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Episode 3: Getting Into It | I’ve gotten a few appointments under my belt at this point and also canceled a couple of appointments. One day I double booked my daughter’s speech therapy appointment and my therapy appointment, and one day a work meeting came up that I had to adjust for. Working mom life, I guess! BetterHelp makes it really easy to adjust therapy to my schedule, which has made it much more doable.
We’ve been working on a lot in our sessions – things as small as why I’m still not wearing my invisalign (seems silly, but it’s important!) to things as big as how to find time for self-care with all the other demands on my time from work, parenting, family, and friends. Can anyone out there relate?
It is nice having someone who is holding me accountable to my own self-care and encouraging me to do more of it. Like “why didn’t you get on the treadmill last week? I know that’s a priority for you.” That’s probably why I got on the treadmill today.
I also learned a new mindset tool: If the task takes less than five minutes, just do it. Little things – like washing my face and brushing my teeth before sitting down for a show, or washing the dishes at the end of a meal – all of them are quick, easy, and make me feel much better. | | READ MY STORY | My mother-in-law died a year ago this week, and I asked my therapist how I should support my husband on the anniversary. Her advice: “Follow his lead and no surprises.” I think that’s helpful feedback as we navigate this new normal – especially because what I view as a thoughtful gesture could backfire if I’m not careful.
My therapist asked me how I was doing with this anniversary. I’m so focused on how my husband is doing that I sometimes forget to think about how I’m doing until I’m in a therapy session. I talked about my sadness around the fact that my mother-in-law doesn’t get to see my daughter grow up, or take her on her favorite walks, or come over for dinner, or just do the millions of little things that grandmas love to do. And I feel sad for my husband that he doesn’t get to see what their bond might have been. But mostly this week, I’m not going to worry about me – I’m going to focus on my husband and supporting him through a tough moment.
A few other things on my mind this month…
Earlier this month was National Working Moms Day, and I was so excited to see my friends and colleagues who are juggling it all get some recognition. Here are some ways to support the working moms in your life.
This week also marks World Social Work Day, so I want to give a special shoutout to our amazing community of close to 14,000 licensed social workers who are therapists on BetterHelp. Thank you for devoting your careers to mental health – your impact resonates far and wide! Here’s a little bit more about how to celebrate the occasion.
I’ll be back next month with more highlights.
Thanks for reading,
Maria | | GET STARTED | |
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