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Five Strategies to Reduce
MOM ANXIETY
BY AMBER TRUEBLOOD
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Stress and anxiety are so common that we simply do not believe it ’ s possible to be an “ unflustered ” mom these days . Sometimes it ’ s even worn as a badge of honor ; the exhaustion , the lack of time and space for yourself . Even when moms take a break , it ’ s seen as luxurious and often comes with loads of guilt . This is not okay .
Moms not only deserve an “ unflustered ” life , they can be better mothers , better partners , and better bosses when they learn and utilize effective self-care strategies . But , not all self-care is created equal . The five anxiety styles is a novel framework for uncovering what strategies
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