The Therapy Edit One Thing with Shakira Akabusi on relieving motherhood stress
Jun 17, 2022
Shakira Akabusi, a mother of four and women's health specialist, discusses her journey to redefine motherhood through her Strong Like Mum movement. She shares how to juggle parenting demands while prioritizing well-being and recognizes the importance of adapting to life's challenges. Shakira emphasizes the significance of recognizing anxiety signals and the power of breathing as a grounding tool. She also reflects on joyful moments with her children and shares what restores her energy, revealing the depth and joy found in motherhood.
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Rest Is Strategic, Not Optional
- Motherhood revealed to Shakira how much she needed to conserve energy rather than constantly stretch herself.
- She learned that rest is an intentional act, not a reward after doing everything.
Adapt To Sudden Change
- Roll with the punches by adapting to the situation rather than trying to control everything.
- Use breath awareness to decide when to rest or take action and trust your instincts during change.
Breathe To Reset Quickly
- Learn proper breathing as a practical tool to calm the nervous system and recover fast.
- Practice reconnecting with full breaths because shallow breathing worsens stress and anxiety.