Candice | LMFT & Life/Balance Coach
Therapist and burnout/balance coach supporting neurodivergent creators and entrepreneur moms.
Sharing New Divergent AU Book, Even Without Prior Reading
Me, explaining to my husband there will be a new Divergent AU book Me: did you read those books? Him: no… Him: do I need to have read them for this announcement to make sense? Me: no…LOOOONG PAUSE (because maybe, but I’m gonna tell him anyway) Me: proceeds to tell him anyway so he know he doesn’t just have to prepare for my reaction to SOTR movie, but also the Sixth Faction book…
Kids Resist Sick Days, but Rest Wins
My daughter was mad that I kept her home with a fever. Then proceeded to barely move from her couch nest all day. And is still only “kind of” glad I kept her home. I can’t blame her. I also used to...
Essential Home Care Checklist for Sick Kids and Adults
Chronically ill, acutely injured, and kids home sick checklist: ✅ Kids’ Breakfast made (& barely touched) ✅ Blanket+pillow nest on the couch ✅ Meds distributed (forgot mine until typing this in true ADHD fashion 😅) ✅ Water bottles filled ✅ Cane ✅ Heating pad ✅ Compression socks ✅...
Burnout Isn't a Badge of Honor—Prioritize Rest
This is just a reminder that burnout doesn’t have to be a badge of honor.
Entrepreneur Moms Can Thrive Without 24/7 Burnout
If you’re a mom tired of the “if you work for yourself you work 24/7” narrative & the “you can only work in stolen moments” narrative, there are better ways to avoid burnout & find your balance. That’s why I’m...
Audiobooks: Mom’s Secret Weapon Against Playground Chaos
Today on the way home from the library/playground, I turned on our audiobook so my kids who were bickering and shouting over each other would have some quiet time. I turned it on just in time for the youngest character (Boxcar...
The Elsewhere Express: A Beautiful Story That Lingers
Finished reading+listening to The Elsewhere Express. It’s a gorgeous book & a gorgeous story. I miss it already…
Waiting in the Rain, Soon She'll Be Free
Motherhood is standing in the rain waiting for your kid to buckle themselves because they learned a new skill… **I’m not complaining, though. Soon, he won’t need me to stand there and I’ll be FREE for car loading & unloading👏🏻👏🏻**
Audiobooks Spark Kids' Love for Stories and Creativity
I’ve started listening to audio versions of chapter books with my kids in the car & it’s been so good. They are getting classic stories (so far, a Junie B. Jones and The Boxcar Children), plus, they are making up...
Nostalgic Dancing and Singing Combats Therapist Burnout
I’m just a therapist & burnout coach, but have you tried singing & crazy dancing to songs from your millennial youth & shouting out super relatable lines? Such as: “And honestly I’m down like the economy.”
Moms, Prioritize Yourself—Don’t Be Everything for Everyone
Gentle reminder for moms: you’re not meant to be everything to everyone at the expense of yourself🫶🏻
Prioritize Your Values to Escape Chaos and Burnout
Chaos doesn’t care what matters, so we have to. If everything is urgent, then nothing is. When we’re stuck or on a fast track to burnout, the best thing we can do is audit & align our time, energy & values....
Disabled Creators Battle Algorithms Built for Able‑bodied Norms
This is 100% accurate. The expectations on how we show up here are such ableist ideals. So, many of us have to find different ways. We run creative businesses because it’s what fits with chronic illness motherhood, but we are fighting...
Moms Cherish Quiet Moments with a Book
Moms be like “I needed this.” And it’s just a book, a blanket, and a couple hours when nobody needs them.📖👏🏻📚
Indie Mom Finds Balance Without Burning Out
Look, I know I yap on here about being a freelance or indie mom and doing it without losing your dang mind or losing yourself. Because, I too am an indie mom who at one point felt the burnout, the struggle...