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Self Care and Motivation for Busy Moms

As mothers, we often find ourselves juggling countless responsibilities, from nurturing our children to pursuing our careers. Almost daily overwhelmed by our never-ending effort to successfully fulfill our “duties” towards our families, our employers, our social circle, we often deprioritize self-care, wellness and personal growth, even though they are essential to thriving in our multiple roles.

Join me as we explore practical tips, inspirational home-making and effective strategies to help us maintain a healthy work-life balance, embrace wellness routines and grow personally - all while being the awesome moms we are. Let's embark on this journey together and remind the world (and ourselves) that…mama values!!!

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The Ballad of a Long Held Dream

Hey there friends! There comes a moment in life—a quiet, almost shy moment—when a dream you’ve been holding for a long time finally dares to step into the light. A dream that may have felt too big for your nervous system. Too wild. Too bold for someone like you. And then, suddenly, it’s there. No longer just a thought or a whisper or a secret hope. It becomes tangible. Real. Reachable. Your effort bears fruit. Your hesitation becomes a distant memory. Those sneaky voices— you

Apr 23 min read

Screen Time Boundaries That Actually Work for Toddlers & School Age Kids

Hey there mamas! If you’ve ever confidently announced, “Today we’re doing no screens,” only to hand over the tablet before your coffee even finished brewing… welcome, mama. You’re among friends. Here at mamavalues.com , we don’t judge — we strategize. Preferably with snacks. And maybe a little sass. Let’s talk about screen time boundaries that actually work for real moms with real kids in a real world where Cocomelon exists and schools keep sending homework on apps “for our

Mar 134 min read

How to Keep Your Inner Light Sparkling When the World Feels Heavy

Hey there friends! Once again, we find ourselves living through deeply difficult moments as humanity because of this new war. It is completely natural that when we hear on the news that people are trapped in cities, that flights are being cancelled in large numbers, that schools are being bombed, and that fear and uncertainty dominate yet again on an international scale, we all feel affected — some of us very deeply. It’s understandable if we feel our focus slipping away from

Mar 53 min read

Surviving (and Actually Enjoying!) a Kids’ Birthday Party: A Mama’s Field Guide

Hey there lovely mamas! Yesterday, Sunday, my toddler was invited to the birthday party of one of his classmates from the kindergarten. The party would take place at one of those sports/activity multi-section establishments — you know the type. Those enormous, echo‑filled complexes where you can rent a room, inflate fourteen kinds of bouncy castles and inflatable slides, set out blocks, balls, cones, foam bricks, and as the pièce de résistance, summon a Spiderman who (bless

Mar 24 min read

Finding Your Calm: Gentle Stress Relief for Moms Who Carry a Lot

Hello wonderful mamas! Motherhood has a rhythm all its own. Some days it flows softly. Other days it crashes—loud, messy, demanding everything you have and then a little more. Being a mom is deeply rewarding, yes, but it can also be exhausting in ways no one quite prepares you for. Between work, family life, emotional labor, and the invisible to‑do list that never sleeps, stress can quietly settle into your bones. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or simply tired in you

Feb 63 min read

How Making a Simple List Saved My Sanity (A Working Mom’s Survival Story)

Hey there mamas! Yesterday was one of those days when life doesn’t gently unfold — it pounces . Everything happens too much, too fast, and you find yourself sitting in the middle of it all, watching the chaos swirl around you, wondering when exactly adulthood turned into an extreme sport and whether it’s too late to opt out. It started with an extremely early wake‑up. Technically, it was my usual early hour, but this time there was emotional damage attached: I missed my worko

Jan 294 min read

Delegation: The Secret Weapon for Your Mental Sanity as a Busy Mom

Hey there lovely mamas! I have a confession to make:I am a control freak . A proud, long‑standing, Olympic‑level control freak. I have always been this way. I don’t expect assistance from anyone. I’m used to depending solely on my own skills—some of which are questionable at best—and I feel safer when every little thing passes through my hands. And let me whisper a universal truth, mama to mama: this is the guaranteed recipe for burnout with a side of emotional meltdown. If y

Jan 183 min read

What is Christmas Really?

For some, Christmas feels like pure magic. Picture a child dashing toward the tree, a grandmother perfecting her beloved cookie recipe, and a house alive with chatter and laughter. Hearts beat in festive harmony, and smiles bloom simply because something wonderful is on its way. But truthfully, for others (and maybe for us, too), this season can feel heavy. Not because of tragedy, but because the glow and the “forced cheer” highlight what’s missing. It reminds us of what didn

Dec 26, 20253 min read

Why Turning 40 doesn’t suck

Hey there wonderful mamas! For those among you who are hitting, have recently hit, or are about to hit the milestone of your 40s— first of all, welcome . Let me take a moment to reassure you and share my own perspective on this fabulous age. Yes. Fabulous . I know, years ago, turning 40 sounded like the beginning of the end. Like the moment you’d start collecting cat figurines and saying things like, “Back in my day…” But let’s be real—who actually feels like that anymore? Wi

Oct 27, 20254 min read

How Motherhood Turned Me Into a List-Making Queen

Hey there mamas! Let me start with a confession: I’ve always been busy. Like, really busy. Since I was 18, my life has been a whirlwind of responsibilities, deadlines, and dreams. I was juggling law school while working full-time as a bank clerk. Yes, full-time. At a branch. While studying the intricacies of constitutional law and civil codes. After graduating, I dove straight into a Master’s, while at the same time, I was climbing the professional ladder at the bank. It was

Oct 6, 20254 min read

How to fight the emotional burn-out

Hey there valuable mamas! It happens to all of us. Those gray days when getting out of bed feels like a monumental task. You feel physically and spiritually drained, and motivation seems to have vanished. All you want is to do nothing—and that’s okay. Giving ourselves permission to rest when our body and mind send us that message is not only valid, it’s necessary. Often, the next day feels better. But what if it doesn’t? What if this low mood lingers? When you feel like you’v

Sep 9, 20253 min read

When life gives you lemons...

Hey there valuable mamas! This is for those of us who are currenlty struggling through a difficult situation... Let’s be real—sometimes life doesn’t just hand you lemons, it throws them at you when you least expect it. And in those moments, it’s hard to think about lemonade. It’s hard to think at all. But here’s what I’ve learned, and maybe it’ll help you too. Take a Moment for Yourself When everything feels heavy, pause. Just for a minute. Close your eyes, breathe in slowly,

Sep 2, 20252 min read

5 Best Ways to Beat the Post-Vacation Blues (Without Crying into Your Beach Towel)

Hey there mamas! Ah, vacation. That magical time when your biggest decision is piña colada or mojito? But now you're back. The suitcase is still half-unpacked, your inbox is a monster, and your tan is fading faster than your will to cook dinner. Welcome to the post-vacation blues —a real thing, and yes, it’s as dramatic as it sounds. But fear not, fellow mama! Here are five cozy, slightly ridiculous, and totally doable ways to bounce back without booking another flight (ye

Aug 26, 20252 min read

A whisper of stars

Hello valuable mamas! Here I am, in a more romantic and abstract ambiance today... In this post, let’s talk about the beauty of watching stars in the night sky—and the quiet joy of discovering a burning star. There’s something deeply poetic about the night sky. It’s not just a backdrop to our lives—it’s a living canvas, painted with light and mystery. When you step outside and look up, especially on a clear night, the stars seem to speak in a language only the heart understan

Aug 22, 20252 min read

How to beat the Post-Vacation Chaos (and Blues!) like a Pro Mama

Hello lovely mamas! Mid-August already… that bittersweet moment when the sun-soaked days of our big annual getaway come to a close, and we find ourselves back home—jet-lagged, suitcase-stuffed, and slightly dazed from the transatlantic whirlwind. If you’ve ever returned from a long vacation with kids, you know the drill: try to balance the mountain of laundry along with the emotional rollercoaster. In this post, I’m sharing my method for easing back into reality with grace! F

Aug 13, 20254 min read

What an Hour of Social Dancing Can Do for You

Hello valuable mamas! It had been one of those weeks — when everything feels a little off, and a silent anxiety hums in the background. The weight on my shoulders felt heavier than usual, the stress from unexpected expenses high, and worst of all, the disappointment in people I’d given my whole heart to cut deep. That emotional exhaustion—the kind many sensitive souls know too well—was relentless. Even the rituals I usually count on, like journaling, exercising and practicing

Aug 10, 20252 min read

Should We Feel Guilty for Hiring a Babysitter?

Hey there valuable mamas! Let’s talk about the G-word. No, not glitter (though that’s a close second for chaos). I’m talking about guilt —that sneaky emotion that creeps in the moment we even think about hiring a babysitter. You know the drill: You’ve been running on caffeine and cuddles for weeks, you finally score a dinner reservation at that place with actual cloth napkins, and just as you’re about to confirm the sitter… BAM. Guilt. Are you abandoning your child? Are

Jul 22, 20253 min read

How should you get dressed when working from home?

Hey there my friends! One of the (few) positive changes the quarantines of recent years brought into our lives (yes, I try to see the glass half full!) was the establishment of remote and hybrid job models. I consider myself extremely lucky to have been working fully remotely for the past 4–5 years. Honestly, I can only look back in horror at all the precious time I used to waste commuting—until March 2020, when everything shut down due to Covid and the world hit the reset bu

Jul 15, 20253 min read

Discipline: The Only Quality You Need to Achieve Your Goals

Hello my friends! Through the chaotic lifestyle of being a full-time working mom of three kids—juggling school runs, meetings, deadlines, and dinner prep—there’s one thing that keeps me grounded: discipline . It’s the one force that keeps me going when everything feels like it’s about to crumble. It allows me to move forward, grow personally, and maintain a level of structure in my life—something that’s absolutely essential for my mental well-being. So in today’s post, let’s

Jul 8, 20254 min read

Best 6 tips to succeed in a job interview

Hey my friends! Last month, I was approached by a company through LinkedIn. They had reviewed my CV and thought I’d be a great fit for a position they were looking to fill. Honestly, I wasn’t actively looking to leave my current job, but curiosity got the better of me. I decided to go through with two interviews—just to see what was out there. To my surprise, just a few hours after the second interview, I received a very appealing job offer… which I ended up accepting! The fe

Jun 24, 20254 min read

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