Summary
Self-care for busy moms with exercise and nutrition tips. 0:02
Brittany Pearson helps moms prioritize their health while fulfilling their vocations.
Brittany shares 5 ways for busy moms to prioritize self-care, including moving the body and practicing prayer.
Brittany encourages listeners to go back and listen to previous episodes on self-care if they haven’t yet.
Self-care for busy moms, including prayer and meal prep. 4:13
Brittany shares tips for busy moms to prioritize prayer, including breaking it into smaller chunks and praying during everyday moments like showering or nursing.
Brittany encourages listeners to prioritize prayer even when it feels like there’s no time, using examples from their own experience.
Brittany suggests packing meals like you’re leaving for the day to prioritize self-care and nutrition for stay-at-home moms.
Brittany plans to resume this habit when their husband returns to work, as it will be more challenging to manage lunches and baby care during that time.
Meal prep, hobbies, and productivity tips. 8:53
Brittany preps lunches in advance to save time and reduce stress, often using leftovers or pre-made ingredients.
Brittany prioritizes removing obstacles to success, such as packing lunches and overnight oats at night to simplify mornings.
Brittany recommends touching a hobby every day, even for just 5 minutes, to keep the mind stimulated and provide a break.
Brittany suggests knitting, sewing, handlettering, and Sudoku puzzles as hobbies that can be enjoyed with kids around.
Managing tasks and finding peace as a busy mom. 13:24
Brittany suggests that multitasking can lead to frenzy and mistakes, and recommends focusing on one task at a time to feel more peaceful and calm.
Brittany personally struggles with interrupting tasks to answer questions, pass snacks, or listen to podcasts, and finds it helpful to be intentional about minimizing distractions.
Brittany offers advice on managing chaos in homeschooling, including setting boundaries and taking real breaks.
Brittany shares how they prioritize tasks and delegate responsibilities to their children, teaching them to wait and respect boundaries.
Self-care and prioritizing mental health as a busy mom. 18:23
Brittany takes a daily 10-20 minute break for self-care, usually involving reading or having coffee.
Brittany has been intentional about taking breaks during pregnancy, recognizing the importance of caring for oneself.
Brittany prioritizes taking breaks and practicing self-care to maintain a calm and peaceful demeanor, rather than sacrificing mental health for the sake of perfectionism.
The speaker encourages listeners to engage in hobbies or reading during their breaks to reduce social media usage and increase relaxation.
