Motherhood is filled with so much invisible work, and one of the hardest parts is holding space for the emotions of those around us, while also managing our own.

This episode is about the emotional load of holding space for others. The unseen labour of supporting others’ feelings as well as your own which can leave you feeling completely drained.  

I share my own recent experience of feeling stretched while managing my toddler’s big emotions (and my own!) and the shifts I made to support myself better.

Here’s what you’ll learn

• What the emotional load really is, and why it often falls on mothers
• How I reflect on my own emotional load and the strategies I use to lighten it
• How to give yourself permission to manage the load imperfectly

Whether it’s your kids, partner, family, or even friends and colleagues, the emotional load can feel overwhelming. But there are ways to ease the weight and show up as the version of yourself you want to be, without sacrificing your own mental wellbeing.

Resources for you

• Want to start lightening your mental load and reconnect with yourself? Download my free A Mother’s Mind Morning Musings guide — 10 simple prompts designed to help you create more space for yourself and feel more supported, in just 10 minutes a day. 
• Become a part of my beautiful community of mums here. 
• A Little Moment to Just Be Me Journal – Reflect and process your emotions with prompts designed just for mums.

Connect with me:

Check out my Mindset Journal, just for Mums HERE
Check out my Website HERE
Connect with me on Instagram @michelle.c.weeks