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From Burnout to Empowerment - My Conversation with Alyssa Brade
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Alyssa is a storyteller living with her husband and two toddler boys in the remote countryside of Washington state. A millennial mom navigating the parenting challenges of today's demanding world, Alyssa brings her personal experiences, background in English and anthropology, and a unique blend of empathy and expertise to fellow mothers. Join her in exploring heavily researched tools to reduce burnout, reclaim overall well-being, and rediscover an empowered you.
Key Takeaways
- Importance of not losing yourself when caring for others, and pursuing your own goals/dreams
- Dangers of information overload and not trusting your intuition as a caregiver
- Value of being present and practicing "slow living" rather than constantly rushing
- Need for a community/village to support caregivers across different life stages
- Assessing your own mental health as a critical part of being an effective caregiver
Topics
Losing Yourself in Caregiving
- Alyssa's quote: "Find yourself again, have goals, hopes, dreams. It doesn't mean you're a bad mom or you don't care about your family. It means you love them enough not to lose yourself in the process."
- Importance of maintaining your identity and not sacrificing everything for caregiving roles
- Potential for resentment if you completely lose yourself
Information Overload and Intuition
- An overabundance of advice/information online can lead to analysis paralysis
- Often contradictory information from different sources
- It can cause you to second-guess your intuition about what's best for your child/loved one
Slow Living and Being Present
- Slow Living and Being Present
- Constant rushing and trying to "do it all" prevents you from being fully present
- Example of Alyssa stressing about finding a birthday cupcake rather than enjoying the moment
- Kids value presence over perfection
- Opportunities to involve kids and teach life skills when going slowly
Need for a Village
- Modern isolation and nuclear families deprive caregivers of a support system
- Value of interacting with people in different life stages for wisdom and perspective
- Creating neighborhoods/communities that bring different generations together
Assessing Mental Health
- Importance of evaluating your own mental health, which can be impacted by caregiving
- Alyssa's examples of postpartum depression and accident after burning out
- Kids will mirror your mental/emotional state as a model
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