📖 Episode Summary:

You don’t need an hour-long morning routine to calm your anxiety—you just need five intentional minutes.

In this episode, I’m sharing five simple, science-backed tools to help you regulate your nervous system, reduce overwhelm, and feel more present—especially during busy or stressful seasons like the Easter holidays.

Whether you're feeling overstimulated, snapping at your kids, or going to bed with a racing mind—this is your invitation to press pause and give yourself a moment. These tools aren’t about being perfect—they’re about doing something consistently that reminds your body: you’re safe now.

And if you’re finding these moments aren’t enough—or anxiety is affecting your day-to-day life—it might be time for deeper support. Therapy or coaching can help you explore the why behind the overwhelm, and guide you towards the calm, connected version of yourself you’re working so hard to be.

💡 Takeaways from this episode:

• Easter holidays can be overwhelming for parents (and that’s okay to admit).
• Having even a loose routine can ease daily stress and anxiety.
• Writing things down helps untangle mental overwhelm.
• Simple breathing techniques activate your body’s natural calm response.
• Journaling is a powerful tool for gaining perspective on spiralling thoughts.
• Mindfulness helps reduce sensory overload, especially during chaotic seasons.
• Taking a break from screens creates space to reset mentally.
• Time in nature soothes the nervous system—even a 5-minute walk helps.
• Gentle movement and stretching release built-up stress.
• The key isn’t doing it all—it’s doing something consistently.

⏱ Chapters:

00:00 Navigating Overwhelm During the Holidays
03:10 Practical Tips for Managing Anxiety
06:04 Breathing Techniques for Stress Relief
08:55 The Power of Journaling and Brain Dumping
11:50 Mindfulness and Nature’s Role in Calmness
14:58 Why Consistency Matters in Mental Health

🔗 Links & Mentions:

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Free Mindset Planner for Mums: [insert link if available]
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