Do You See Yourself in One of These Stress Personas?

After working with hundreds of mums—through my coaching, NHS experience, and private practice—I’ve seen the same patterns of stress play out again and again.

💡 If you constantly feel overwhelmed, exhausted, reactive, or stuck, it’s not a personal failing—it’s your nervous system’s way of trying to keep you safe.

I call these the 4 Stress Personas, and if you’re feeling stuck, one (or more) of these may feel all too familiar…

✨ The Overwhelmed Reactor (Fight): You feel constantly on edge, snapping at your kids or partner over the smallest things, only to be hit with guilt right after. Your stress shows up as irritability, frustration, and always being in “go mode.”

✨ The Busy Avoider (Flight): You can’t sit still—always tidying, organizing, or scrolling your phone to distract yourself. Rest feels impossible, and even when you’re exhausted, you keep busy to avoid feeling overwhelmed.

✨ The Frozen Overthinker (Freeze): You feel stuck in inaction, staring at your to-do list but unable to start. Everything feels too much, so instead of making progress, you shut down—only to feel guilty for “wasting time.”

✨ The Over-Giver (Fawn): You say yes to everything, always putting others first while ignoring your own needs. You tell yourself you don’t have time for self-care, but deep down, you’re running on empty and longing for someone to take care of you for once.

Do any of these sound like you? If so, you are not alone—and you are not “broken.” These are your body’s automatic stress responses to the constant demands of motherhood.

But here’s the good news: you don’t have to stay stuck here.

Inside The Calm Mum Formula®, I teach my 4-step process to help mums like you regulate your nervous system, calm your stress response, and finally feel like YOU again—without guilt.

If you’re tired of feeling overwhelmed, reactive, and exhausted, this is your next step.

💛 Join The Calm Mum Formula® today & take the first step toward a calmer, more balanced you. ✨

Holly x