More than any parenting book or advice, I truly believe that the most powerful thing we can do to show up for our children is to take better care of ourselves. All of the cliches about putting on your own oxygen mask first are true: when we are well rested, nourished, and fulfilled we will be more patient, compassionate, and present with our children.

How can we stay grounded and centered enough to respond to the triggering elements of parenting in the peaceful, loving way we desire if we aren’t feeling well-resourced and filled up ourselves?

Yet, as a time poor parent, showing up in that way can feel like an impossible task.

As a new mama drawn to attachment parenting, I ran headfirst into burn out. My needs had changed so drastically and my control over my time seemed nonexistent. I had to re-learn how to take care of myself and stay connected to my inner world, while also taking care of my child.

Prior to getting pregnant I ran courses on building habits to achieve big goals and on learning to love yourself, so I’ve done a lot of research in these areas. When it became clear that the way I’d been operating as a parent was unsustainable, I began to figure out how to make everything I’d learned in my past life work for me as a mama. Gone are the days of two-hour morning routines, weekend retreats, and regular yoga classes. But through simple tweaks, I’ve found ways to consistently nourish myself physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. And these small shifts have led to profound transformation.

What we need and how we take care of ourselves will change throughout the seasons of our lives but I truly believe that each of us has the capacity to make self-care work for us. The Totally Doable Self-Care for Busy Parents Process will teach you how to hone in on the small practices that will have the biggest impact on your life and give you the skills to show up to them reliably.