{15.3} Saying Yes To You Makes You a Better Mum
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This week on Raising Healthy Mothers I’m diving into why meeting your own needs isn’t selfish; it’s essential. Ignoring them leads to depletion: brain fog, mood swings, constant irritation, frequent illness, or just that sense of exhaustion that never quite lifts.
When you start to re-fuel yourself with the nutrients, rest and boundaries you’ve been missing, you shift back into the steady, calm, good-humoured mum you want to be, and that has a ripple effect on your whole family.
What you’ll learn in this episode:
Why depletion is more than just “being tired”
The hidden costs of constantly pushing through
How nourishing yourself changes family life, from calmer mealtimes to smoother mornings
Action step for today: Notice one moment where you usually ignore your needs, and make a different choice.
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