Today’s episode is a short, five-minute self-compassion meditation you can return to anytime motherhood feels hard.

This guided self-compassion break is designed for overwhelmed, exhausted moms who need emotional support in the middle of a difficult moment, without needing to fix anything or force positive thinking.

In this meditation, you’ll be guided through the three simple steps of a self-compassion break:

First, awareness.
You’ll gently acknowledge that you’re having a hard moment, naming the struggle without judgment or criticism.

Second, common humanity.
You’ll be reminded that you are not alone, that hard days are part of being human, and that there is nothing wrong with you for feeling this way.

Third, self-compassion.
You’ll offer yourself kind, supportive words and gentle care, learning how to show up as your own best friend in moments of stress, overwhelm, or emotional pain.

This meditation may include compassionate phrases, grounding breath, and optional soothing touch to help your nervous system settle and your heart soften.

This self-compassion break is perfect for:

• Overwhelmed or overstimulated moments in motherhood
• Emotional resets during a hard day
• When mindset work feels like too much
• Anytime you need grace instead of pressure

You can listen sitting, lying down, or even during a quiet moment in your day. Come back to this meditation whenever you need reassurance, gentleness, and support.

Learn more about the STOP THE SPIRAL Mini-Course here.

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You’ve done the mindset work.
You’ve tried positive thinking, gratitude, prayer, and high-vibe energy.
And yet… motherhood still feels heavy.

In this honest episode of Intentional Motherhood, Kelsey talks about what to do when all the mindset work isn’t working. When you’re exhausted, overstimulated, hormonal, or stuck in a hard season and positive thinking just isn’t cutting it.

This episode is a reminder that alignment isn’t about perfection, and abundance doesn’t come from forcing yourself to “think better” on hard days.

You’ll learn:

• Why your brain defaults to negativity during stress and exhaustion
• How to access God’s grace when you feel incapable
• The difference between self-criticism and self-compassion
• A simple, practical framework to stop the negative spiral
• How mindful self-compassion helps you get through hard moments without shame

This episode is for overwhelmed Christian moms who want peace and emotional support without hustling harder or pretending everything is fine.

A companion meditation on mindful self-compassion is available this week.

Learn more about the STOP THE SPIRAL Mini-Course here.

If this episode helped you feel less alone, please rate, review, and share Intentional Motherhood with another mom who needs grace today.

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This guided meditation is designed for busy, overwhelmed Christian moms who want to calm their mind, shift their thought patterns, and align their energy with God through gratitude, prayer, and intentional awareness.

In this meditation, you’ll gently observe your thoughts without judgment, release mental noise, and intentionally shift your thought frequency into higher states of peace, love, and abundance. This is not about forcing positivity or adding another task to your day, it’s about creating internal alignment so life feels lighter from the inside out.

This meditation will help you:

• Calm your nervous system and quiet mental overwhelm
• Become aware of negative thought patterns without guilt
• Shift stress into peace, gratitude, and trust in God
• Raise your mental and emotional frequency through simple mantras
• Feel grounded, present, and supported in motherhood

Perfect for mornings, nap time, or whenever you need a reset without hustle or pressure.

Mantras used in this meditation include:
I have so much to be grateful for
I live in a state of gratitude
I thank God for my many blessings
I am filled with God’s love
I see the world through the lens of love

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If this meditation supports you, please like, subscribe, and share it with another mom who needs more peace and less pressure today.
Connect with Kelsey

@creating.intentional.mothers

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www.creatingintentionalmothers.com