54 min
How to ASK for HELP and why it matters now more than ever The Un-Perfected Pod
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Why is it important to set boundaries for our children? In this episode of the Unperfected Pod, Brooke will be discussing how busy working parents can recognize when they need help and how to ask for it. She’ll dive into the cycle of burnout that so many parents experience, addressing why it’s so hard for us to accept assistance and exploring the impact of conditioning on our mental health.
Brooke provides listeners with ideas for how to shed the shame and guilt around asking for help in order to prevent burnout and look after their wellbeing.
Tune in to this week’s episode of the Unperfected Pod as Brooke encourages listeners to lead by example, setting boundaries for our children so that they can live happy lives, and allowing them space to grow!
[00:00 - 02:03] Introduction
Brooke talks about, “How to ask for help and avoid burnout” We spend our days rushing from one thing to the next, not present, and not in our bodies Shame, guilt, anxiety, overwhelm, and irritability come with a burnout rate [02:04 - 25:48] How To Ask For Help And Avoid Burnout
We are not alone in struggling to balance motherhood and life Reprogramming our subconscious beliefs around what it means to be a good enough mother is key Follow your feelings and triggers to identify when you need help Nobody wants to do homework, and it’s normal to feel overwhelmed
[25:49 - 35:01] Finding Community And Dividing The Mental Load Of Parenting
It’s important to be mindful and aware of your feelings, thoughts, and nervous system Find joy in the tasks you do love and focus on those Challenge the way things have always been done and analyze how you’re spending your time, energy, and sanity Divide the emotional and mental labor of parenting 50/50 with your partner
[35:02 - 54:07] Closing Segment
Brooke encourages listeners to lead by example and that it’s okay to ask for help and invest in things that will help us run our homes in a healthy way! To learn more about Brooke and her work, listeners can visit Brooke Jean LLC!
Tweetable Quotes:
“It is safe and it is more than okay for us to invest in the things that are going to help us run our homes in a healthy way. If you don't believe that, write it down and look at it until you do because I'm telling you it is okay.” – Brooke Jean
“We need new beliefs that say Good enough moms decide a couple of things that they're really passionate about and they lead with those in their family. They don't do it all. They do some things really consciously and they let the rest go.” – Brooke Jean
You can connect with Brooke Jean through her:
Website: Brooke Jean LLC
Facebook: Brooke Jean
LinkedIn: Brooke Jean
Twitter: Brooke Jean
Instagram: @brookejeanunperfected
LEAVE A REVIEW
Links:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brookejeanunperfected/
Facebook private group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/MLALTL
Website: https://www.brookejeanllc.com/
Join us!
The Unperfected Mama Group Program
here: https://www.brookejeanllc.com/group-coaching
Why is it important to set boundaries for our children? In this episode of the Unperfected Pod, Brooke will be discussing how busy working parents can recognize when they need help and how to ask for it. She’ll dive into the cycle of burnout that so many parents experience, addressing why it’s so hard for us to accept assistance and exploring the impact of conditioning on our mental health.
Brooke provides listeners with ideas for how to shed the shame and guilt around asking for help in order to prevent burnout and look after their wellbeing.
Tune in to this week’s episode of the Unperfected Pod as Brooke encourages listeners to lead by example, setting boundaries for our children so that they can live happy lives, and allowing them space to grow!
[00:00 - 02:03] Introduction
Brooke talks about, “How to ask for help and avoid burnout” We spend our days rushing from one thing to the next, not present, and not in our bodies Shame, guilt, anxiety, overwhelm, and irritability come with a burnout rate [02:04 - 25:48] How To Ask For Help And Avoid Burnout
We are not alone in struggling to balance motherhood and life Reprogramming our subconscious beliefs around what it means to be a good enough mother is key Follow your feelings and triggers to identify when you need help Nobody wants to do homework, and it’s normal to feel overwhelmed
[25:49 - 35:01] Finding Community And Dividing The Mental Load Of Parenting
It’s important to be mindful and aware of your feelings, thoughts, and nervous system Find joy in the tasks you do love and focus on those Challenge the way things have always been done and analyze how you’re spending your time, energy, and sanity Divide the emotional and mental labor of parenting 50/50 with your partner
[35:02 - 54:07] Closing Segment
Brooke encourages listeners to lead by example and that it’s okay to ask for help and invest in things that will help us run our homes in a healthy way! To learn more about Brooke and her work, listeners can visit Brooke Jean LLC!
Tweetable Quotes:
“It is safe and it is more than okay for us to invest in the things that are going to help us run our homes in a healthy way. If you don't believe that, write it down and look at it until you do because I'm telling you it is okay.” – Brooke Jean
“We need new beliefs that say Good enough moms decide a couple of things that they're really passionate about and they lead with those in their family. They don't do it all. They do some things really consciously and they let the rest go.” – Brooke Jean
You can connect with Brooke Jean through her:
Website: Brooke Jean LLC
Facebook: Brooke Jean
LinkedIn: Brooke Jean
Twitter: Brooke Jean
Instagram: @brookejeanunperfected
LEAVE A REVIEW
Links:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brookejeanunperfected/
Facebook private group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/MLALTL
Website: https://www.brookejeanllc.com/
Join us!
The Unperfected Mama Group Program
here: https://www.brookejeanllc.com/group-coaching
54 min