55. Mothering Ourselves First: A 10-Day Practice Reset

In this timely episode, we explore that restless, activated energy so many of us feel during the transition from summer to fall - that "summer pause" between camp ending and school starting. If you've been feeling buzzy, anxious, or ready to "bust it" as routines dissolve into endless snacks and unwanted lemonades, this episode validates exactly where you are and offers a powerful solution: a 10-day community reset focused on mothering ourselves first.

Key Points

• Why the end of summer leaves so many mothers feeling depleted and activated rather than refreshed
• The connection between cyclical living and seasonal transitions - how late summer mirrors the luteal phase energy
• Understanding why your body temperature and energy naturally rise during this time, creating that "ready to explode" feeling
• How lack of routine affects our nervous system and why structure actually supports our self-care practices
• The difference between anxiety-driven "productivity" and truly nourishing self-care practices
• Why 10 minutes a day of intentional practice can create profound shifts in how we mother ourselves

The Cyclical Living Connection

• How the four stages of the menstrual cycle mirror the four seasons, with late summer correlating to the luteal phase
• Why the luteal stage has two parts: the energizing "buzzy" beginning and the building heat that needs release
• Understanding this natural temperature rise in your body and energy as normal, not something to fix
• How this seasonal/cyclical awareness helps us anticipate and work with our natural rhythms rather than against them

The 10-Day Reset: Mothering Ourselves First

• What it means to prioritize 10 minutes daily for practices that truly nourish rather than just organize or accomplish
• Examples of nourishing practices: phone-free walks, yoga nidra, therapy ball rolling, meditation, gentle movement
• How community accountability makes us more likely to maintain consistent self-care practices
• The difference between "begin" and "begin again" moments - both are equally valid starting points

Integration Practices

• Identifying what truly nourishes you versus what your inner planner or anxiety wants you to do
• Creating intentional practices that connect you to joy, pleasure, ease, and rest
• Using seasonal transitions as natural reset points for establishing or returning to supportive routines
• Building structure that supports rather than restricts your self-care

Quotes "It's not make time for yourself and go organize a drawer, right? It's not letting your inner planner or your anxiety drive the bus."

"This is why I am announcing right now that we are going to do collectively in our community a 10 day reset. It's called mothering ourselves first."

Resources Mentioned

• Mothering Ourselves First 10-Day Reset: https://www.theschoolofmom.com/reset
• School of Mom community for ongoing support: https://theschoolofmom.com/
• Yoga therapy balls as a favorite nourishing tool

What's Coming Next Join the community reset starting September 14th and discover how 10 minutes a day of intentional self-mothering can transform your relationship with routine, self-care, and the natural rhythms of your body and the seasons.

Thank you for tuning in to this episode of "Mothering Ourselves Mindfully." We look forward to sharing more insights and inspiration in the upcoming episodes!

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