Coach Layla

I used to think this was just a normal way of being.

🔴Moving through life like I was being chased by a lion.

🔴Rushing through my meals while scrolling on my phone.

🔴Finishing Willow’s leftover toast without even stopping to ask myself if I was hungry.

🔴Trying to relax… but never actually switching off.

🔴Using food as a form of relief in the evenings

But the more I learned about the nervous system, the more I realised these weren’t just random habits.

They were clues.

Clues that my body was spending far too much time in a dysregulated state.

When we’re dysregulated, we often rush, multitask, eat on autopilot and struggle to truly rest…. not because we lack discipline, but because our nervous system is constantly in “go” mode.

As we become more regulated, we naturally become more present. We slow down, notice our hunger cues, enjoy our food, and finally allow ourselves to switch off.

The goal isn’t perfection…

It’s awareness🙏🏻

Because once we are aware, we have the opportunity to choose differently.

Which side felt most like you?⤵️

Most mums think they need more willpower.

In reality, they usually need fewer decisions🙏🏻

Every habit in this reel has one purpose:

✨ Reduce decision fatigue.
✨ Support my nervous system.
✨ Make healthy choices the easier choice.

Because when life gets busy, we don’t rise to the level of our motivation…

We fall back on our habits.

The school holidays don’t have to mean falling off track. With a few simple systems in place, it’s absolutely possible to look after yourself while looking after everyone else.

Progress isn’t built by doing everything perfectly. It’s built by repeating small habits that work with your life, not against it. 💛

Which one of these habits are you going to focus on this week? 👇

If you’ve been “good” all day…

…but the minute the kids go to bed you keep reaching for food…

This reel isn’t about one mum being “better” than the other.

Both mums had a planned treat.

The difference is that one prioritised calming her nervous system before the day ended, while the other stayed in “go mode” looking for relief through scrolling and more food.

Sometimes, it’s not more willpower we need.

It’s more regulation🧘‍♀️

Do you find the evenings are the hardest part of your day?⤵️