After having my 3rd son ( 3 and done by the way 🫡), hormones all over the place, feeling tired and restless because you know a mother's work is NEVER done.
I realized what I was doing wasn't working for me anymore, & here I thought I was doing all the right things. You know, sleeping when the baby sleeps, asking for help, and calling a friend. (hindsight and all, now I'm like, how did I think I could continue to show up like I had one or 2 children. Girl, you have 3 of them things now lol)
Well, I was doing all the right things; however, not at the frequency and consistency needed in that season.
This is where my famous quote comes from. " The more you do, the more you take care of you."
I knew I couldn't keep living this way, so I started to let go of the excuses & gave myself permission to rest more, delegate, & build my community support system.
I got started because I knew I was on a fast track to burnout. I experienced this as a live-in caregiver. Been there, done that, not going back.
And this is what drives me today.
I'm pursuing purpose, building community for the Christian moms, doing all the things to encourage them that they matter too, and equip them to make time to take care of themselves & find rest for their mind, body & soul.