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The Calm Mom Coach

@aericasanders

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I help women find more calm even if there's chaos all around them.

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Do you know the real problem behind the problem in your life? If you did, you could probably easily solve for it.

It’s like replacing the pipes because no water is coming through. However, the issue is the water is turned off. No matter how many times we look at the pipes or replace the pipes we will never fix the issue.

If you’re struggling to solve a problem, it’s more likely you’re solving the wrong thing. Figure out the real issue and you can finally begin to see change. by @aericasanders

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4 years ago

Again murder is WRONG!

Just in case you’re wondering why this isn’t a “difference of opinion”…no we can’t agree to disagree. This is your good “Christian” martyr? by @aericasanders

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a year ago

This girl is ready for the Senior Parade!

Three years of late nights, determination, and a few tears - now she steps into her senior year (ranked 5th out of 404). She’s earned every moment of joy this year will bring.

Her granny called her “Leila Bug,” and when that won’t fit, she uses “Ladybug” as a small tribute to her.

May God wrap His arms around all our “babies” this school year, guiding, protecting, and blessing them every step of the way.

#futureoccupationaltherapist by @aericasanders

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a year ago

You Are Not Your Struggles.

High-achieving moms, I see you. The weight of your expectations is heavy - because you’re chasing perfection instead of excellence.

But perfection isn’t the goal - clarity, fulfillment, and peace are.

✔ Wondering if you even chose the right career in the first place
✔ Feeling guilty that spending time with the kids was rushed…again
✔ Replaying a meeting, questioning if you said the right thing
✔ Beating yourself up over a mistake in a report

Maybe in the quiet moments, you secretly want to run away from it all — just for a little while, just to breathe.

But here’s what I need you to hear: You are not your struggles.

✅ A hard day at work doesn’t mean you’re in the wrong career - life is an experiment, always full of options, pivots, and new possibilities.
✅ A busy season doesn’t mean you’re failing as a mom—it means you’re showing up the best you can in a demanding chapter.
✅ A mistake doesn’t mean you’re not capable or smart - it’s proof that you’re learning, growing, and taking action. Progress always comes with missteps.
✅ Being overwhelmed doesn’t mean you’re in the wrong life - it means you need more support, more boundaries, and more strategies.

You’re allowed to want space. You’re allowed to be human.

Your struggles are moments, not your identity.

So give yourself grace—because success and peace can coexist when you stop carrying every challenging moment like it’s a life sentence.

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Hi there! ❤️ If you’re constantly juggling work, family, and an endless to-do list while surviving on caffeine (or something stronger) — only to crash at night with a racing mind — you’re not alone.

I help busy women professionals break free from burnout and reclaim peace, patience, and productivity. by @aericasanders

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2 years ago

Nope, That’s a Hard Pass for Me 😂

Some invitations just deserve an automatic NOPE — no guilt, no over-explaining, just a firm not happening. It's liberating!

❌ A last-minute work request that “shouldn’t take long” – Nope, my computer is already in sleep mode (just like I’ll be).
❌ Another committee, PTA, or group that “needs just one more volunteer” – I gave at the office… and at home… and everywhere else.
❌ Attending a party where I have to “bring a dish” and “mingle” for hours – My social battery says no. My sofa says yes.
❌ A Saturday 6am workout class when I could be sleeping – I support my fitness goals but not on a Saturday at 6am.
❌ Being the “planner” for every single family event – Get someone else to do it.

Saying NO isn’t rude—it’s self-care. And honestly, I’m fully booked prioritizing my own peace and sanity. 😉

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Hi there! ❤️ If you’re constantly juggling work, family, and an endless to-do list while surviving on caffeine (or something stronger) — only to crash at night with a racing mind — you’re not alone.

I help busy women professionals break free from burnout and reclaim peace, patience, and productivity. by @aericasanders

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2 years ago

You weren’t meant to carry it all.

You’ve been praised for being capable, reliable, unstoppable but at what cost?
🧠 Mental overload
💛 Emotional burnout
🌿 A body stuck in overdrive

The real flex?

Knowing what to hold…and having the courage to let go of what’s draining you.

Because clarity is power - and peace is the new hustle.

If your days feel nonstop, your patience is thin, and even “rest” doesn’t feel restorative, you might be in burnout mode - without even realizing it.

No more one-size-fits-all tips.

My 2-minute burnout archetype quiz nails your burnout pattern and sends one powerful trick straight to your inbox.

Ready to feel clear, calm, and like yourself again?

Message me and I will send the link right over!

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Hi there! ❤️ If you’re constantly juggling work, family, and an endless to-do list while surviving on caffeine (or something stronger) — only to crash at night with a racing mind — you’re not alone.

I help busy women professionals break free from burnout and reclaim peace, patience, and productivity.
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2 years ago

If you’re not a fan of Apple’s new mail update, you can change it back here!

My 51-year-old brain was seriously struggling.

Potential Client: Just booked a call!
Me: Are you sure you completed all of the steps? I don’t see it.

Meanwhile, my assistant—who had full visibility of our convo—had to step in and let me know she actually did book the call.

Dear Apple,

Put all of my mail in one place.

Signed,
A Gen X’er who doesn’t want to adapt 😳 by @aericasanders

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2 years ago

Some people will doubt you—colleagues, friends, maybe even family.

They’ll say that promotion is out of reach, that juggling career and family is impossible, that growing your business means sacrificing everything else.

But don’t let you be one of them.

You don’t need permission. You need belief.

Trust YOUR vision. Own YOUR power. Success starts with the story you tell yourself. by @aericasanders

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2 years ago

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. Today, I’m wearing orange to show my support.

I was fortunate not to go through it myself, but I had friends who did. I remember feeling heartbroken—crying, angry, helpless—even stepping in to defend them, just wanting them to see their worth. The truth is, we didn’t know what to do except stand by them and love them through it.

If you have a teen, focus on creating a space where they feel safe opening up. There’s no guarantee they will share, but they’re far more likely to if they don’t feel constantly judged for their messy room, grades, or attitude. A critical environment pushes them away. A trusting, connected one makes it easier for them to come to you when it really matters.

And if you are in an emotionally or physically abusive relationship, please get help—if not for yourself, then for your kids. They’re watching. They’re learning what “love” looks like. Show them what they deserve.

I pray my daughter always knows she can come to us—that we’ll listen with love, not judgment. 💛

National Teen and Young Adult Dating Abuse Hotline
Call 1-866-331-9474
National Domestic Abuse Hotline
Text "START" to 88788
Call: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)

#LoveIsRespect #No2DatingAbuse by @aericasanders

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2 years ago

You’ve been told others are there to make you feel loved, seen, and important.

But here’s the truth: your relationships aren’t meant to meet your needs. Hear me out.

No one else can make you feel truly valued - fulfilling your needs begins and ends with you.

Your spouse can’t love you enough.
Your child can’t appreciate you enough.
Your manager can’t give you enough accolades.

It will never be enough.

When you rely on others to meet your needs:

➡ It puts pressure that strains your relationships.
➡ You feel let down and empty when they can’t deliver.
➡ You lose sight of the fact that you are the one in control.
➡ It leaves you feeling disappointed, frustrated, and unfulfilled.

But it doesn't have to stay that way.

Let's be clear: Meeting your own needs doesn’t mean lowering your standards or letting people treat you poorly. Relationships thrive when they’re built on standards, boundaries, and mutual respect.

Here’s the beauty: When you start meeting your own needs - listening to, appreciating, and loving yourself - everything changes. Your need to receive that from others fades. You take back your power, discover peace, deepen self-love, and as a bonus, others begin to show up for you in ways you never imagined.

Imagine the freedom of loving yourself so deeply that your relationships become enhancements - not necessities.

The world is full of unhappy, disappointed people because they've bought into this lie. You don’t have to be one of them.

If this is a struggle, let's talk! Send me a message. by @aericasanders

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2 years ago

by @aericasanders

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2 years ago

No career, relationship, or achievement can fill your cup - it’s a responsibility that begins with you. Self- love, boundaries, regulation, and inner peace are things only you can provide for yourself. What others bring is simply the icing on the cake. By prioritizing your well-being and honoring yourself, you create a life where giving to others is joyful and sustainable, without sacrificing your own energy or identity. A full cup starts from within. by @aericasanders

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