When Mama’s Had Enough
welcome to Season 4!
Equipping parents during their child’s academic years to bring learning to daily moments.
on today’s episode…
In this episode, Dr. Kelly Cagle Share about the feeling of overwhelm that many moms experience and the negative reactions that can result from it.
insights
I recently took a poll on Instagram with these 3 questions:
“Hey mom, are you tired of: being too exhausted, yelling way too much, wishing you felt more confident in motherhood?” with these 3 answer choices: “a) Yesssss, b) Nah, I’m good, and c) That’s me, but I don’t like to look weak.” And the results… you guessed it. Nobody chose option b.
The time constraints of balancing childcare, household responsibilities, and potentially a career can lead to overwhelming schedules with little time for self-care or relaxation. The constantly yelling you wish you could somehow stop and still get everyone’s attention. The confidence in knowing you maybe… hopefully… handled that situation appropriately.
If you can relate to any (or all!) of those points, then stay with me because this episode will be really helpful!
A Primary Source of Overwhelm: Overstimulation
When you’ve reached overstimulation the brain is fatigued and can no longer process information in a healthy way, leading to behaviors that aren’t your normal ones. For example, you act much differently when your child comes to you so sweetly and asks for help than when the child has been fighting with their sibling over the same time for the last 30 minutes and you’ve been trying to break up the fight.
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3 Simple Steps Towards a Balanced Stimulation as a Mom
Change of Scenery: recognize when you’re about to flip the lid on your kids and remove yourself from that environment. Even if it’s just for 5 minutes! Go outside and take a few deep breaths.
Screen Fatigue: recognize when you’ve reached the point of overstimulation and turn everything off. Unplug!
Know your Triggers: become familiar with your triggers and what sends you to that place of overstimulation. Avoid them!
Overall, when mama’s had enough, extend grace to yourself so you protect those around you. Change of scenery when needed, step away from screens for a good mental break, and become familiar with your triggers to regulate your stimulation, cut back on your yelling, and also become more confident in the choices you make because you have the space to think more clearly.
Takeaways
Many moms feel overwhelmed, exhausted, and wish they felt more confident in motherhood.
Overstimulation is a primary source of overwhelm for moms.
Three simple steps to achieve a more balanced stimulation are changing scenery, reducing screen time, and knowing your triggers.
Implementing these steps can help moms avoid reaching a breaking point and improve their overall well-being.
Keywords:
overwhelm, moms, exhaustion, yelling, confidence, overstimulation, sensory, balance, stimulation, changing scenery, screen fatigue, triggers
HEY THERE! I’M DR. CAGLE… DO YOU NEED HELP WITH CREATING GREAT HABITS???
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Healthy parenting is about seeing yourself as your child’s #1 teacher, saying the right words (or nothing at all) at the right time, and having the right tools to be intentional and impactful. Guessing your way through life, which is what most parents do, is a recipe for failure, but following the lead of someone who has two decades of research-based information and fully understands the demands of parenthood is a recipe for a full life— for you and your child.
With a PhD in education, I’m here to teach you how to use daily moments are learning opportunities so you raise confident and competent lifelong learners that thrive in an ever-changing world.
Additionally, I offer workshops and keynotes on various topics to parents, educators, students, and business leaders— because the need to understand, support, and empower learners is everywhere..
