Being a working mom can sometimes take its toll. Not long ago being a mom was a very easy thing to do, with changes in our society we are now expected to run a household, a successful business, go to the gym and look flawless all the time.
That is what we make ourselves think, when the truth is that we overwork ourselves and we are coming up short. These negative feelings about not fulfilling our “task” sheets may make it even harder for us to move forward.
Here are a few tips to help you stay sane and avoid these negative feelings:
#1 Avoid “Supermom Syndrome”: There’s a negative trend in our society for women to be supermoms, many moms are stressed and overworked as a result. They end up feeling depressed when they can’t meet an ideal, which quite frankly set them up for failure in the first place.
You can start this trend within yourself. Give yourself a break and realize your situation is unique to you and your family. Don’t compare yourself to your best friends family or the family next door, no two families are the same. Do the best with what you’ve got and stamp out the guilt. Guilt used inappropriately is a negative emotion that stops us from moving forwards by keeping us cemented in the past.
#2 “Say NO”: No is not a dirty word; in fact, it’s a word that can help you stay sane and feeling more human. You couldn’t possibly do it all if you tried. Don’t worry about what people will think, instead prioritize what’s important to you and say not to anything that does not fit the bill.
