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211. Do Mornings Stress You Out? 10 Ways Working Moms Can Stay Calm In The Chaos

May 6, 2025

Mornings can be chaotic for working moms, but there are ways to find calm. Discover ten practical strategies to transform mayhem into manageable moments. Learn how grounding techniques and mindset shifts can reset your energy. Humor and music can elevate the morning mood, while letting go of perfection can lead to winning the day. Simple phrases can help maintain peace amidst the noise. Embrace these tips to navigate the morning chaos with grace!

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ADVICE

Pause to Stay Calm

Pause before reacting in chaotic moments to create space between chaos and your response.
Use deep breaths and affirmations like "I am the calm in the storm" to maintain composure.

ADVICE

Narrate Chaos with Humor

Narrate the morning chaos like a sportscaster to gain humor and perspective.
Humor breaks tension and helps everyone reset emotionally during stressful mornings.

INSIGHT

You Are the Morning Thermostat

Your energy sets the emotional thermostat for your family each morning.
Staying steady models emotional regulation and anchors everyone amid chaos.

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Hi Mamas,

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Even the most organized mom can feel thrown off the minute her crew wakes up. In this episode, I share 10 simple, sanity-saving strategies to help you stay grounded, present, and calm… even when your morning routine is completely derailed.
You’ll walk away with mindset shifts, nervous system resets, and laugh-out-loud tricks to help you show up as the calm in your family’s chaos.

Because even when things get loud, you don’t have to lose your peace.

🔑 What You’ll Learn:

How to ground yourself when everything feels chaotic
Why your energy sets the emotional tone (and how to reset it)
The power of humor, music, and connection to shift the morning mood
How to let go of perfection and still win the morning
Simple phrases to speak calm into the chaos

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Kerri

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