Atypical Kids, Mindful Parents

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For Your Mental Health, Be Less Like Marie Kondo, More Like Simone Biles

For Your Mental Health, Be Less Like Marie Kondo, More Like Simone Biles

Parents, we need to apply Biles' level of courage to change parenting culture. We must relieve the pressure we put on ourselves, and stop leaving our self-care needs on the back burner.

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Kate Lynch
Jan 29, 2023
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For Your Mental Health, Be Less Like Marie Kondo, More Like Simone Biles
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Are You Waiting to Channel Marie Kondo Before Letting Yourself Do Yoga?

If you’re like a lot of people I know, you put everyone and everything else first. Going it alone with your self-care isn't going so well, but committing...?

Maybe after you declutter the closet you'll be worthy. 😉 JK!

Let’s show up messy and take imperfect action together.

If you’ve been thinking you can’t refill your cup until you’ve got gobs of time… AND your space is Marie Kondo’d… AND you have anticipated the wants and needs of everyone you love (and a few complete strangers)... 

You’re definitely not the only person who has waited until conditions are perfect before trying to fit self-care into your life. 🙋‍♀️

You seriously do NOT need to:

  • Go it alone

  • Berate yourself

  • Wait until your life magically opens up space

    Compassion Club

Protect Your Mind and Body, Rather Than Just Doing What the World Wants

You’re going to become one of those people who says, “Sorry, I can’t work late/bake cookies today." (No need to give a reason - but the…

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