He’s baaaaaaack! 💈💈💈🤎🤎
Gotta say, I def don’t hate it… 😉 😉😉
Thnx @paulchuxtable at @victorybarbers, you miracle worker, you….
#beforeandafter #hair #menlonghair #haircut #shorthair #hairideas #menslonghairdontcare #manbun #manbunnomore #hairtransformation #hairtransition #mycrush #ageaintnothingbutanumber
#midlifeawakening #Ineedmysassback #dadsneedtheirsassbacktoo #change #timeforchange #parenthood #fatherhood #burnout #parenting #parentburnout #dadlife #selfcare
Which dad look wins?
M E N T A L * LOAD B U R N O U T :: Navigating the depths of #burnout has been a soul-stirring journey.
Balancing the roles as a #homeschoolmama (#neurodivergence, both ends), #elderly #caregiver, and a creative (and stubborn) #businessowner has left me questioning my worth and purpose.
Struggling to find validation in the #invisibletasks and overwhelmed by the never-ending demands, I finally reached a breaking point.
Amidst the chaos, I realized I was neglecting the most important person in this equation.
Me.
The pursuit of perfection in my personal life as a mama and caregiver, and my relentless pursuit of success in my own career, had clouded my vision, leaving me empty and depleted. But in the darkness of burnout, I found #momentsofclarity and an overwhelming sense of gratitude.
I discovered :
• I can’t do it all - no one human can
• I need to extend grace to myself as I ask of others
• Learn the importance of setting boundaries
• Honoring my limitations
• Embracing the power of saying no (even to myself…)
And above all, I found solace in surrendering to my #faith, trusting that everything will fall into place in its own time and on HIS time 🙏 - and not necessarily on MY time.
To all the #mamas and caregivers out there navigating the treacherous waters of burnout, know that you’re not alone. Take a moment to pause, to breathe, and to honor the strength it takes to be OK with NOT being OK.
What are the a-ha moments you’ve discovered in the depths of burnout?
#BurnoutAwareness #SelfDiscovery #caregiverburnout #momburnout
#momlife #momlifeunfiltered
L O V E :: Now that time is not something I have much of, #homeschooling and #caregiving at both ends of the generational spectrum, gone are the days of planning unique dates with the hubs, creative #Valentine #crafts with the kids , heart shaped lunch surprises, Pinterest-referenced displays of affection vomiting all over my house.
All I can hope for on this day and every other day of the year, is for my family to know how loved they are, and to remind myself that our love for each other can get us through the toughest of seasons.
I am also reminded that when I’m having those not-so-easy moments, where I question if I’m doing ok as their very exhausted Mama basically on survival mode (they even call me the Hulk when I’m especially sleep deprived… more on that later) - I catch spontaneous moments like these and i think… “Maybe I’m doing something right…”
#HappyLoveDay #HappyValentinesDay #HappyGalentinesDay #HappyFriendshipDay - whatever it looks like for you….
How does #LoveDay look for you these year? Tell me in the Comments 👇🏻
M A K E U P :: Come #getmyfaceon before this exhausted mama shows up on @andrewvelazquez_ ‘ amazing #podcast, @mindfulartistpodcast. (He’s awesome, go follow him! And follow your girl at @sassandsmalltalkpodcast while you’re at it… 😉)
I’m low key ADDICTED to this new custom palette thnx to my fave, cream based #3dmakeup from #seint. Took me less than 10 minutes (10 MINUTES!!) to get ready before going “on air” with the makeup master himself (standby for me adding his insane and bold palette #micorazon to my #dailyroutine!)
All nerves, for obvious reasons - but nice NOT to be late (for once), have any blatant makeup emergencies (the usual) - though this chaotic mama needed some last minute support from @caarly.xo to fix a hair emergency. We all need a Carly - bonus if she comes with a 4 year old mini me with an equally stylin’ eye, to offer an even more honest perspective.
Hey busy Mamas - what’s your quick and easy makeup routine? Throw me some of your hacks in the comments below. And if you want to be #colormatched with this faboosh line - comment “MATCH” and I’ll help you out!
#GRWM #GMFO #seintmakeup #seintbeauty #getmysassback #mamajourney #findmeagain #podcast #podcastguest
O N E :: Making a declaration to myself (and to all y’all) that it’s time to stop making excuses and start prioritizing ME again, not just as #hotmess, always running late, homeschool Mama Deb, or as chaotic, always on panic mode, caregiver/daughter Deb, but just as me.
Me, Deb.
I’m tired of succumbing to this chaos that is my life. It’s not sustainable. And it’s not working for me or my family.
So my promise to myself - is to take one tiny step, one tiny action, ONE DAY AT A TIME - that will bring me one step closer to finding “me” again.
Who’s with me?
And if you took on this journey or are in the midst of it - how did it go for you?
#readyforchange #2024 #caregiver #sandwichgen #sandwichgeneration #sandwichgenerationlife #sandwichgenerationfamily #faithjourney #physicaljourney #mentalhealth #findmeagain #momlife #momsoftiktok #mom #momtok #findmygroove #howmamagothergrooveback #bringthatsassback #hotmessmom #hotmessmomclub #hotmessmomsquad #homeschoolmom #homeschool
Thnx for the gentle nudge @made.collectively.yyc @made.collectively.yyc @lilkeez Hope to do you proud ❤️