![Once you learn to leverage self care - REAL self care - YOU, my dear, are going to be UNSTOPPABLE.✨]()
Once you learn to leverage self care - REAL self care - YOU, my dear, are going to be UNSTOPPABLE.✨ ![When you have a lot going on, it's easy to become overwhelmed! Here are some tips for you - what would you add?]()
When you have a lot going on, it's easy to become overwhelmed! Here are some tips for you - what would you add? ![🎶 Let’s talk about stress, baby 🎶 Is that song in your head now too? Lol, sorry!
Seriously though, we need to talk about stress. Even if you set aside the stress of failed coups 😳and a raging, deadly pandemic 😬, mompreneurs are under a great deal of stress on the the regular.
Entrepreneurship is inherently stressful. Motherhood, especially in the US where we lack a lot of support, is also inherently stressful.
Add the two together, and what do you have? An anxious, overwhelmed mother who has been told she can have it all but isn’t given the tools she needs to succeed.
Oh, and top that off with a heaping dose of shame because she inevitably feels like it’s her fault. 😔
First: there👏is👏nothing👏wrong👏with👏you.
This is hard. Being a mom and trying to run a business is HARD, even in the best of times.
But I believe we CAN have it all - we CAN be amazing moms to our kids even while we pursue our passions - with the right systems and a boatload of support. 💪
I’ve started a free Facebook community for moms in biz who want support and education in their pursuit of work/life balance.
First up, we’re talking all about stress, from what it does to our bodies and minds to how we can better manage stress in our daily lives during a series of live, bite-sized trainings that you can fit into your busy day.
The link is in my bio - come join us today! 💕]()
🎶 Let’s talk about stress, baby 🎶 Is that song in your head now too? Lol, sorry! Seriously though, we need to talk about stress. Even if you set aside the stress of failed coups 😳and a raging, deadly pandemic 😬, mompreneurs are under a great deal of stress on the the regular. Entrepreneurship is inherently stressful. Motherhood, especially in the US where we lack a lot of support, is also inherently stressful. Add the two together, and what do you have? An anxious, overwhelmed mother who has been told she can have it all but isn’t given the tools she needs to succeed. Oh, and top that off with a heaping dose of shame because she inevitably feels like it’s her fault. 😔 First: there👏is👏nothing👏wrong👏with👏you. This is hard. Being a mom and trying to run a business is HARD, even in the best of times. But I believe we CAN have it all - we CAN be amazing moms to our kids even while we pursue our passions - with the right systems and a boatload of support. 💪 I’ve started a free Facebook community for moms in biz who want support and education in their pursuit of work/life balance. First up, we’re talking all about stress, from what it does to our bodies and minds to how we can better manage stress in our daily lives during a series of live, bite-sized trainings that you can fit into your busy day. The link is in my bio - come join us today! 💕 ![I have some new friends here, and I want to say hello! 👋
Who am I? What can you expect here at The Balanced Mompreneur?
I’m Christy Johnson, a wife and mom of 2 girls. I’ve been an entrepreneur for 12 years - first as a photographer and former photography studio owner, and more recently as a mentor, coach, and educator for my fellow mompreneurs.
The mission of The Balanced Mompreneur is to empower moms in business to uplevel their energy and focus so they can thrive in the two most important jobs in the world: motherhood and small business ownership.
You see, there’s nobody who works harder and more selflessly than a mom. We #getshitdone! 💪
Unfortunately, a lot of us neglect our own physical, mental, and emotional needs in the process and are headed straight for burn out. 📉
How do I know? I’ve been there. Hell, I’m still clawing my way back up. I’ve learned a LOT on this journey, and I want to teach you everything I know.
Why? Well, when moms take care of themselves first, they do everything else better. They’re more present, patient moms. They’re more focused, productive business owners.
It’s a fact that women pour into their children, their clients and customers, and their communities on a level we don’t see from men. The ripple effects of a woman on top of her game are far reaching.
So when we empower moms for the better, we change the world for the better.✨🌎
Drop a 🙌 below to let me know if you’re on board with this mission!]()
I have some new friends here, and I want to say hello! 👋 Who am I? What can you expect here at The Balanced Mompreneur? I’m Christy Johnson, a wife and mom of 2 girls. I’ve been an entrepreneur for 12 years - first as a photographer and former photography studio owner, and more recently as a mentor, coach, and educator for my fellow mompreneurs. The mission of The Balanced Mompreneur is to empower moms in business to uplevel their energy and focus so they can thrive in the two most important jobs in the world: motherhood and small business ownership. You see, there’s nobody who works harder and more selflessly than a mom. We #getshitdone! 💪 Unfortunately, a lot of us neglect our own physical, mental, and emotional needs in the process and are headed straight for burn out. 📉 How do I know? I’ve been there. Hell, I’m still clawing my way back up. I’ve learned a LOT on this journey, and I want to teach you everything I know. Why? Well, when moms take care of themselves first, they do everything else better. They’re more present, patient moms. They’re more focused, productive business owners. It’s a fact that women pour into their children, their clients and customers, and their communities on a level we don’t see from men. The ripple effects of a woman on top of her game are far reaching. So when we empower moms for the better, we change the world for the better.✨🌎 Drop a 🙌 below to let me know if you’re on board with this mission! ![The insurrection at the US Capitol yesterday was terrifying, and many of us are still feeling anxious today as we await answers and action.
When we’re stressed, our fight or flight response is activated so that we’re prepared to face the threat in front of us. This stress response is good! It’s what has allowed us to survive and evolve.
The problem comes when that stress response switch gets stuck in red alert mode. When we can’t physically discharge the stress response through fighting or fleeing, we need to intentionally and mindfully complete that stress cycle.
One way to do this, one that I come back to often, is with breath. One of my favorite breathwork exercises is called box breathing. Here’s how you do it:
Trace your finger in front of you in the shape of an imaginary box. As you trace along the top, breathe in slowly to a count of 4. Trace down the side to the count of 4, along the bottom for 4, back up the other side for 4.
You don’t have to count to 4. You can do 5 or 3 or whatever feels best for you. Just focus on tracing your finger and breathing slowly and steadily.
Let me know if this helps! Save this post for the next time you’re feeling anxious. 💕]()
The insurrection at the US Capitol yesterday was terrifying, and many of us are still feeling anxious today as we await answers and action. When we’re stressed, our fight or flight response is activated so that we’re prepared to face the threat in front of us. This stress response is good! It’s what has allowed us to survive and evolve. The problem comes when that stress response switch gets stuck in red alert mode. When we can’t physically discharge the stress response through fighting or fleeing, we need to intentionally and mindfully complete that stress cycle. One way to do this, one that I come back to often, is with breath. One of my favorite breathwork exercises is called box breathing. Here’s how you do it: Trace your finger in front of you in the shape of an imaginary box. As you trace along the top, breathe in slowly to a count of 4. Trace down the side to the count of 4, along the bottom for 4, back up the other side for 4. You don’t have to count to 4. You can do 5 or 3 or whatever feels best for you. Just focus on tracing your finger and breathing slowly and steadily. Let me know if this helps! Save this post for the next time you’re feeling anxious. 💕
