Anxious Makes Perfect
I started AnxiousMom.me to have a space to sort and share all of the information I have stored up in my head since embarking on this little parental trip. Motherhood is such an unexpected journey with it this monumental mental growth and storage bank you never knew was needed. Having this information is overwhelming but necessary as we navigate the parenting world, especially these days.
I do have an anxiety disorder, and sometimes that actually presents an advantage to things like organization, research, planning, and punctuality. Unfortunately, it does not always come in handy when you are parenting, especially when you are treading the unplannable unknowns that are infants and toddlers. So, I decided to create a space to help navigate what we can control and save you some trouble by doing a lot of the work!
Thank you for stopping by, neatly line your shoes up by the door and stay a while 🙂
“The greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another.”
– William James
TL;DR: Hi! My name is Bri and I am an anxious mama.
Favorite Coping Tools
- Focusing on what I can control
- Being present in the moment
- Getting outside in nature
- Setting boundaries
- Taking a break from the endless information when I need to
- Guided meditation
- Mantras and breathing exercises
- CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy)
- Trusting my Mama instincts
- Remembering this too shall pass
