EP 135 | Connection vs Disconnection

This is one to tuck away for the next time you feel unsupported, frustrated, or like you’re doing it all. In this episode, I share a pretty stressy moment from my own life. It’s based on a recent (stressy) life admin moment that totally unravelled in our house. I walk you through how I found myself on the edge of disconnecting (big time), and what shifted when I chose to lean into connection instead. I share how I coached myself in real time, what changed when I decided to move towards connection instead of away from it, and why it changed everything about how we got through it together. If you’ve ever felt like you’ve got to fix the mess and manage the emotions too… this one will hit home. In this episode, you’ll learn: - What it looks like to choose connection in a moment of high stress - Why disconnection can feel easier (but adds more emotional load) - How to coach yourself when all you want to do is blame or shut down - What to say or do when you feel unsupported - How to build resilience in your relationships, especially when things go wrong If you’ve ever thought, “Why is it always me who has to fix this?”, please listen to this one. Resources for you Join my email list of beautiful mums here to stay in the loop, feel less alone, and get the pep talks you didn’t know you needed. Download my free A Mother’s Mind Morning Musings guide — 10 simple prompts designed to help you create more space for yourself and feel more supported, in just 10 minutes a day. A Little Moment to Just Be Me Journal – This is THE journal that I use in my days when working through this exercise! Get yours here. Join a Mother’s Mind Membership - a self paced program where you will implement the Offload Practice, a process driven approach, to successfully share your mental load, ultimately enjoying your daily life without mental exhaustion. Connect with me: Check out my Mindset Journal, just for Mums HERE Check out my Website HERE Connect with me on Instagram @michelle.c.weeks