Life Coaching for Moms
When a woman becomes a mother, her life completely changes. Many of these changes are positive, as children enrich our lives, teach us how to love unconditionally, and are inspirational for finding enormous inner strength. With this tremendous love and opportunity for growth, also come transition. Having children can change every other aspect of our lives, such as relationships, physical space, time, self-confidence, identity, career, passions, appearance, self-care and sanity. Mothers are sometimes left feeling like they don’t know who they are or what they want out of life anymore. Some expecting and new moms are blinded by this shift and seek support right away. Many other moms press the pause button and devote years taking care of everyone else – only to wake up one morning feeling completely overwhelmed or unfulfilled with their lives.
Life coaching philosophy believes in the power of our innate wisdom. You will not receive advice, judgment or opinions in the coaching process. You will be given a safe space, some gentle nudging and lots of effective questioning to discover what you need. As a life coach, Heather will take you from where you are to where you want to go. She will inspire you to reflect on who you are in addition to being a mom, support you in designing motherhood your way, and help you to bring back your mojo! Coaching is a place to reconnect with you and learn to thrive as a woman and mom. You will create a special time just for you to reflect on what is working in your life and what is not, and also come up with a plan for how to improve your overall joy. By listening to what you say, what is not being said, and being fully present, Heather will give the support you need to move forward. You will gain clarity, shift unproductive perspectives, work through fear, create your intended changes and ultimately reach your goals to create a life you love. Coaching differs from therapy or counseling as each session is focused on the present and future, not the past. Life coaching is most effective with emotionally healthy, high-functioning people who are going through a life transition or who may be feeling unfulfilled, overwhelmed or stuck in one or more areas of their life.
Click for Heather's Mama Mojo Coaching Packages
Complementary 15- min intro phone session $125/90-min intake session, $100/50-min follow up
These pampering packages include successive (weekly or bi-weekly) 50- minute coaching sessions plus e-mail support, activities and homework (playful experiments).
Beyond The Baby Bump
Congratulations on your big news! How are you feeling? I am sure you have done your research about how to care for your baby. There is endless (and sometimes unsolicited) information on car seats, strollers, feeding-sleeping-soothing techniques, birthing options and parenting philosophies. But have you thought about your own emotional needs as you prepare to embark on this new journey? Who do you want to be as a new mother? What do you need to not just survive, but thrive in the first year? Making the commitment to reflect on your values, priorities, visions (and perhaps fears) of motherhood will empower you to be confident in your decisions. Own your unique experience, create motherhood on your terms, maintain your identity as a woman, and create a life you love!
Breathe Mom
The first years of motherhood are filled with extreme emotions. Riding this roller coaster of elation, exhaustion, chest bursting love, and frustration (or perhaps some buyer’s remorse), can make any new mother doubt herself, and her abilities as a caretaker. You are not alone – even if everyone else seems to be smiling through it. Are you ready to create motherhood on your terms? Carve out some essential time to reflect on what is working in your life, and what is not. Learn to accept and embrace the changes in your life in which you have no control. Prioritize and set goals for the areas you intend to improve. Find confidence in your parenting philosophies and in your decision to work or stay home. Having this support during the early years is invaluable for keeping you sane, and creating more joy overall.
Bring Back My Mojo!
After the early stages of motherhood are a distant memory, you can come up for air. However, after the shock of motherhood, you may be left wondering about the strange woman who is occupying your body. This identity shift may happen as a new mother, or as your children become more independent – starting kindergarten, middle school or perhaps even moving out of the house and leaving an empty nest. You may have recently discovered that in taking care of everyone else, you have completely neglected yourself. Are you feeling lonely, resentful or unfulfilled? Commit to some non-negotiable self-care. Recreate who you are in addition to bring a mom, tap into forgotten passions, revisit values, remember what fuels your fire, and makes your heart sing. Reconnect with you and learn to thrive as a WOMAN and a mom!
Balancing The Motherload
Even though mothers are masterful multi-taskers, the duties of a mother will never be done. Many mothers are completely stressed and overwhelmed with their list of undoable tasks. It is common to feel guilty, depleted and frustrated when you can’t keep up. Do you feel like your life is so delicately balanced that if you even breathe wrong, the whole load may tumble down? Release the need to be perfect, tell your type A overachieving self to take a hike, cut your to-do list in half, learn to say no, release unrealistic expectations, and simplify your life. Reflect on your core values of what is really important, learn to be fully present, and increase your enjoyment as a mother and woman. Explore what is giving you joy in your life and get rid what is zapping your energy – without the guilt or fear.
*New thoughts and behaviors take practice and time to build. In order to maximize the benefits of coaching, we strongly recommend that you make a commitment to yourself and invest in the coaching process for a minimum of three months (six or 12 sessions).
Not a Mom? No Problem!
Are you intrigued by life coaching and want to see how it could improve your overall joy? We also have coaching for women, men and teens who may be feeling unfulfilled, overwhelmed or stuck in one or more areas of their life. Ask for a complimentary phone session to create a custom package.
