slightly worried about what people might think, I sat in my dark car and took that deep breath as instructed! The tears started flowing… they wouldn’t stop. I just sat there and Ā cried staring at my blue front door through my tears! Then I started to speak to God:
āGod this cannot be the life You desire for meā.
āwhy would You call me to struggleā
āWhy do I feel so inadequateā!
“Like… what am I missing? Please I need You”!
Iām so grateful for that moment (as unpretty as it was)… bc it led me to surrender, and become so much more active in my journey as a mom (the irony). Ā You see for a long while I was passively going with the flow, hoping and wishing for better, but not putting any action. behind my faith!
I talked a good talk, expressing the challenges and struggles of my mom journey… but up until this point I’d never actually taken the steps to experience the victory on the other side of struggle and overwhelm. It was familiar.Ā (Crazy how we can sometimes stay stuck bc of familiarity. A whole word for another blog post)
Did God speak to me, not audibly… but I felt Him guiding meĀ through the process of overcoming the overwhelm … it was not an overnight victory… I had to get super intentional about my life, my time; setting Ā my expectations, Ā realigning my priorities, and setting boundaries in place to support who I wanted to be as a whole mom and the life I desired for myself!
And I’m so proud of how my life has transformed, using this process!
ā¤ļøI’m confident in my abilities as a whole mom. I can now say without hesitation “I’m a great momma, and I deserve the best”
ā¤ļøI’ve given myself permission to unapologetically manifest overflow in my life. No more waiting and wishing, I’m claiming and manifesting EVERYTHING I DESIRE!
ā¤ļøI’ve created routines and systems that support the work/life Ā harmony that is my promise as a mom! My life is in alignment, and the areas of my life from being a wife, business owner… even my wardrobe… all work in together and are in agreement!
ā¤ļøI’ve overcome mom guilt, overwhelm and burn out, and have strategies in place to help me to remain in a place of victory. God does not want me to sit in overwhelm, I am His daughter and I am more than a conqueror!
ā¤ļø I am now a top priority in my life, and give of myself from a place of overflow. I make time for me, and hold the space to process, grow, learn, shift, release, receive and feel all that is needed on this journey of being. I love myself, and treat myself with the utmost care, love and respect.
Although challenging, I’m so grateful for my journey, and the transformation I’ve experienced in my life… because it’s led me to create a whole 5-step process that I can now teach to other moms who are stuck in that same place!
Momma, if you’ve been reading this… nodding in agreement… near tears because you’re so over the struggle… then I invite you to join my for my upcoming training just for mommas who are ready to Overcome the Overwhelm!
On Wednesday, January 13th @ 7pm EST myself along with others bomb mommas like yourself are going to embark on a journey together like never before! Overwhelm is not your promise, and I’m here to guide you to the other side.
Simply click the image above or the link here to register and join us. And if you’re concerned about being able to attend live, a 7-day replay will be available. Ā I Cannot wait to serve you and show you how to Overcome the Overwhelm!
I recently shared a post reflecting on how things have totally changed over the past 365 days (read that here). I went from being a solo-preneur standing smack dab in the middle of purpose… to birthing a mini boss, and instantly becoming a mommypreneur. LAWD! Talk about TRANSITION. So, Today I’m taking it a bit further and sharing 3 ways I’ve been able to find harmony in my life! Whether you’re a mom of 1 or a mom of 5… a new mom or have been a mom for some time… this post is just for you! Especially if you are navigating that space of building an empire! Read with an open heart andĀ Be encouraged!
1. First things first.
Iām not sure how you prioritize your life, but this year Iāve been extremely intentional about mine:
1. God
2. Family/home (Dream and Keem)
3. Business
With my priorities in check, I’m able to better manage how I make business decisions. If a business decisions or commitment doesn’t align with what God has spoken over my life, or pulls me away from my family… it makes it easy to say ānot this timeā. I think may of us as moms don’t have our priorities straight. We say, “Family first”, but our decisions say the EXACT opposite. The first step to finding and maintaining harmony in your life as a mom on a mission is to keep your commitments in alignment with your priorities and values! Ask:
-Whatās most important to you?
-How can you better prioritize your life, keeping first things first?
“Harmony is achieved only after youāve identified whatās most important and prioritize accordingly”.
2. Pray & plan ahead. Pivot as needed!
There are certain things that I know I want to complete weekly and if I donāt plan for them, like literally write them down in my planner AND on the calendar, I know I will miss it.
Ā Iām all about FLOW! And no, this isnāt a perfect situation. There have been times where Iāve planned things out to a T, and Dream just wasnāt on board. Take this post for example. I planned and set aside time to write, during Dreamās nap time. However, my teething 8-month old needed her mommy (poor thing)! And so here I am, typing while nursing! Anyone with kids will tell you, no two days are alike. So pray, plan and pivot as needed!
What are your weekly non-negotiables?
How can you plan ahead to account for those moments when your baby/babies arenāt in agreement?
“Planning ahead and taking action is a success strategy. Prayer and staying connected to THE Source is key”!Ā
3. Check in, OFTEN!
Whether itās communicating with your spouse, or checking in with yourself and reflecting on what is working… check in often! Celebrate your wins (no matter how small), and adjust as needed. For me I seriously had MORE time to work in my business when Dream was a little younger. I could put her in her bouncers/swing for self play and use those moments to get things done. But now… NOW that this little yummy nugget is mobile, and I barely have the time to even respond to an email. Why? Because I have to keep my eyes on her at ALL times ššš. With that, I had to do three things:
1. Check in with myself to determine what I needed to flourish in this season. I had to reassess my commitments how I plan toĀ keep them.
2. Adjust my daily āroutineā while Iām home alone with Dream to be in alignment with my current reality. She is sleeping much less during the day, so my availability and “free time” is no longer the same. I have to adjust accordingly.
3. Communicate with my hubby to figure out our schedules, to see how I could add in some productive/work time while heās home. I also had to cut bak in other areas
Once I made the shift, harmony was not that far behind. I went from being overwhelmed and frustrated, feeling like I couldn’t get ANYTHING done… to discovering creative ways to pursue purpose! God is bomb like that. As you acknowledge HIM… He directs you’re every move! His is the MASTER CREATOR, and there is no part of your life that He can’t remedy!Ā
-How have things changed for you over the past few months?
-How can you adjust to reignite the harmony in your life?
As things change around you, YOU MUST ADJUST. Check in often, acknowledge the change, seek God for wisdom and PIVOT!Ā
Bonus: GET DRESSED!
I shower and get dressed every day. I have things in my wardrobe that are easy to throw on but are well coordinated to make me feel like somebody! Okay! I cannot stress the importance of showing up for yourself in this way. For me itās an instant mood boost. Walking around in my robe all day vs. walking around in a jogger set or a cute pullover and some leggings. It makes a difference. Especially when Iām able to sit and work. Iām in a mental space to produce when Iām dressed.
-How can you show up for yourself with what you wear?
-What wardrobe adjustments can you make today?
“What you wear and how you show up for work is important… especially when you work for yourself”
