WarriorsNotWorriers - Your Stress-Free Support Group

15 Christmas Activities To De-Stress

It’s the most wonderful time of the year… or so the song says! But it’s also a season of stress and worries. So we have gathered 15 Christmas-related activities for you to enjoy in these magical weeks, that will help you fight stress and feel happier. 15 Activities That Will… [read more]

Tips

Are you going to be a good mum?

At some point during their pregnancies, new mums tend to ask themselves, ‘Am I going to be a good mum?’. This can be a source of stress for many women, as they start a new stage of their lives that is unknown to them. Here you will find out if… [read more]

New Mommies

Why you won’t get all newborn’s MUST HAVES

and why that is perfectly ok. If this is your first pregnancy you are most probably as lost as me. You are stressing over what things you need to buy for your newborn and worried that you won’t make the full list. I am here to tell you a secret: you… [read more]

Opinion

Constructive journalism: Good news!

Constructive journalism is a response to “traditional” media, which mainly portrays negative or pessimistic information. Instead, it focuses on the good news. And guess what – there are lots! Why do we need constructive journalism? Constructive journalism appeared as a response to the negativity that “classic” media is focused on. There’s… [read more]

Opinion

How to feel better at the end of the day

Researchers on positive psychology have created an exercise that increases well-being and it’s as simple as this: by the end of the day, write down three things that went well and why. What is positive psychology Positive psychology is a science that has been flourishing for the last twenty decades…. [read more]

Tips

Increase your Well-Being with Gratitude

Gratitude is a positive emotion that has endless benefits. When you are grateful to someone, both you and the person you refer to will feel happier. With this little exercise you can increase your well-being and maybe start a conversation that can strengthen your relationship with the people you care… [read more]

Tips

Involving Future Dad – Fighting Stress

Sometimes, pregnant women feel that they are alone in this journey. But it is important not to neglect the importance of the other part of the equation – the Future Dad. If you are lucky enough to have a supportive partner, there are different ways in which the relationship can… [read more]

Tips

Bonding with the Baby: A Great Way to De-Stress

Bonding with your baby, even when it’s still ‘baking in the oven’, is a great way to de-stress and feel more positive. I do it every day and it always makes a smile appear in my face and my mood is automatically improved. Why not try it out? Some moms… [read more]

Tips

Why you need to stop comparing yourself to others

It is so hard these days not to feel overwhelmed with the amount of information out there. We are bombarded with blogs, videos and messages from other people in the same situation. But is it exactly the same situation and should we be comparing ourselves to them? The answer is… [read more]

Tips

Miscarriage: How to stop the fear

There is no doubt about it. The thing that most pregnant women fear during their pregnancies is that M word. It’s a natural feeling to worry about a loss and it’s very hard to overcome. But it is possible. And I want to help you out with a little reflection…. [read more]

Worries

Common Sense: Stop Worrying With These Two Words

Common Sense. That is all it takes to ease your mind when you panic about whether that particular thing can be done while pregnant. Simple but effective. I know. You want to make sure you don’t eat something or do something that could harm your baby. I get it, I… [read more]

Worries

How to Fight Stress: Positive Affirmations

One of the many ways to deal with stress during pregnancy are the so-called “Positive Affirmations”, or Self-Affirmations – positive statements that empower us by focusing on healthy, optimistic messages that counteract our fears and worries. If you decide to practice this exercise, you will start to feel better about… [read more]

Tips

Vote: What do you worry most about?

Let’s voice our worries to learn how to stop stressing about them. What do you worry most about? By doing so, you will help me find out what are the stress triggers of most pregnant women and I will therefore be able to create better content in this blog. You… [read more]

Opinion

Safe Guideline For Googling your Symptoms

You have symptoms, and despite your deepest, most powerful desire not to panic, you get nervous. And you Google them. But how to do it properly? I am new to pregnancies, this is a total unknown subject to me, if you don’t count the numerous movie references that probably have… [read more]

Blog

10 Truths of a Stressed Pregnancy

It’s time to get a reality check on what stress means for us during pregnancy. If you interiorize this very short list, it will become your mantra. Stress is bad for you Stress is bad for your baby Stress is bad for your Significant Other and family members There is… [read more]

Blog

Become a pregnant warrior in 10 steps

You want to get rid of your stress but you don’t know where to start? No problem! Check out these 10 steps to become a pregnant warrior. Extracted from the WarriorsNotWorriers Beginner’s Guide to a Stress-Free Pregnancy 10 Steps to Become a Pregnant Warrior 1. Acknowledge the problem First… [read more]

Blog

No More Stress – Warriors not Worriers

Are you new in this site? Welcome to Warriors not Worriers, a place for pregnant women who want to have their stress under control. Come join us! Welcome! Hello everyone, I’m a stress-free, fearless woman who always has it all together… Just kidding. I am a nervous freak who… [read more]

Blog