Nicky Asher-Bowling, an exhausted mother, embarks on a journey to manage her stress and improve her relationships by actively taking a break from social media, engaging in self-care and creating a daily routine, despite her overwhelming feelings of guilt.

"You have to take care of yourself. And Moms, if you don't take care of yourself, nobody else will. I'm serious. I'm freaking serious. And your kids will love you for it, I promise."

Nicky Asher-Bowling is a motherhood expert and founder of Motherhood Unfiltered. She is passionate about helping moms manage stress and create healthy routines for themselves and their families.

She's been dealing with the effects of stress, anxiety and depression and was struggling to find a way to cope. She decided to take matters into her own hands and start a routine of stress management. She removed social media from her phone, created an electronic free time block, and implemented a morning and evening routine. Nicky prioritized the things that needed her attention and took ten minutes a day to give her brain a break. She slowly worked her way through her list and in the end, found herself a much better person for her family and community.

In this episode, you will learn the following:

1. How to Manage Stress and Anxiety: Learn the tools to recognize symptoms and create a routine to improve your wellbeing.

2. The Benefits of Taking a Break from Social Media: Discover the physical and mental benefits of taking a break from your devices.

3. Establishing a Wind Down Routine: Find out how to give yourself time to relax in the evening and prepare for the next day.

Resources:

https://nickyasherbowling.com/product/how-deep-in-the-funk-are-you-assessment/

Website: https://www.nickyasherbowling.com

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