5| From Lost to Found: A Mom’s Guide to Prioritizing Herself

Episode Description:

Have you ever felt like the vibrant, passionate woman you once were has been buried under endless to-do lists, career demands, and family responsibilities? In this episode of Finding Me, Again, we explore how to reconnect with yourself and make self-prioritization a guilt-free, sustainable part of your life.

Host Myriam Capehart shares actionable steps, mindset shifts, and simple rituals to help you rediscover the person you were before motherhood while embracing the incredible woman you’ve become. Inspired by wisdom from Jay Shetty and Paulo Coelho, this episode offers a practical framework to fill your own cup, so you can show up as the best version of yourself for everyone around you.

It’s time to stop feeling lost and start finding your way back to you.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why prioritizing yourself is essential, not selfish.
• How small, intentional actions can help you reconnect with yourself.
• The power of boundaries and how to set them guilt-free.
• Simple rituals to anchor your day and create moments of joy.
• How to reflect and adjust as you navigate your journey of self-prioritization.

Quotes from the Episode:

• “You can’t pour from an empty cup.” – Jay Shetty
• “When you say yes to others, make sure you are not saying no to yourself.” – Paulo Coelho
• “Boundaries protect your peace, and peace is priceless.”

Actionable Steps from the Episode:

1. Redefine self-prioritization by acknowledging it as a necessity, not a luxury.
2. Incorporate micro moments of self-care, like journaling or deep breathing.
3. Create a “joy list” of five activities that genuinely make you happy and do one this week.
4. Set one clear boundary and communicate it kindly but firmly.
5. Establish a simple ritual, such as a morning coffee moment or a gratitude practice.
6. Reflect weekly on what’s working and where you can adjust to feel more balanced.

Resources Mentioned:

• Insights from Jay Shetty and Paulo Coelho on self-care and boundaries.
• Practical tools for creating micro moments and intentional rituals.

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Lastly, I’d love to connect with you! Find me on Instagram at @xo_lifeofm and share your reflections or wins. I’d love to hear how you’re prioritizing yourself and finding your way back to you.

Until next time, remember: you deserve the same love and care you so freely give to others. Let’s keep finding our way back to the vibrant, amazing women we’ve always been. 💖