I noticed how hard it is to actually get away


Hey Reader,

I asked for time away from the kids this weekend and I noticed how hard it is to get away from your kids not just physically, but mentally and emotionally.

It made me realize that even when I asked for time away, they were still with me.

My mind was busy tracking everything:
Did my 14-month-old sleep through the night?
Were they okay having chicken nuggets for dinner?
Did I explain enough before I left?

I wondered if my husband could really handle two kids on his own—especially after working so much and not having much solo time with them lately.

I went away for a weekend alone in a hotel room.
No one saying “mama” at 6 a.m.
No immediate needs.
No schedules to manage.

And still my mind stayed close to them.

It’s surprisingly hard to emotionally and mentally separate from our kids, even when we finally get the space we asked for.

But maybe it’s not about getting away.

Maybe it’s about finding moments to come back into ourselves.

All weekend, I felt the push and pull the quiet mental fight between choosing myself or choosing them. I realized it isn’t a tug-of-war. It’s something more honest than that.

Moment to moment, we’re deciding who comes first.

That’s the reality of motherhood.

Can anyone relate?

Michelle K - Your Mindset Mom Coach

Are you in a FOCUSED mom season?

I’m a Florida-based EMDR-Certified Therapist and Mindset Coach for moms who are ready to align their personal and professional goals without the guilt or burnout. I help overwhelmed moms reclaim their time, regulate their nervous system, and create sustainable routines that focus on both motherhood and ambition. Through trauma-informed coaching, somatic tools, and intuitive planning, I guide you to trust your gut, find clarity, and build a focused life you actually enjoy. Whether you're navigating career transitions, mom life, or personal growth, you deserve to be in a sacred mom season you love while seeing progress in your dreams and goals.

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