Episode 79: The Real + Raw to the Mental Load Post-Holidays

On today's episode of The Momlife Mindset podcast, I share my reality around the let down post-holidays. As a mom of 4 - I always find myself so excited, anxious, nervous, frustrated (all the things!) in anticipation for the days we celebrate...but even more so, feeling all the same feelings - ten fold, once it all ends. I've had to learn over time that big holiday events and time together 99.9% of the time don't go to plan. They never measure up to the dream I romanticize in my head. I've also had to learn that with so much joy and excitement and anticipation comes sadness and exhaustion and frustration. And you know what...that's okay! We carry a lot as women. And a lot as mothers. And so much of that goes on inside our bodies and our brains, sometimes without us really understanding and unpacking the depth of it all. I've learned over time that I have to prep myself to have some "buffer" when the mental and emotional let down arrives...as it helps me recalibrate as I settle back into day to day life. If you're a feeler like me. You feel all the things for yourself and for others. You enjoy planning. You enjoy hosting. You enjoy bringing people together. I'm sure you know the mental and emotional component that comes with playing that role and I'm sure you've experienced the wave when it's over. Don't forget that setting realistic expectations, naming how you feel and sharing honestly about what you're experiencing mentally and emotionally is OKAY. Feeling simultaneous feelings of joy, happiness along with exhaustion and sadness is part of being human. Feeling all the things doesn't make you a bad person or a bad mother. It simply makes you human. Don't forget that! Thank you so much for tuning in today! I'd love to hear from you and connect further on our stories. If you found this episode valuable, please leave a review, comment below and/or send me a message anytime so we can continue the conversation. To stay connected, here's where you can find me online: Website: https://www.erintrier.com/Mindset Shop: https://www.erintrier.com/shopEmail Contact: [email protected] Business IG: @themomlifemindsetPersonal IG: @erinktrierBusiness FB: The Momlife Mindset