The American Psychological Association found that the five factors most often cited as a source of stress were money, work, family, economic outlook, and relationships.Īccording to a 2021 American Psychological Association report, 49% still felt uncomfortable about adjusting to in-person interactions after the pandemic ends, and nearly half of the mothers who still had children home for remote learning (47%) reported worsened mental health.Įmerging out of the pandemic era we are stuck in a post-pandemic survival mode, creating a greater need to bring awareness to how working moms have been affected by stress.Ī common theme among moms, even as we return to “normal” is a feeling of emotional overwhelm, lack of focus, and just a general feeling of being ungrounded.Īs a mother have you felt your heart race each time you hear about a new case of Covid at your child’s school? Of course, you have! Just days ago my son’s school asked me to pull my son out of school for a day to get tested. Stress is a reaction to a situation that triggers feelings of anxiety. Stress has been recognized as a leading health issue since 1992. Stress Awareness Journal (click here to download)! Slay your Stress through a Stress Awareness Journal April is Stress Awareness Month And that is why I created a Stress Awareness Journal for my clients! So, consider logging moments of stress in this Stress Awareness Journal. Overcoming Stress is about AwarenessĮxperiencing calmness, clarity, and centeredness starts with AWARNESS! It’s easy to become unaware of those signs that you are feeling stress. I had all but forgotten to pause long enough to take a deep breath. My mommy-monkey-mind had taken over.īetween juggling personal errands, tackling an ever-growing to-do list, and managing pressing deadlines for my business, I found myself taking a deep sigh and saying out loud ‘Yikes! I’m feeling overwhelmed. Stress can sometimes sneak up in a subtle way!įor example, as I rushed to pick up my son from school the other day I realized that I was on autopilot. Have you ever been stressed, but only you were not aware of it?
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