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Joy shouldn’t feel like another item on the to‑do list, yet anxiety often makes play feel wasteful, risky, or selfish. We get honest about how motherhood, comparison, and shifting relationships quietly drain our delight—and we map a practical way back with small, doable steps that don’t require a new hobby, a big budget, or anyone’s approval.
We share candid stories about losing—and then relearning—fun: the guilt that creeps in at brunch, the pressure to engineer perfect vacations after divorce, and the habit of asking “Is everyone else having a good time?” while ignoring our own. From comedy nights and kitchen dance breaks to low‑cost walks and learning projects, we show how joy can be reclaimed in ten minutes at a time. We also talk seasons of friendship, building a village without forcing it, and choosing dates with your partner even when everyone else is busy. Aging bodies and anxious minds make certain thrills tougher, so we pivot to movement and play that energize rather than deplete.
If anxiety is the voice that says you don’t have time for fun, joy is the voice that says you don’t have time not to. Your challenge: pick one small thing this week that is only for you—no guilt, no productivity attached—and protect it like an appointment. Anxious moms deserve joy too, and the path back begins with tiny, unapologetic moments of light. If this conversation hits home, follow the Anxiety Ridden Moms Club, subscribe, and leave a quick review. Share this with a mom who needs a nudge toward her own ten‑minute win, and tell us: what will you try first?

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