22. How I found time for myself as an overwhelmed mum

After taking a short break from the podcast, I realised something needed to change. Life felt hectic, everything was competing for my attention and I desperately needed some time that belonged to me.

In this episode, I share how rearranging my routine helped me create space for movement, breathwork, meditation, journalling and focused work. For me, that meant getting up at 5am three mornings a week, going to bed earlier and working with the changing energy of my menstrual cycle.

This is absolutely not me telling you to join the 5AM club. It’s an honest look at what happened when I stopped trying to squeeze everything into the end of an exhausting day and started asking when I actually had the energy and support to do the things that mattered to me.

If motherhood feels overwhelming and you never seem to have time for yourself, this episode might help you look at your routine differently and find a little space that works for your life.

I also mention menstrual cycle awareness and cycle syncing. Listen to Episode 5 for a deeper introduction to understanding and working with your menstrual cycle.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Sandy’s YouTube breathwork sessions: https://www.youtube.com/breathewithsandy

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