55. Mothering Ourselves First: A 10-Day Practice Reset

In this timely episode, we explore that restless, activated energy so many of us feel during the transition from summer to fall - that "summer pause" between camp ending and school starting. If you've been feeling buzzy, anxious, or ready to "bust it" as routines dissolve into endless snacks and unwanted lemonades, this episode validates exactly where you are and offers a powerful solution: a 10-day community reset focused on mothering ourselves first.Key PointsWhy the end of summer leaves so many mothers feeling depleted and activated rather than refreshedThe connection between cyclical living and seasonal transitions - how late summer mirrors the luteal phase energyUnderstanding why your body temperature and energy naturally rise during this time, creating that "ready to explode" feelingHow lack of routine affects our nervous system and why structure actually supports our self-care practicesThe difference between anxiety-driven "productivity" and truly nourishing self-care practicesWhy 10 minutes a day of intentional practice can create profound shifts in how we mother ourselvesThe Cyclical Living ConnectionHow the four stages of the menstrual cycle mirror the four seasons, with late summer correlating to the luteal phaseWhy the luteal stage has two parts: the energizing "buzzy" beginning and the building heat that needs releaseUnderstanding this natural temperature rise in your body and energy as normal, not something to fixHow this seasonal/cyclical awareness helps us anticipate and work with our natural rhythms rather than against themThe 10-Day Reset: Mothering Ourselves FirstWhat it means to prioritize 10 minutes daily for practices that truly nourish rather than just organize or accomplishExamples of nourishing practices: phone-free walks, yoga nidra, therapy ball rolling, meditation, gentle movementHow community accountability makes us more likely to maintain consistent self-care practicesThe difference between "begin" and "begin again" moments - both are equally valid starting pointsIntegration PracticesIdentifying what truly nourishes you versus what your inner planner or anxiety wants you to doCreating intentional practices that connect you to joy, pleasure, ease, and restUsing seasonal transitions as natural reset points for establishing or returning to supportive routinesBuilding structure that supports rather than restricts your self-careQuotes "It's not make time for yourself and go organize a drawer, right? It's not letting your inner planner or your anxiety drive the bus.""This is why I am announcing right now that we are going to do collectively in our community a 10 day reset. It's called mothering ourselves first."Resources MentionedMothering Ourselves First 10-Day Reset: https://www.theschoolofmom.com/resetSchool of Mom community for ongoing support: https://theschoolofmom.com/Yoga therapy balls as a favorite nourishing toolWhat's Coming Next Join the community reset starting September 14th and discover how 10 minutes a day of intentional self-mothering can transform your relationship with routine, self-care, and the natural rhythms of your body and the seasons.Thank you for tuning in to this episode of "Mothering Ourselves Mindfully." We look forward to sharing more insights and inspiration in the upcoming episodes!www.theschoolofmom.comInstagram @the.schoolofmomBook a breakthrough Call