May 09, 2017

How Can Mama Get Some ME-Time

May 09, 2017/ Nadia Castonguay

I have decided to take a little break from blogging, but still want you to get the good stuff.. So, here is the Episode #2 of The Happy Mama Show! Enjoy! (And share!!)

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Nadia Castonguay, wellness coach for moms

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The Universe will show you the answer. You simply have to listen!
After my depressed induced post, I came across this article from tetribe.net -
The Personality Trait You Hide From The Rest Of The World, Based On Your Zodiac Sign
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18 – Pisces Her: You Breakdown Emotionally Behind Closed Doors

There’s a good reason everyone should have a Pisces woman as a close friend and that’s because they are the best shoulder to cry on during a time of need. They are great listeners, excellent advisors and fiercely loyal to those they are close with. You can always pick up the phone any time of day and talk through all of your problems

However, they are less rock and more emotional sponge which at times can lead them to feel overwhelmed. They have to take time out and have a little emotional outburst of their own, then return back to reality, ready to take on the world’s problems once again. They are also extremely sensitive so any cold comments or cutting remarks aimed towards can hurt them for days.
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#pisceswomen #mentalbreakdown #personality #motherhood #attitudeofgratitude #blessed #strongwoman #goddessrising

I feel the darkness moving in closer.
I feel its warmth inviting me in.
I wonder, what if I just give in & let go?
Settle in its warmth and comfort.
I am tired.
I am tired of fighting.
I am tired of being strong.
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After having Adèle, I kept picturing getting into an accident. Not because I wanted to die, but because I wanted someone to help me with the kids..and I wanted someone to take care of me! Getting to the hospital was the only option that seemed logical to me.
It never happened, but I cried many nights hoping that by some miracle someone would notice how deep down into the black hole I was.
No one did.
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I knew something had to chance.
I fought for my life.
And now, it’s creeping around again.
It feels like an old friend that I’m trying to avoid..but it keeps popping up!
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I’ve recently realized that I’ve been adding more and more things to my priority list..and I’ve been bumping myself from the #1 spot.
I’ve been telling mamas to make self-care a daily thing, make themselves a priority and yet, I’ve forgotten to do it myself..
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It’s not easy.
I feel like I’m sinking.
But I need to save myself...again!
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#mentalhealthawareness #postpartumdepression #momof2 #tiredofbeingtired #yougotthismama #mamapreneur #selflovewarrior

I am very good at putting a mask and hiding my feelings.
I am very good at pretending everything is okay when they are not.
I am very good at being the glue that holds everything together when I am literally falling appart.

But I can’t take much of it anymore.
I don’t want to hide my feelings!
I don’t want to pretend like everything’s okay!
I want someone else to be MY glue for once!

My sanity matters.
It’s time that I show myself some respect and compassion.
It’s time that I step up, speak up & do what’s best for ME!

I have a jam packed weekend ahead of me - birthday celebrations for my 12 year old. So, I might take advice from DJ Tanner and schedule a breakdown for Sunday evening, when everything is over.. I need Spring! I need a breath of fresh air. I need to breathe & love myself! ❤️🌸
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#compassionate #selflovefirst #momof2 #breakdown #sanitybreak #wifelife #mentalhealthwarrior #spring2018 #spiritjunkiemom #chakrahealing #chakrabalancing

“Dad, I love you!”
“Mom, I love you!”
“And I love ME too!”
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Proud of her, I throw in a “That’s right!”
She looks up at me and says: “well mom, if I don’t love myself, how can I love anyone else?!”
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My mama heart filled with joy instantly!
My mama heart, the heart that’s been working so hard on herself, on her self-esteem, her confidence, her self-love...she screamed YESSSSSS!!!!
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I became a coach to help moms love themselves so much that it will overflow onto the next generation of women! ❤️
I began this work because I knew that I had to deal with my own sh!t so my daughter wouldn’t have to carry my baggage around! 💼
Beautiful Adèle, you have helped me grow so much...and I know this is just the beginning! I love YOU!! Now mamas, I have a question for you: When was the last time you said I LOVE ME?! 😘
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#confidence #loveyourweight #personaltrainer #health #progressnotperfection #sanityoverabs #strongnotskinny #fitmom #fitnessjourney #momswhoworkout #healthylifestyle #workoutmotivation #beagoddess #wellness #happiness #motherhood #momof2 #momlife #busymom #blissful #choosejoy #wellbeing #postpartum #selfcarematters #coffeebreak #wellnesswarrior #happinessisachoice #selflove #daughter

Monday Mantra 🌸 Every Journey Begins With A Single Step
🧘🏻‍♀️ what’s a mantra you ask?
A mantra is a word or sound repeated to aid concentration in meditation.
Repeat this as needed throughout the day! ❤️
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#monday #mantra #journey #sayituntilyoubelieveit #mamapreneur #fitnesscoach #selfcare #momof2 #blessed #attitudeofgratitude #progressnotperfection #sanityoverabs #yougotthis

Spring has Sprung!
Did you know that like mama Earth, we go through seasons too??
Winter is a time to bundle up, eat comfort food and hibernate... and when Spring finally gets here, it’s a like a big sigh of relief! A good morning stretch! Time to wake up and smell the coffee ☕️! Are you ready to give your body a good Spring Cleaning? Help your body detox naturally? Get rid of a few cravings you’ve been holding on for a little too long?

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🧘🏻‍♀️Quick 7 minute daily workouts
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Are you ready to drop the cravings and the Winter weight??
Click the link in my bio to join the fun!!
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#confidence #loveyourweight #personaltrainer #health #progressnotperfection #sanityoverabs #strongnotskinny #fitmom #fitnessjourney #momswhoworkout #healthylifestyle #workoutmotivation #beagoddess #wellness #happiness #motherhood #momof2 #momlife #busymom #blissful #choosejoy #wellbeing #postpartum #selfcarematters #coffeebreak #wellnesswarrior #happinessisachoice #detox #spring

I have this goal: I want to visit Paris soon!
My son recently saw a picture of the Eiffel tower and told me “I’d like to go there someday” and now, Adèle saw this pajama and said “Oh, it’s the Eiffel tower, can I have it mom? I’d love to go see it someday!”
So, we now have Adèle has our walking (and talking) vision board!! Do you have family dreams/goals??
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#confidence #loveyourweight #personaltrainer #health #progressnotperfection #sanityoverabs #strongnotskinny #fitmom #fitnessjourney #momswhoworkout #healthylifestyle #workoutmotivation #beagoddess #wellness #happiness #motherhood #momof2 #momlife #busymom #blissful #choosejoy #wellbeing #postpartum #selfcarematters #coffeebreak #wellnesswarrior #happinessisachoice #visionboard #Paris #dreamlife

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