Mandy Perkins Wellness Counsellor & Coach

28/10/2025

This is mental load.

It’s not just a busy mind - it’s your brain managing a thousand invisible tasks at once.
Meals. School forms. Work deadlines. Everyone’s emotions.
No wonder you feel overstimulated and snappy - your nervous system never gets the memo to slow down.

You’re not failing. You’re functioning under pressure.
And you don’t have to keep doing it all alone.

That’s why I created The Life Detox Guide - to help moms calm their minds, lighten the mental load, and find practical ways to breathe again.

Comment DETOX and I’ll send you the details 🤍





Why do I feel so overstimulated all the time?
What is the mental load in motherhood?
How can I stop feeling anxious and overwhelmed?
Why do I keep snapping at my kids?
How can I calm my nervous system as a mom?


💛 This content is for educational and emotional support only and should not replace medical or professional advice.

27/10/2025

How do I know if I am burnt out or depressed?

Burnout and depression can look similar - but they come from different places.

Burnout happens when stress outpaces recovery.
Depression feels more like emptiness than exhaustion.
Sometimes, if burnout goes unchecked, it can slide into depression - not because you’re weak, but because you’ve been running on empty for too long.

That’s why I created The Life Detox Guide - to give moms practical steps to start caring for themselves again and find calm, one gentle step at a time. 🤍

Comment DETOX and I’ll send you the link.





How do I know if I’m burnt out or depressed?
What does burnout feel like for moms?
Can burnout turn into depression?
Why do I feel so tired all the time?
How do I start caring for myself again?

24/10/2025

No one talks about the kind of burnout that comes from being needed all the time.

You keep showing up because that is what you do.
But lately you have been snappy, frustrated, and running on fumes.
Underneath it all, there is a quiet ache - a disconnection between who you were and who you have had to become.

That is the burnout no one talks about.
Not from hating your life,
but from loving it so much that you forgot to include yourself in it.

Save this for the days you feel stretched too thin 🤍





Why do moms feel burnt out all the time?
How do I know if I am experiencing burnout?
What helps when I feel overstimulated and tired?
Why do I feel so frustrated lately?
How do I reconnect with myself as a mom?

22/10/2025

Feeling overwhelmed? Try this:
Breathe in through your nose for 4, hold, and exhale through your mouth for 6.
Do a few rounds - slow, steady, gentle.

It’s one of the quickest ways to tell your body you’re safe. 🤍

Let me know if this helped you, and follow for more tips to calm your mind and body.





why do i feel anxious for no reason
how can i calm down when i feel overwhelmed
how do i stop my heart from racing when i’m anxious
what breathing technique helps with stress
how can i regulate my nervous system quickly

21/10/2025

Overthinking keeping you up at night?

You finally get into bed… and your brain starts listing everything you forgot to do today, and everything that needs to happen tomorrow.

That’s not just overthinking, that’s your nervous system not getting the signal to power down.

Here’s something that’s been helping me lately:
💛 Write it all down - get it out of your head and onto paper.
💛 Take a few deep breaths.
💛 Whisper a gentle prayer - “The day is done. I’ve done my best. Help me rest.”

It’s such a simple thing, but it tells your body the truth - you don’t have to keep doing right now.

If this spoke to you, save it for tonight 🤍
And comment RESET if you’d like my free calming guide.





why can’t i switch off at night
how do i stop overthinking before bed
how can i calm my mind to sleep
why do i feel anxious when i try to rest
how do i quiet my thoughts at night

19/10/2025

16/10/2025

You’ve been lied to about rest.

It’s not about stopping — it’s about slowing your pace and doing things differently.

Buffer time between meetings.
One big thing on the weekend.
Less striving. More grace.

If this spoke to you, save it for later 🤍





What does rest look like when life can’t stop?
How can busy moms create space to breathe?
Why do we feel guilty for slowing down?
How can faith help moms find calm again?
What are small ways to rest in the middle of chaos?

14/10/2025

When your mind won’t stop and your chest feels tight - do this with me.

Somatic grounding helps your body tell your brain: I’m safe.

It’s one of the quickest ways to calm anxiety, burnout, and mental overload 🤍





What is somatic grounding?
How can I calm anxiety fast?
Why do I feel stuck in fight or flight?
What helps when I feel overstimulated?
How can moms calm their nervous system quickly?

10/10/2025

Snapping at your kids and feeling like a dragon?

You’re not the worst mom - you’re an overloaded one.

That mental load running in the background all day keeps your system on high alert until one small thing makes it all spill over.

You don’t need more control - you need calm.

And that’s exactly why I’ve created this space - to help fellow moms find the tools to release the overload and start feeling like themselves again. 🤍

Save this & follow if this feels like home.





Why do I keep snapping at my kids?
Why do I feel so irritated all the time?
What is the mental load in motherhood?
Why do moms feel overstimulated?
How can I calm my nervous system as a mom?

09/10/2025

Mental load leaving you snappy?

Here are 3 small resets that help when your brain feels full and your patience is gone.

They’re from my Life Detox Guide - created to help moms release the overload, calm their minds, and feel like themselves again.

Comment DETOX and I’ll send it to you. 🤍





Why do I feel so irritable lately?
Why do I keep snapping at my kids?
What is the mental load in motherhood?
How do I stop feeling so overwhelmed all the time?
How can I start feeling like myself again?

08/10/2025

You’re snappy, overstimulated, forgetful, and wondering what’s wrong with you…

This could be why.

It’s the mental load that never switches off.

If you can relate, pop me a ❤️ and let me know if you’ll be joining me tomorrow. 🤍





Why do I feel so irritable and snappy as a mom?
What is the mental load in motherhood?
Why do I feel overstimulated all the time?
Why am I so tired even when I haven’t done much?
How do I stop losing patience with my family?

07/10/2025

Perfect body. Perfect baby. Perfect life. It’s burning us out.

I’ve counselled so many women in this space and walked it myself. The pressure to “have it all” isn’t inspiring — it’s exhausting.

Your body isn’t behind; it’s becoming. It’s wiser, stronger, and carries the marks of life and beauty. You don’t need to be everything. Just here. Present. Real. Becoming.

Drop a 🤍 if this spoke to you — this space is for you.


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