“Your cruel inner voice is your worst enemy, and it’s making life harder than it has to be. To make changes, you need to hear, trust, and believe the following statement with every bone in your body: You are not the voice in your head. It might sound like you, but it is not you; it might be inside of you, but it is not rooting for you. It is fueled by your dragon, and therefore, it is fighting against you.”
June 24, 2021
Dear Mr Hemingway,
Being a mother is tough stuff. Let’s face it, raising small human beings to be independent, good people is no easy feat. Throw in a healthy portion of self doubt and this motherhood gig just got a whole lot more interesting. As a mom to three, I personally know all about self doubt, negative thinking and how pure exhaustion can literally take over and lead the way (been there, done that and still a work in progress). Self confidence is hard to come by, especially when it’s competing with all the garbage that has invaded our heads. Why just muddle through motherhood though when we can enjoy the experience without losing ourselves along the way. It’s time to rejoice! Katherine Wintsch is here to share that you can be a thriving mom and eat your cake too. Young mothers and seasoned mothers alike will find nuggets of wisdom from Wintsch’s book, Slay Like a Mother, that will carry them through this crazy mom journey with some much needed peace and understanding. Let’s take a look!
“If you despise “perfect mothers”, then stop trying to be the bitch you hate.”
Wintsch’s book is all about slaying our dragons. Dragons are the things that are holding us moms back from being the best version of ourselves. Traumatic events, negative thinking, self doubt, being too sensitive, and my favorite…comparing ourselves to other moms are just a few examples of dragons that are taking up residence in our heads. Wintsch offers her readers a behind the scenes look at where these dragons come from, how to manage these beasts and how to eventually eliminate all of these fire breathing creatures from our lives. Struggling is a part of motherhood. However, it’s when the switch flips from struggling to suffering that reevaluation becomes dire. Slay Like a Mother is filled with everyday examples of situations that wreak havoc on our personal growth and fuel those flame throwing dragons. There are interactive sections between the pages that aid in identifying what our unique issues are. For example, would you talk to your friend the way you talk to yourself, what battles are worth winning, and how do you define success for yourself are all situations that can be explored and analyzed in a constructive way. How great is that? You can read this book, write in it and then re-visit it for optimal results. Peace Out self doubt!!!
“When you give away your free time, you believe others deserve it more than you.”
Slay Like a Mother is a breath of fresh air to mothers young and old. I loved how it didn’t read like a “self help” book, but instead like a friend helping a friend. Instead of preaching and lecturing (no one likes that), Wintsch shares and relates. Her writing has a vulnerability and understanding to it that gives off an empowering vibe. Learning how to “not care what other moms think” or how to get off the comparison merry-go-round may not be rocket science, but it is still downright HARD to do. Having a few of those oh so shiny swords at our disposal to slay these nuisances are always welcome.
“Be the slayer you want to see in the world.”
It is time to get our slay on and take care of some much needed business so we can be kick ass moms and live our lives to the fullest!
Write to you again soon my friend!
Your Biggest Fan,
Kelly
P.S. Be sure to check out everything about Slay Like a Mother Right Here.
***I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review. My opinions are 100% my own. If I don’t like it…I don’t share it!
