As working moms, we need to make more decisions in advance so we're not faced with decision fatigue at the end of the day. We need rhythms for our families that everyone understands so we're not the gatekeeper of information. And we need to know that we have the time and space to take care of ourselves and even have a little fun along the way.

Let go of the idea that journaling is a beautifully perfect experience and write for the feeling you'll have after you've written.

If you have an area of your life that looks great from the outside but feels "off" behind the scenes, pay attention to that alert. Then ask yourself why… and these three other questions.

There’s no doubt about it - the holiday season is a wee bit stressful for moms, working or not. But, there are things you can do to help yourself snap out of overwhelm. Things that can help you stop spiraling in that feeling of being out of control, and ground you in the present moment and the realities of the situation.

Do you ever look at another mom’s life and wish for what she has while simultaneously listing off every reason as to why you can’t do what she does? Before you say "I can't" you need to decide if it's even something you want.

Switching your energy and focus to productive work can be trying when you have been dealing with the demands of your children. Often, time carved out for work is the only alone time you have in your day - so you find yourself checking out a bit before jumping into productivity. You end up frustrated with yourself because you’ve lost valuable time aimlessly scrolling the internet or socials. Try these actionable steps to make the transition easier.

We’ve all heard it: Comparison is the thief of joy. Yet we, as moms, all continue to do the thing that’s creating frustration and has such a stronghold against us - look at other moms and their way of doing and set that as the benchmark for our actions. How can we change the tide? Try coming at it from a place of curiosity rather than comparison.

When life throws us a curveball - like sick kids - the feeling of loss of control can be a bit overwhelming. Amidst putting out the fire, you may find yourself thinking “I should really be doing…” [fill in the blank with pretty much anything you have on your list of to-do’s]. A shift in your mindset during these chaotic times might be all you need to feel a bit better about your situation.

You’ve worked all day and come home to the demands that all moms face. There’s whining, bickering, cooking, bathing and everything in between to deal with. Then it all hits you and you’ve boiled over. Do you scream and yell or do you pause and choose patience? Let’s practice choosing patience.

As moms, it can be hard enough to be fully present in the best of moments: listening to your child tell you a story about their day or truly getting into a game of hide and seek. So what about the hard moments? When your vacation starkly contrasts what you’d looked forward to for months or your kids fall ill, turning the house upside down?

Is your plan in control of your day? Does your plan leave you feeling calm, relaxed and in control? Do you even have a plan? With no fancy planner or a set of flair pens, take control of your day to feel less overwhelm and stress.

Society tells us that motherhood will be the same for all of us: you’ll never eat a warm dinner again for the rest of your life, working will never be the same because you can’t do anything productive with an infant, every day is a repeat of the last, you will become your mother… But what if those truths don’t have to be yours? Do we miss out on some of life’s biggest mom-moments because we’re already sure they’re destined to be bad?