Modern motherhood is not just busy. It is cognitively heavy, emotionally crowded, and often invisible. This full-day workshop helps you name what you carry, understand what stress is doing to your brain and body, and practise simple tools that make home feel more workable, not more demanding.

You will leave with practical scripts, routines, and a personal plan that fits real life, not the fantasy of “doing it all calmly”.

Why this workshop exists

Because “just be more patient” is not a strategy. When your nervous system is overloaded, the smallest request can feel like a threat. This workshop translates the science of stress into mother-friendly tools you can actually use between school runs, deadlines, and emotional storms at home.

You will learn how to:

reduce overwhelm without adding more tasks
regulate your reactions without suppressing your feelings
set boundaries without guilt or drama
communicate needs clearly, without turning every conversation into a courtroom scene

Who this is for

This workshop is designed for:

mothers juggling work, home, extended family expectations, and the mental load
mothers of preteens or teens navigating boundaries, autonomy, mood swings, and conflict cycles
mothers whose children live abroad, and who are learning how to stay connected without controlling
prospective mothers preparing for the identity shift and emotional recalibration that motherhood brings

If you are looking for perfection, this is not your room. If you are looking for steadiness and a workable home rhythm, it probably is.

What you will walk away with

Practical tools and take-home resources, including:

a personal load map (so you can see what is truly on your plate)
a stress-signals checklist (body, thoughts, emotions, behaviours)
a 3-step reset tool for real-life moments
a minimum-viable day plan (for messy weeks when life is not cooperative)
simple scripts for self-talk, requests, boundaries, and repair after conflict
a short personal well-being plan that you can start using immediately

Workshop Agenda

1) Welcome, safety, and setting the tone

ground rules (confidentiality, respect, no judgement, sharing is optional)
quick check-in: “What is most heavy for me right now?”

2) Modern motherhood: the emotional and mental load

mental load vs emotional load
why tiredness is not just physical
myths that keep mothers trapped (the “I should cope” story)
early signs of overload and burnout
activity: mapping the unseen work

3) Stress in the body and brain: what is happening and why

fight-flight-freeze and why we snap, shut down, or cry suddenly
triggers: noise, time pressure, criticism, guilt, interruptions
window of tolerance (and how to widen it gently)
practice: a 5-minute downshift routine
takeaway: a 3-step reset tool

4) Practical coping strategies: from overload to workable days

urgent vs important
decision fatigue and how to simplify
good-enough routines that survive messy weeks
micro-breaks and recovery habits
guilt management: rest as maintenance, not a reward

5) Closer at home: communication, boundaries, and repair (guided practice)

speaking in needs and requests (not accusations)
asking for help without resentment
repair after conflict without pretending nothing happened
takeaway: boundary script bank + repair framework

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:

identify their key stress triggers and early warning signs of overload
practise short regulation tools that reduce reactivity in the moment
structure a “minimum-viable day” to lower pressure without lowering standards
communicate needs with clarity and steadiness
set boundaries with less guilt and more self-respect
leave with a realistic plan that supports emotional well-being and home connection

Trainer

Manisha Damry (Koolwantee Damry) – IT Strategist and Digital Transformation Leader with 25+ years of experience, and a Certified Parenting and Life Coach. Manisha brings a rare blend of structured problem-solving and human-centred coaching, supporting mothers to move from overwhelm to clarity through practical tools, emotional intelligence, and values-based living.

Join us at the Voila Hotel, Bagatelle, on Saturday, 23 May 2026 and elevate your motherhood style.

– REGISTRATION & PAYMENT OPTIONS –

Online Payment: Click “Buy Now” above and securely check out using your debit or credit card.
MCB Juice: Transfer the workshop fee to 5252 5556, then share a screenshot of the payment with your full name and email address via WhatsApp at 5252 5556.
Bank Transfer: Deposit the workshop fee to the MCB Account Number 000452226023. Please send us a screenshot of the payment with your full name and email address via WhatsApp at 5252 5556.

TERMS & CONDITIONS:

Registration Confirmation: Your registration for the workshop is confirmed only upon receipt of full payment.
Non-Refundable Fee: The workshop fee is non-refundable. However, in exceptional circumstances, you may request to transfer your registration to a future session, subject to availability and approval by the organisers.
Substitute Attendees: If you are unable to attend, you may nominate a substitute attendee by providing their details at least 48 hours prior to the event.
Event Changes: The organisers reserve the right to reschedule or cancel the workshop due to unforeseen circumstances. In such cases, participants will have the option to attend a rescheduled event or receive a full refund.
No-Show Policy: Participants who fail to attend the workshop without prior notice will not be eligible for a refund or transfer.
Workshop Materials: All materials provided during the workshop are for personal use only and may not be distributed or reproduced without permission.
Photography: During the workshop, we may take photographs in which you, as a Participant, can also be seen. Our photographers are recognisable as such, and you have the possibility to inform them if you do not agree to be photographed.
Liability: The organisers are not liable for any personal injury, loss, or damage to personal belongings during the event.
Code of Conduct: Participants are expected to maintain a professional and respectful demeanour throughout the workshop. The organisers reserve the right to remove anyone engaging in disruptive or inappropriate behaviour without a refund.
Health and Safety Compliance: Attendees must comply with all health and safety guidelines in place at the venue on the day of the event.

Voila Hotel Bagatelle

Balancing Motherhood, Work and Family Life in Today’s World