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One of the tell-tale signs that I'm allowing stres

One of the tell-tale signs that I'm allowing stress to build up is when I start to find myself feeling annoyed with the state of my house.

It doesn't mean the house is any messier than usual. It just means that I'm probably overstimulated and the mess is adding to that stimulation and my HSP brain can't handle it.

So, to avoid reaching this point, I make sure to include breaks during the day. Breaks away from my phone. A break from doing chores. A break from "doing."

Let's all break up with our constant obsession with "doing" and allow ourselves just a few minutes of rest here and there.

It makes all the world of difference to me.

Love & light,
Lauren

#highlysensitiveperson #hsp #stayathomemomlife #plannermom #louisianamom #momof4 #momof4kids #selfcaretips

“Personal development is the art of aligning wha

“Personal development is the art of aligning what you want to happen with the mindset it takes to actually execute it.” - Ashley Stahl

I’ve been reading her book “You Turn: Get Unstuck, Discover Your Direction, Design Your Dream Career” and it’s far beyond what I expected it to be.

In my last IG post, I wrote a little about some of the insights this book has given me into my core values. Be sure to read that post if you missed it.

If your interested in reading Ashley’s book, I have a link in my bio (Amazon affiliate link) for you to check out and learn more about it.

Honestly, I’m not even done yet and already I think it’s a great read for any stay-at-home-mom regardless if you’re working on a side hustle, thinking about returning to work, or not thinking about it. Each chapter has exercises to complete (if you want to) that help you better get in touch with who you are and your natural gifts.

I’m certain that you’ll gain insights from this book that you can use to help you live a life that is less stressed.

So check it out (see “Order ‘You Turn’ book” in the link in my bio @laurens.life.plans) and pick up a copy if you think it’s a fit for you.

*Not a sponsored post or ad, just genuinely think this book is a great read and could help a lot of moms 😊
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Do you enjoy reading? I’ve always been a reade

Do you enjoy reading?

I’ve always been a reader, but not a fast one. I mainly read non-fiction, personal development type books, but every now and then I crave some fiction to bring in some balance.

There have definitely been times during my life with kids when reading has been on the back burner.

However, after reading most of “You Turn: Get Unstuck, Discover Your Direction, Design Your Dream Career” by Ashley Stahl, I’ve discovered that one of my core values is learning. She defines a core value as something that would not make you who you are if you aren’t doing it.

This made me pause and reflect: my lowest moments were definitely lacking in the learning department.

Of course, learning doesn’t have to come from reading. For me, I also enjoy podcasts, documentaries, courses, and just learning from others.

So, if you set a goal in the beginning of 2021 to “read more books,” and you haven’t even picked one up yet, I would encourage you to think about this: does reading align with any of your core values or does it only align with a value you aspire towards?

As we wrap up 2021 and you review your goals and create new ones, sit down first to list out what are your top 5-10 core values. Pick up Ashley’s book (Amazon affiliate link in my bio @laurens.life.plans) for more clarity on what it means to align with who you really are.

Now that I know that learning is a core value of mine, whenever I feel off balance, I can make sure that I’m doing things that align with my values. I can ask “have I been engaging in learning activities?” If not, then I’ll understand why I’m feeling a little off.

I hope sharing this insight helped you, mama! If so, leave me a comment or send me a DM. And don’t forget to pick up Ashley’s book “You Turn” (Amazon affiliate link in my bio @laurens.life.plans) or tune into her podcast of the same name.
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Lauren is a SAHM of 4 dedicated to helping moms take better care of themselves by sharing tips and strategies from her own stress management journey. Follow her @laurens.life.plans for self-care tips, encouragement, and functional planning inspo. ****************************

In case you forgot… Credit @wearefeelgoodclub

In case you forgot…

Credit @wearefeelgoodclub

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My current planner stack. 😊 While using these

My current planner stack. 😊

While using these two have been meeting my needs, I’m still thinking about dropping a separate daily planner and having a section in my half letter that is dedicated to daily’s.

But I also just received in the mail yesterday another undated daily planner that I want to try out and write a review/record a video about. (Y’all, it was created for moms who want to focus on self-care!)

I will be sticking to my current undated daily self-care planner from Simple Self Co through the end of October so that I can write a complete honest review. Be sure you’re subscribed to my blog MasterMomStress.com to be notified when that review is published (tentative date is Oct 28). 😊

The main issue I’m finding now that I’ve been using undated inserts and planners for a little while is that I think I would much rather have dated versions. I’m finding that needing to date inserts is a little bit stressful and I’m trying to reduce stress, not create more of it!

Anyway, I’d love to hear what planning systems you are currently using and what you’re planning to use for 2022!

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Lauren is a SAHM of 4 dedicated to helping moms take better care of themselves by sharing tips and strategies from her own stress management journey. Follow her @laurens.life.plans for self-care tips, encouragement, and functional planning inspo.
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