60. Everything you do outside of motherhood, affects your motherhood

In this episode of Brave and Bloom, I'm sharing a perspective that changes the way we think about motherhood.So often we try to separate motherhood from the rest of our lives, but the truth is everything is connected. The stress I carry at work, my finances, my relationships, my marriage, and even the patterns I've carried since childhood all influence how I show up as a mom. And the way I experience motherhood affects every other area of my life too.Everything happening outside of motherhood is shaping how I show up inside motherhood. My stress at work, my finances, my relationships, my marriage, and everything else I carry doesn't stay separate from motherhood. It follows me home. In the same way, how I'm doing as a mom impacts every other area of my life. If I want to feel better in motherhood, I have to look at my whole life, not just one piece of it.My energy is one of my most valuable resources. I only have so much time and emotional energy to give each day. When I become intentional about where I'm spending it, instead of letting old habits and obligations decide for me, I can show up more fully for what matters most. It's not about doing everything. It's about protecting my energy for the people and priorities that align with my values.Living by my values helps me release guilt and create a life that feels aligned. When I'm clear about my values and the non-negotiables that matter most to me, I stop making decisions out of guilt, fear, or people pleasing. Some days my family needs more of me. Other days I need my friends, my marriage, or time for myself. That's not an imbalance. It's creating a life that works in harmony with the season I'm in.Have questions?DM me on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chassiecoxJoin the newsletter: https://chassiecox.myflodesk.com/ql9giiuheiIf you found this helpful, please share + leave a review!Sending you so much love!Coach Chassie