62. Overcome the Overwhelm Part 1: Redefining Self-Care

Some days the overwhelm hits before you've even had your coffee. Part one of a two-part series, this episode looks at where that feeling starts, within ourselves, with two shifts to help lighten it. **You'll Learn** - Why chore resentment is rarely about the task itself - A simple way to bring presence into washing up or folding laundry - Why unpaid, unrecognised housework can feel invisible - A different way to think about "me time" that doesn't need a bath and candles   **Why This Episode Matters** If you've felt resentful scrubbing a pot, or guilty for not doing self-care "properly," this episode names what's underneath both, and offers a gentler way to show up in the hours you already have. **Small Shift for Big Impact** Pick one this week: a playlist to dance through your next tidy up, or twenty extra seconds at the sink each morning noticing your hands and one thing you're grateful for. If one doesn't land, try the other. **Take the Next Step** If this stirred something in you, Nina's one-on-one coaching goes deeper into exactly this. Book a free 15-minute discovery call to see if it's the right fit. **Links and Resources** - Free guided meditation: Washing the Dishes Meditation - Books mentioned (note these are affiliate links)  - Buddhism for Mothers by Sarah Napthali - The Miracle of Mindfulness by Thich Nhat Hanh - Visit Nina's website: mindfulparentinglifestyle.com.au - Book a free 15-minute coaching discovery call with Nina - Related Episodes - Episode 11 - Tired of Doing It All? What Needs to Change? with Eva Rado - Episode 27 - Are You Feeling the Invisible Weights of Motherhood? with Michelle Marks - Episode 33 - What If Self-Care Could Actually Feel Easy? with Melissa Howell - Related Blog Post - Blog: Easy Mindfulness for Mums Who Don't Have Time to Meditate **Let's Connect** Want more support? Follow Nina on Instagram, or sign up for tips and updates at mindfulparentinglifestyle.com.au. Have a question or parenting challenge you'd like addressed on the podcast? Send a DM or an email. - Follow Nina on Instagram - Website: mindfulparentinglifestyle.com.au - Email: [nina@mindfulparentinglifestyle.com.au](mailto:nina@mindfulparentinglifestyle.com.au)   **About the Host** Nina Visic is a mindful parenting coach and the voice behind Your Calm Parenting Path, helping overwhelmed parents find more calm, connection and confidence at home through mindfulness and practical, everyday strategies.  Drawing on her own experience raising three boys, and on the Mindful Parenting Framework developed by Hunter Clarke-Fields, Nina shares real tools for turning ordinary moments, from doing the dishes to bedtime, into moments of genuine presence and connection.