most requested podcast episode is HERE!!

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Hey Mama!!

This is by far my MOST requested video.. ever.

I’m not going to make this email lengthy.. because I want you to take the time to listen to this podcast episode.

Last week, I talked about How to Control Your Emotions as a Mom (which you can watch below):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mtZjb_tb51k

This is the video I wish I had 2 years ago.

It’s the steps I took to FINALLY become the regulated mama I so badly wanted to be.

This week I want to share a little personal story… about an overwhelmed mom… who almost raged (yes this story is about me ).

Let’s start from the beginning….. we decided that it’s time to move closer to my husband’s work.

In 3 days time, we went from let’s looking into moving to our landlord listing our house and calling us about several showings.

My brain could barely keep up with how fast things were happening.

So, yesterday we put in an application for a new house minutes from my husbands work.

And the website wasn’t working…. so I filled out this application 4x… yes 4 different times……. and each time I hit submit… it would say error.

I was getting stressed and frustrated…. not to mention my kids were trying to get my attention….. they were being loud… saying “mommy” 100x over….

I WAS OVERWHELMED.

And truthfully, I almost lost it.

Then… suddenly…. I saw my two doorways pop up:

#1 Rage and Lose it.

#2 Get down and explain to my kids what’s going on.

I sat there for a second and contemplated. I really wanted to lose it because I was so frustrated with this application.

But, I ended up choosing the second option.

And what happened next…. shocked me!!

After I sat on the floor and explained to my girls how I was feeling and what I was needing, they happily walked into the other room and played.

I sat there almost dumbfounded.

A simple explanation cured it all… for everyone.

There was no screaming (or crying) from anyone.

I actually felt better too… just acknowledging that I was frustrated really helped.

Next time you are feeling, overwhelmed… and maybe a little frustrated.. try just explaining to your kiddos what’s going on.

Maybe, just maybe… it will ease the tension for everyone.

Journaling Prompt for this Week:

What feeling comes up often? How can you handle it, so that you don’t just react?

As always, my previous workshops are ALWAYS available:

If you are needing more encouragement, you can read past emails here! I hope you enjoy.

Anyhow, I hope this email has encouraged you…. and Happy Parenting!

-Alexis

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