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Jul 2024
21m 42s

Taking Breaks in (Mom) Life

Marisa Lonic
About this episode

Feeling like you never get a break, mama?

This week on the Mama Work It podcast, I’m talking breaks - from work breaks to social media breaks to podcast breaks to  fill in the blank breaks. Listen to find out all the tips about the incredible concept of breaks and how to benefit from it, especially in your busy working mom life. 

Here's what you’ll get out of today’s episode:

  • How breaks can be beneficial, even when you love what you do 
  • Why prioritizing breaks are so important for your mental health
  • Practical ways to actually give yourself the break you need

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