Let's talk about stress, baby!

Let's talk the good and bad about stress and what might help you better manage stress

View this email in your browser This Month... "Some stress is a good thing, but too much stress is not. Find your ways to manage stress." —Suzanne Brown Others' Thoughts... "Find an activity that centers you and then make time for it—no matter what. " — Brené Brown, award-winning author, speaker, researcher Share Tweet Forward Mompowerment Thoughts Hi read, How are you today? Did you know that April is Stress Awareness Month? As if working mamas need to be more aware of their stress! But let's talk about stress, baby! (Does that make you think of the Salt-N-Pepa song?) For starters, let me say this. I am on the side of some stress is good. Things like deadlines, learning new skills, etc. can be stressful. Those stressful moments can help you build your abilities, gain confidence (especially as you build skills), and even positively impact your memory. When small bursts of stress become chronic or overwhelming, that isn't helpful to anyone. That's when things like fight, flight, or freeze kick in. That's when you can start to feel burnout. So, what can you do to kick stress to the curb? I'm sharing a few different ways that might help. Move your body. Movement varies, based on your needs, preferences, and the moment you're in. Create a workout routine at a gym or using the many online options, some of which are free on YouTube. Take a walk, solo or with a friend or colleague (walking meetings rock!). Do a dance party in the kitchen, solo or with your kids, as you prep dinner. Don't forget about yoga or stretching as a low impact option for moving your body.    Practice stillness. Start your day with a self-care check-in to see how you're feeling and make adjustments as necessary. Meditate (I love the Calm app for this). Practice mindfulness (I gave some examples on LinkedIn in my weekly video this week.) Breathe. Try energy tapping. Create an infrastructure to support your stress management. Say No to say Yes to time and space for what you need to better manage stress. Share the mental load with your significant other and village. Prioritize self-care, whatever that looks like for you. Create a tribe to support you. Be realistic about what you can accomplish. Work smarter. And through all of this, give yourself space & grace as you figure things out. Being stressed doesn't mean you've failed. It's a signal to make intentional changes. You've got this, mama! What changes will you make to better manage your stress? Already a pro at managing stress? I'd love to hear what tips you share with your friends who are struggling. Be well,  Suzanne   PS Don't let your kids become frequent donors to their school's Lost & Found! Check out my favorite personalized stick-on labels from Mabel's Labels and make labeling your child's stuff easy. (affinity link)   Share Tweet Forward How Can I Help You? You want meaningful changes to create a balanced lifestyle, but you're not sure where to start. Book 1:1 time to tackle a specific challenge like how to be more productive this year. Have Suzanne review a proposal for changes at work. Take action now to help you maximize your time or start moving closer to the work-life balance you crave! Don't find yourself in the same place at the same time next year.  As a manager or senior leader, are you focusing more on employee well-being this year? Schedule time for a strategy session with me to brainstorm how you can support your employees to attract and retain the amazing working moms and dads in your organization. Include a workshop with Suzanne in your plan for 2024. Or recommend my workshops or trainings to Employee Resource Group (ERG) leaders at your company. See more about Suzanne's speaking services and topics 20-minute, 60-minute, half-day, and full-day VIP sessions available Book Your Session Today! Insights from Mompowerment Follow Mompowerment on LinkedIn Check out the latest LinkedIn videos from Mompowerment In April, I'm talking about stress management as a working mom or dad. It's a multi-part series that starts with why stress can be helpful. You can develop skills, grow confidence, and improve your memory. Watch now... 10 Tips to Manage Stress as a Working Mom Being a working mom can be stressful. I share 10 practical tips to help you take action so you can better manage your stress now. Read more... Thoughts from Others and Tools Can Ambition and Motherhood Co-Exist? 9 Parenting Practices From Around The World That May Have You Questioning Your Own 16 Simple Ways to Relieve Stress The Funniest Tweets From Parents This Week (April 6-12) Upcoming Events Mompowerment Facebook group May accountability session 5/17 12pm CST (must be a Mompowerment Facebook group member to join) University of Texas at Austin Startup Event for Driving Innovation (Mompowerment is an exhibitor) Startup City Limits: Schedule (free registration) 4/19 1-5pm Vision board session for Austin moms and teen and tween daughters TBD Private events for various groups and companies New trainings will be coming soon! Buy the Books Grab your copy of either of the award-winning Mompowerment books for yourself, your friends and colleagues, or your employees.  Buy "Mompowerment" Book on Amazon Buy "The Mompowerment Guide to Work-Life Balance" on Amazon About Suzanne Brown Suzanne Brown is a strategic marketing and business consultant and work-life balance speaker, workplace strategist, and bestselling and 4-time award-winning author. She empowers working moms to create greater work-life balance and helps companies become more balance friendly. Read her weekly blog, watch her TED talk, or read more about her books at www.mompowerment.com. She lives in Austin, TX with her husband and two young boys. Copyright © 2024 Mompowerment, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at our website to receive a book sample of The Mompowerment Guide to Work-life Balance: Insights from Working Moms on Balancing Career and Family. You will be receiving the Introduction and Chapter One. 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