Listen "You’re Allowed to Rest and Be a Good Mom"
Episode Synopsis
☕️ Hey friend, I recorded this after finally catching a quiet moment—one I almost filled with noise and doing. My daughter was with my partner, and I felt that familiar pull to “use the time wisely,” to run and be productive. But instead, I paused. I cleaned. I breathed. I gave myself space to feel. This episode was born from that moment. The kind where you realize you’ve been carrying too much and finally decide to set it down. 😮💨If you’ve ever felt like saying, “I just can’t today,” this one’s for you.In this episode of Ask Me How I’m Really Doing, I open up about the pressure I feel to constantly perform and say yes as a mom, and how I’m learning to reclaim rest in motherhood, create healthier boundaries, and practice how to say no as a mom—without guilt.In This Episode💤 (00:30) The whisper that says I should do it all—and why I stopped listening🌫️ (03:13) The Instagram illusion vs. real-life motherhood🎤 (05:40) What went wrong with my postpartum plan and how it changed me🤰🏽 (08:00) A story about a mom I met and the invisible weight many of us carry❌ (10:16) How I chose to say no—to a party, to pressure, to pushing through🪞 (11:59) The affirmations I’m holding onto and the letter I wrote to myself (and to you)🌱 Dream Seed Journal PromptIn what areas of your life do you feel pressure to do more than feels healthy or manageable? What would it feel like to say “no” without guilt—and give yourself permission to choose joy, rest, or stillness instead?Come listen. I saved you a seat.You don’t have to prove your worth by doing. You already are.Until our next heart-to-heart, Hadiya ☕️ 💖Connect With MeSubscribe on YouTube: @HadiyaCoppedgeFollow me on TikTok: @hadiyacoppedgeJoin the waitlist for Nap Time Profit Plan: https://hadiyacoppedge.kit.com/naptimeprofitplan
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