A Mother's Guide to Raising Herself: What Parenting Taught Me About Life, Faith, and Myself

by Sarah Bragg

Overview

For any mom who has ever felt inadequate, overwhelmed, or guilty in trying to balance it all, popular podcaster Sarah Bragg offers brilliant clarity and respite in this friendly manual for becoming your most authentic self, instead of just surviving motherhood.

Nothing will make you grow up faster than trying to raise a kid. This is what popular podcast host and mom Sarah Bragg explores so beautifully as she encourages and equips moms who are discovering all the ways they still need to grow.

It's easy to lose our sense of self in the all-consuming process of raising our children, but Sarah reminds us that the best gift we can bring to our kids is our true, authentic selves. Through vulnerable and relatable stories, no-nonsense wisdom, and a compassionate perspective for all the joys and challenges of motherhood, Sarah provides shame-free practical help to surviving right where you are in life, in relationships, in work, and in faith.

This guidebook to health and sanity for the wilderness of parenting will help you:

• Give yourself permission and find the courage to show up as yourself
• Wrestle with how purpose, work, and calling fit together
• Notice and celebrate the good that's happening right around you
• Remember your worth is not in your kids or your role as a parent but in something far more lasting

Find solidarity, understanding, and helpful encouragement to embrace all that motherhood is and remember who you truly are. Because you matter, and raising great kids starts with raising yourself well.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780310361343
Publisher:	Zondervan
Publication date:	08/17/2021
Pages:	224
Sales rank:	614,307
Product dimensions:	5.40(w) x 8.20(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Sarah Bragg is a well-loved communicator and author, and you can find her hosting the popular podcast Surviving Sarah. She is also the author of A Mother's Guide to Raising Herself: What Parenting Taught Me About Life, Faith, and Myself. She is a wife, mother of girls, and creative entrepreneur. Sarah is a master at brewing coffee and helping others survive well right where they are. Sarah and her family reside in Tennessee. You can find more from her at Sarah Bragg.com and at @sarahwbragg.

Table of Contents

Introduction: Born and Raised ix

1 Tell the Truth 1

2 Motherhood Is a Relationship, Not a Calling 9

3 I Am Loved Because of Who I Am, Not Despite Who I Am 17

4 You Belong Here 25

5 What Made You Smile Today? 33

6 Be Brave 41

7 You Can't Have It All 47

8 Showing Up Is Enough 57

9 I Could Be Wrong 65

10 I'm Sorry 73

11 Take a Smoke Break 81

12 Notice the Good 89

13 Be Kind to Yourself 97

14 You Are Valuable Because You Are You 105

15 You Can Trust Her-Your Body 113

16 Don't Should Yourself 125

17 You're Not Too Precious 135

18 This Is Why We Can't Have Nice Things 141

19 Me Too 147

20 Be a Good Citizen 155

21 Be Curious 161

22 You Can Do Hard Things 173

23 Say Yes 183

24 Show Up as Your Best Self 191

Epilogue 199

Thank You 203

Notes 207