Published inBeyond Mom·PinnedMember-onlyHow Self-Care Helps You Reconnect with Your Identity Outside of MotherhoodHave you ever thought about how your level of self-care is connected to your identity outside of motherhood? I sure hadn’t…at least not until recently. A lot of us lose our identity once we become moms. This very significant life transition causes a shift in our priorities. Long gone are…Moms3 min readMoms3 min read
Published inBeyond Mom·Jun 27What Is Self-Care?(and why you need to take it seriously as a mom) — Big things are happening all around us. You may not realize it, but you are closer to your dreams, goals, and desires than ever before. However, challenges may arise…causing stress and throwing you off your path. That’s why committing to self-care is crucial this year and beyond. In this blog…Self Care2 min readSelf Care2 min read
Jun 19Member-onlyHow to Deal With Mom GuiltMom guilt is real. I haven’t met one mom who hasn’t experienced this feeling for one reason or another. It’s one of the biggest reasons why we neglect our self-care and why we are so hard on ourselves. That’s why I want to get into this common challenge that we…Mom Guilt5 min readMom Guilt5 min read
Jun 19Member-only3 Simple Tips for Fitting Self-Care Into Your Busy DayI know that a lot of you (myself included) struggle with time. You’re busy from the time you wake up until the time you go to sleep (if you are lucky enough to get it). Because you’re so busy, you don’t have time for self-care. BUT…this is an unpopular opinion…Self Care3 min readSelf Care3 min read
Jun 19What Is Mindfulness?And how it benefits working moms — What is mindfulness? Mindfulness is the practice of focusing one’s attention on the present moment and becoming aware of one’s thoughts, feelings, and sensations in a non-judgmental way. Mindfulness can help to reduce stress, boost well-being, and improve overall mental health & happiness. Often we think we are present when we are just…Mindfulness3 min readMindfulness3 min read
Jun 19Member-only3 Stories You Are Telling Yourself That Steal Your Confidence As A MomI want to talk briefly about the stories that we tell ourselves as moms. What do I mean by “stories”? Essentially, I’m talking about negative self-talk & how we internalize often untrue things about our abilities & worth as moms. In this post, I am going to give you 3…Motherhood3 min readMotherhood3 min read
Jun 19The difference between self-care & self-loveAnd where you should start your journey — I just recently started my own self-love journey (something I didn’t realize I needed until I started therapy again). My therapist recommended a workbook to me as a way to intentionally focus & figure out the things that make me happy. I’m a fan of journaling but sometimes I find…Self Care3 min readSelf Care3 min read
Jun 127 Different Types of Self-Care You Should KnowToday, I want to share with you about the different types of self-care. Yes, there are different types (and not just what you see on social media). Normally when we think of self-care, our minds almost always envision spa days, mani/pedis & rituals that are supposed to nourish our physical…Self Care3 min readSelf Care3 min read
Oct 5, 2016October Is National Bullying Prevention MonthOriginally published at RashidaSpeaksLife.com I saw a Target weekly ad a couple of weeks ago & came across a promotion for anti-bullying tees from the Kind Is Cool brand. I was immediately inspired by the positive messages the brand was spreading about anti-bullying & it made me think about the…Bullying3 min readBullying3 min read
Oct 5, 2016Member-onlyI’m A Black Woman Dealing With Postpartum DepressionOriginally published on RashidaSpeaksLife.com If you followed me before over at Dancing With Motherhood, you saw me document my emotional roller coaster as a brand new mom. Little did I understand that I was dealing with more than just the baby blues — in other words, postpartum depression. It started…Mental Health3 min readMental Health3 min read
