116. Tired Mom to Energized Mom: 4 Steps Beyond Mental Health Days
Feeling depleted, overwhelmed, and like you're running on empty? You're not alone. In this episode, we're breaking down why mental health days aren't fixing your exhaustion and the 4 proven steps to reclaim your energy.
Chapters:
00:00 The truth about mom exhaustion
04:15 Why traditional self care isn't working
08:34 How I went from an anxious, overstimulated mom to calm, motivated & balanced as a single mom
11:00 4 steps to sustainable energy, patience & presence
13:18 Release & reset ritual to regulate your nervous system
19:40 Invite to workshop for overwhelmed moms on finding balance in their everyday lives, without taking time off of work and burning through their PTO
Are you constantly feeling depleted, taking "mental health days" that turn into catch-up days, and wondering why nothing seems to fix your exhaustion? In this episode, I'm sharing my journey from being an overwhelmed single mom working part-time (and still feeling exhausted!) to discovering the surprising truth about sustainable energy that changed everything.
What we cover:
- Why being a "good employee" might be draining your energy 🔋
- The hidden reason self-care Sundays aren't enough
- How to make the shift from survival mode to thriving
- 4 practical steps to feel energized without burning through your PTO
- The counterintuitive approach that helped me stay present instead of mentally spiraling
Key takeaways:
- Make the reason for change about YOU (not your kids, not your partner)
- Create a 30-second release & reset ritual
- Identify & hold boundaries that serve your energy
- Learn what motivates your self-sabotage
🎯 ANNOUNCEMENT: Join my FREE workshop "Balance Without Burning Your PTO" on Wednesday, February 19th at 12pm EST. I'll be diving deeper into:
- Why taking days off isn't fixing your exhaustion (and what actually will)
- The 4 hidden patterns sabotaging your work-life balance
- My 3-step framework for transitioning from work-to-home while increasing your energy
Register here: https://www.samanthapenkoff.com/balance-pto
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1:1 coaching: Now accepting applications, 4 spots open. Apply here.
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