Sex or sleep…? 😳 | 2-13-24

This is the love issue  — so let’s get spicy for a quick second, okay? 🌶🌶🌶

Our friends at Motherly recently published their Annual State of Motherhood Report and we were floored by how many of us were struggling to get it all in. (Yes, pun totally intended.)

Between working, momming, friending, sleeping and, yup, sexing — many of us are snagging sleep where we can get it — even if it means taking a pass on pleasure.

So — we’ve got to know — where do you stand?

(Vote in last week’s poll? 80% of you said you feel free to parent out loud (aka - advocate when you need to take time to be a mom), but also we hear those of you who commented and said it’s hard when you’re a teacher or physical therapist or any other kind of job where you have to be on all the time!)

This week in The CARRY™ ALL:

•  A mantra to say to yourself every day 

• Ways to fall back in love with your work

• A message to the mom who has a child with anxiety

THE BIG 1️⃣ 2️⃣ 3️⃣

1️⃣ Repeat after me 💘

Repeat after me: “I am doing the best I can with the resources I have available. I am an amazing mom, and I am proud of everything I do, every single day.”  

Let’s be honest: You love everyone else wholeheartedly, so why not give yourself back some of that love? That’s why we thought this article filled with realistic and provocative self-care tips (aka, “setting worry time”) was wonderful. It’s no wonder that mantra is at the top of our list! 

2️⃣ 14 Reasons Why I Love You 

In case you’ve forgotten (like we might have 🫣) — tomorrow is Valentine's Day! And we’ve got just the thing for you to show your kids some love — even at the last minute.

Take a look at this sweet tradition — truly perfect for kids of all ages. Who wouldn’t love their door covered with 14 different affirmations and things you think are remarkable about them? 

Bonus points? You probably have everything you need (paper, tape, and pen) to get this done swimming around in your junk drawer.

3️⃣ Love your work (again)  💌

Speaking of love — if you’ve fallen out of love with your job, we want to help reignite that passion. This article challenges you to start by celebrating others at work. 

What do we mean? Take time to notice when someone else is doing a great job or achieving a milestone — and go out of your way to celebrate them. Watch and be amazed at how this rekindles a little love for what you do.

TO THE MOMS OF OLDER KIDS

If you are thinking about anxiety medication for your child or feeling the weight of motherhood yourself… this is for you. 

• If your little one is experiencing anxiety, you might wonder whether or not medication could benefit them. Even if your child's doctor recommends meds, you could have some understandable questions. We found this article incredibly helpful in navigating it all. And the TLDR: There's no shame in seeking care for your child, whatever it might look like.

• And if you are finding all the things overwhelming, this is totally for you. We see you. Remember that mantra we mentioned above? We want you to know and remember you are doing the best you can and that’s enough.

SHOW YOUR LOVE ❤️

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