620: Practical Tips to Manage Your Inner Critic and Cultivate Self-Compassion to Overcome Burnout as a Parent with Michelle Puster

In episode 620, Michelle Puster teaches us how to silence our inner critic and the RAIN (Recognize, Allow, Interconnect, Nurture) method to manage overwhelm and stress as an entrepreneur and parent. Michelle is a mom of three kiddos and is a marriage and trauma therapist and most recently a podcaster/blogger. On her podcast and blog she shares her true life story of recovery from parenting burnout using mindfulness, mediation, and self-compassion. In this episode, you'll learn more about balancing the challenges of running a business and parenting and how to proactively address burnout by managing your sleep, movement, and social connections. Key points discussed: - Recognize your feelings of overwhelm and burnout: Don't ignore or suppress these emotions, as they will only persist. Instead, acknowledge and validate what you're experiencing. - Practice self-compassion: Be kind and understanding towards yourself, rather than harshly judging or criticizing yourself. - Silence your inner critic: Challenge the negative self-talk and unrealistic expectations you place on yourself. - Seek support and connection: Reach out to others, whether it's a coach, therapist, or supportive friends and family, to help you through difficult times. - Prioritize self-care: Make sleep, movement, and mindfulness practices a non-negotiable part of your routine to maintain your well-being. - Identify and address patterns of stress: Use time logging and reflection to pinpoint the times and situations that tend to trigger burnout, and proactively make changes. - Complete the stress response cycle: Engage in activities that help you process and release stress, such as exercise, deep breathing, or creative expression. - Embrace the imperfect: Understand that you don't have to be perfect, and that experiencing difficult emotions is a normal part of the human experience. - Cultivate a sense of interconnectedness: Remind yourself that you are not alone in your struggles, and that others may be experiencing similar challenges. Connect with Michelle Puster Website | Instagram