by Leigh Germann, LCSW | May 30, 2018 | Self Awareness
Have you ever felt that miserable knot of resentment in your stomach when it’s time to take care of someone? I have. It’s an awful feeling. It goes something like this: “Why am I always the one who has to… clean up after the kids… do the bills… get up with the baby?”...
by Leigh Germann, LCSW | May 30, 2018 | Self Care
Once you’re a mom, it seems your life revolves around other people’s sleep schedules. I emphasize others because sadly, most of us get left off the list when it comes to getting enough sleep. We all know what happens when our child is overtired, but we can get as...
by Leigh Germann, LCSW | May 27, 2018 | Self Protection
Ever feel like you’re doing it all alone and you’re about to go under? Being a mom is one of those full-time jobs that truly can’t be done alone. There is always more to do than time to do it. And often, your best efforts to meet everyone’s needs fall short...
by Leigh Germann, LCSW | May 24, 2018 | Self Awareness
Groundhog Day- you know that movie where Bill Murray lives a single day over and over again? A couple of months ago, I had a string of “Ground Hog” days where my day started with my alarm sending me racing into the shower and then going from meeting to...
by Leigh Germann, LCSW | May 24, 2018 | Self Talk
Ever wonder why some people get excited about a new challenge while others respond with fear and even dread? I have a friend who’s not bothered by failure, in fact, she almost looks forward to it. She’s the one I talk to when I have a new idea that scares...
