Feeling Let Down on Mother's Day? You're Not Alone + How to Cope

Feeling a little down after Mother's Day? You're not alone. In this episode, Stephanie acknowledges the complex emotions that can arise when Mother's Day doesn't meet expectations. She explores the influence of social media and offers practical, compassionate strategies to navigate disappointment and find comfort in knowing you're not the only one who feels this way.

Key Takeaways:

• Acknowledge and validate your feelings of disappointment if Mother's Day didn't meet your expectations.
• Understand that it's common to feel let down, and you are not alone in this experience.
• Recognize the powerful influence of social media and curated online content on shaping our Mother's Day expectations.
• Learn 6 actionable steps to cope with disappointment and move forward with grace and self-compassion:
  • Acknowledge your feelings.
  • Resist the blame game.
  • Communicate gently and later.
  • Focus on what was good.
  • Practice radical self-care.
  • Reframe and recalibrate expectations for the future.
• Hear a relatable personal anecdote about a Mother's Day experience and the importance of open communication.
• Shift your perspective to focus on self-compassion and recognizing your inherent worth as a mother, regardless of one day's events.
• Embrace the power of self-care as a way to nurture yourself beyond the expectations of a single holiday.

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