Recognising and Managing Stress as a Working Mother

In this episode, Dr. Dunni delves into the topic of stress and its impact on mothers. She emphasizes the importance of recognizing stress early to prevent it from escalating and affecting various aspects of well-being. Dr. Dunni shares personal experiences and expert insights on how stress manifests in the body and mind, offering practical tips for managing stress effectively. She highlights the significance of breathing techniques, hydration, and lifestyle choices in combating stress.  KEY TAKEAWAYS Stress is not inherently bad, but recognizing and managing it before it becomes overwhelming is crucial for overall well-being. Working mothers often experience higher levels of stress, which can be further exacerbated by the varying needs of children. Recognizing signs of stress, such as fatigue, brain fog, and body aches, is essential for taking proactive steps to address it. Breathing exercises and staying hydrated are simple yet effective ways to manage stress and improve overall health. Attend stress management training sessions or events to learn practical strategies for recognizing and managing stress triggers effectively. BEST MOMENTS "Stress is such a bad thing. It's causing me so much angst. It's causing me so much pain. It's making me feel ill." "Being able to recognize the stressful moments and stressful activities and stressful manifestations, you need to stop." "When you are dehydrated, you tend to make the wrong decisions. Trust me." "I'm a mother myself and there are times when being a mother can really be difficult." "I'm a family doctor. I'm also a lifestyle medicine doctor. I believe very strongly that the things that we do, the way we live our lives, impact the way we see our lives turn out." VALUABLE RESOURCES The burnout checklist- https://forms.gle/Re3E2FeEjuLEMvWJ6 The Working Mothers handbook: 8 keys - www.drdunni.com/handbook bit.ly/w4mclub https://patreon.com/wellbeing4mothers  Ig- https://www.instagram.com/druwa.lifecoach/ YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9C1oJwHyISEuqiX8USaYKg CH- https://www.clubhouse.com/@drdunni-druwa FB- https://www.facebook.com/druwaacademy Twitter- https://twitter.com/Druwa8 Patreon - https://patreon.com/wellbeing4mothers  HOST BIO Your host Dr Dunni is the award-winning mum empowerment coach, Family doctor, International speaker, Best-selling author of the book ‘Every Mum is a super mum’ and a mum herself who is passionate about health and wellbeing. She is proficient in using natural, scientific, and medical well-being concepts to explain in simple terms practical ways and strategies to avoid ill health and promote the overall well-being of body, mind, soul, and spirit. This is made available by the provision of online courses, books, coaching and regular events where well-being strategies and tactics are shared to enhance holistic well-being. Learn more athttps://www.drdunni.com