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Hi Instagram fam! It’s been a minute so let’s do an introduction game. 1 thing about the past, current life and future. 1) I used to be a dancer, in fact lived in NYC for a year chasing that dream 2) I am currently on maternity leave from having my twin boys but I am currently licensed for teletherapy in the state of Florida and in person @thecollaborativemiami . I’m also learning to function on zero sleep with infant twins and a 3 year old. 3) I am excited to start my training with @postpartumsupportinternational to specialize in all things perinatal because I love working with other women. I am also hopeful I will sleep again.. eventually. . . Your turn 1 thing about your past, present, and future! Ready set, go!

Let’s talk about what anxiety actually is.. in the most simple terms. When the human body perceives a threat, the body releases adrenaline to help you survive or escape the threat. (Think cavemen escaping a lion 🦁) That adrenaline (+other things released by your body) is why we have feelings of anxiety. We obviously no longer have to run from lions but our “threats” maybe a big speech or exam. In these cases anxiety is totally normal. . What’s not normal is feeling this way all the time, about things that aren’t so threatening. . All of this said to make 2 points: 1) You will never be completely anxiety free, as it’s needed to cope with highly stressful and important situations 2) Your body isn’t broken for experiencing anxiety. It means it’s protecting you. Respect that. Honor that.

Where are my type B people at? Y’all I am with you! I AM YOU. My artistic right brain, type b personality wants to be freeeeeee. I hate feeling held back by a schedule or routine, but this maternity leave has me really changing my perspective on the value of a schedule. . Sharing some of my lessons from setting up a recent routine/schedule for myself. With a 3 year old and newborn twins... there is ALWAYS something that needs to be done, but I have found so much peace in beating able to say... it’s okay the laundry is full, but tomorrow is laundry day. The dishes are overwhelming but I am going to them all tonight, no feeling like I can’t cuddle with this sweet baby or play frozen with my 3 year old over the pressure to do ALL THE OTHER THINGS. . My schedule isn’t super structured, it’s really more of a routine but it works for me. . Who here loves a schedule? Why?

Just realized I haven’t baby spammed this account in a while. Happy Saturday y’all!

I hear “they just aren’t the same person I fell in love with/married ” as a reason for separation. . Look y’all I got married at 21. I really hope I am not the same person 😬. I hope I have grown and changed. . We sometimes get uncomfortable when we see a partner making changes. Perhaps the fear is that they will change and your relationship will change, but it’s truly liberating to give one another permission to change. . So your New Years challenge is this. Ask your partner what they want to do with the new year. Ask them how you can support them. Heck, make a goal together as a couple!

Whoa! How on earth is it 2020? If I am keeping it 💯. I have zero goals, intentions, mantras, or whatever else I am supposed to have at the turn of this year. Why? Because I need rest. Yep. I said it. The holidays are busy. I am not ready to jump into something new. And you don’t have to be either. New Years is beautiful and a great opportunity to reflect and start a new. But. I don’t know about you, I have had zero time to even sit. Definitely no time to really reflect on what has happened in 2019. So, sure. I will set some goals and intentions for the new year, but not right now. Here are some other reminders from me to you as your scroll through your feeds today ❤️❤️

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