Identity & Lifestyle

Becoming a mother can leave you feeling different or even a little lost at times. There’s no returning to exactly who you were before and that’s part of the transformation. Below are resources to support you as you explore who you are becoming in motherhood.

• The Gifts of Imperfection - A guide to letting go of perfectionism, guilt, shame, and comparison to help you live more authentically to who you are. Written by Brené Brown.

• Medito - A meditation app to help you build a more mindful and compassionate life.

• Motherhood: Facing and finding yourself - A book by Lisa Marchiano. A psychological and storytelling-based exploration of motherhood as a journey that shifts your identity, but recognizing that identity shift can help you become whole.

• The How of Happiness: A New Approach to Getting the Life You Want- A book by Sonja Lyubomirsky about how to change things in your life so you can have more happiness.

• Finch - A cute and fun app used to track productivity and help create good, regular habits.

• Mealime - A free or paid app dedicated to helping meal planning/shopping be as painless as possible. Options for many kinds of diets.

• Martha Stewart’s Homekeeping Handbook: A practical guide to reference if you need help with cleaning or implementing systems to keep your house looking fresh.

• Yoga With Adriene - A grounding yoga practice for all levels. Focused on being authentic and finding what feels good for your body.

*These are resources we personally love—no affiliation unless stated.