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5 Steps to Change Your Mindset

5 Steps to Change Your Mindset

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Anxiety Solutions, Build Resiliency
ruminating thoughts
3 Rules to Stop Ruminating Thoughts

3 Rules to Stop Ruminating Thoughts

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Anxiety Solutions
stress management
Stress Management: How to Cope with Stress

Stress Management: How to Cope with Stress

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Anxiety Solutions
burnout
How to Recognize and Prevent Burnout

How to Recognize and Prevent Burnout

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Build Resiliency
cognitive distortions, unhealthy thinking
Understanding Cognitive Distortions

Understanding Cognitive Distortions

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Anxiety Solutions
high functioning anxiety, anxious achievers, anxiety
High Functioning Anxiety: Symptoms & Strategies

High Functioning Anxiety: Symptoms & Strategies

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Anxiety Solutions
reduce clutter, worry, anxiety
How to Reduce Clutter and Live More Stress Free

How to Reduce Clutter and Live More Stress Free

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Habits & Goals
5 Steps to Problem Solving any Conflict

5 Steps to Problem Solving any Conflict

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Build Resiliency
stress, Hermes Dodson law, eustress
How Stress can be Good for You

How Stress can be Good for You

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Anxiety Solutions, Build Resiliency
stress, physiological system
How Stress Impacts Your Body

How Stress Impacts Your Body

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Anxiety Solutions, Build Resiliency
new year's goal, planning, new year's resolution
How to Create an Action Plan for Your New Year’s Goals

How to Create an Action Plan for Your New Year’s Goals

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Habits & Goals
stages of change
Are You Ready to Change?

Are You Ready to Change?

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Build Resiliency, Habits & Goals
time, change, mental health
The Time is Now

The Time is Now

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Build Resiliency

dr.amystrickman

✨Helping working parents eliminate anxiety & burnout
👏Habits, Systems + Mindset for less overwhelm
💡Psychologist & Anxiety Coach
⬇️FREE Burnout Guide

Ever felt like no matter how hard you push… you Ever felt like no matter how hard you push… you still feel behind?
It’s not because you’re not working hard enough. It’s because you’re stuck in “task mode.”

Imagine your brain like a bucket:

➡️ Every task you juggle — emails, deadlines, decisions — is like adding water to the bucket.
➡️ But here’s the problem — there are holes in the bucket.

No matter how fast you pour, your energy drains faster than you can refill it.

This is why:

😵‍💫 You reread the same email five times.
😵‍💫 You sit in meetings thinking about all the things you should be doing.
😵‍💫 You feel like you’re sprinting, yet never actually finish anything.
More effort doesn’t fix burnout.

Plugging the holes does.

💬 DM me “BURNOUT” and I’ll send you my free guide to help you break the burnout cycle and finally feel calm and in control again.

Take care, 
Amy 

#burnout #workingmoms #workingmomlife #burnoutrecovery
I used to believe that if I just pushed harder, I’d finally catch up.

❌So I skipped breaks.
❌I worked through lunch.
❌I answered emails at night.

But no matter how hard I pushed… I never felt “done.”

I was still behind. Still overwhelmed. Still on edge and ready to snap.

Because burnout isn’t about not working hard enough.

It’s like trying to fill a bucket with holes in it — no matter how fast you pour, the water keeps draining out.

👉More effort doesn’t fix burnout. Energy management does.

Here’s what changed everything for me:

✅ I stopped starting my day in my inbox and tackled my top priority first.
✅ I started scheduling 5-minute resets — because my brain needed a break before I hit empty.
✅ I learned to stop glorifying “busy” and started focusing on what actually mattered.

💡 I put together a free guide with the exact steps I use to prevent burnout — even in the busiest seasons.

💬 Comment “BURNOUT” and I’ll send it your way. ⬇️

Take care, 
Amy 🤍

P.S. If you are interested in working with me, send me a DM and let’s chat about how I can best support you. 💛

#burnout #burnoutrecovery #burnouttips #burnoutawareness #militarywomen #womeninbusiness #militarygirl #workingmomstruggles
You’re already juggling so much — work deadlin You’re already juggling so much — work deadlines, school drop-offs, endless to-do lists... and somewhere in between, you’re supposed to find time for self-care. 🤦🏼‍♀️

But let’s be real — when your day feels like a never-ending sprint, who has time for long meditations, morning routines, or complicated strategies?

That’s why I focus on small, practical shifts that fit into your already-busy life — so you can reduce anxiety, ease burnout, and feel more calm and confident without adding more to your plate.

Here’s how I help:

✅ I teach you how to create clarity — so you know exactly what deserves your energy (and what doesn’t).
✅ I help you become hyper-aware of what’s draining you, so you can change it.
✅ I show you micro-habits that naturally build calmness — no hour-long routines required.
✅ I guide you to master your mindset — so you can respond better when anxiety flares up.

Because the truth is — you don’t need more on your plate to feel better. You need to focus on what actually works.

LIKE if this sounds like what you need. 

Shoot me a DM and let’s chat about how I can best help you achieve your goals. No more waiting for the “perfect” time because it doesn’t exist. 🤍

Take care, 
Amy 

#burnout #burnouttips #burntoutmoms #burntoutparent #peakperformance #anxiety #toddlermom #workingmomma #workingparents
You keep telling yourself, “I just need to try h You keep telling yourself, “I just need to try harder.”
“If I could just be more organized…”
“If I could just manage my time better…”

But here’s the truth: It’s not you. It’s overload.

Imagine your life like a backpack.

At first, you can manage the weight — work deadlines, school drop-offs, endless snacks to prep.

Then you add in volunteering for that extra project at work.
Then you sign your kid up for soccer (and somehow end up managing snacks for the whole team).
Then you’re cramming in self-care — because you should, right?

Suddenly, the backpack is too heavy. It’s not that you’re weak — it’s that you’re carrying too much.

💬 The key isn’t figuring out how to “balance” it all — it’s deciding what’s actually worth your energy.

Instead of asking, “How can I do it all?”

Start asking, “What’s actually necessary?”

Your energy is limited. Choose wisely — and let go of the rest.

Take care, 
Amy

💛 P.S. If you’re tired of feeling like you’re sprinting through life with no end in sight, send me a DM and let’s talk about ways I can support your mental health goals. 

💛P.P.S. Make sure to follow @dr.amystrickman for more anxiety and burnout insights. 

#burnout #anxiety #burnoutparental #burntoutmoms #toddlermom #professionalparent #professionalmoms
If you’re feeling exhausted but still can’t sl If you’re feeling exhausted but still can’t slow down… you’re not alone.

🛑 But FIRST, SAVE this to refer back to later! 

Most anxious parents try to grind their way out of burnout — working harder, waking up earlier, or sacrificing rest to “get it all done.”

But here’s the truth: You can’t perform well when your body and mind are running on fumes.

⭐️It isn’t about doing more — it’s about doing what matters more efficiently and with less anxiety.

Here’s how to shift from burnout to better energy:

🧠 1. Stop overestimating your capacity.
Your brain lies to you when you’re anxious — convincing you that you can “just squeeze in one more thing.” Start asking yourself: What’s the most important thing right now? Then stop once it’s done.

🌬️ 2. Build in micro-recoveries.
Instead of powering through your day without a break, pause for 30-60 seconds every 90 minutes. Deep breathing, stretching, or a quick mental reset can prevent mental fatigue.

📝 3. Create a ‘stop doing’ list.
You don’t need more time — you need fewer distractions. Write down 3 tasks you can stop doing this week that don’t align with your priorities.

When you shift your focus from “doing it all” to “doing what matters most” — you’ll feel calmer, clearer, and more in control.

💬 Which one are you trying today — setting limits, micro-recoveries, or a ‘stop doing’ list?

Take care, 
Dr. Amy 🤍

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