If you’re a mother, it’s inevitable that you’ve experienced mom guilt at some point during your motherhood journey. If you find yourself struggling with guilt over something you said or did, or over something you didn’t say or do, I’m here to tell you it’s ok. We’ve all experienced some form of mom guilt. You’re not alone. How many of these scenarios can you relate to?
- Have you ever beat yourself up because you had to miss a kid-related function due to the demands of your business or career?
- Have you ever dealt with a difficult decision, along with the uncertainty of how the outcome would affect your family?
- Are you a stay-at-home mom who constantly compares herself to working moms and career moms?
- Do you constantly compare yourself to other moms – or even worse, compare your children to theirs – and feel like you come up short?
If you’re a mom, you can find something to feel guilty about. The truth of the matter, though, is that mom guilt is entirely self-induced. The good news is that it can be self-banished. Start by reminding yourself that feelings of guilt are a sign that you truly care about, and want the best for, your family.
Then remind yourself that when work demands your attention, sometimes it just requires and deserves it. Whether your career or business is vital for your family’s financial security, or it’s a measure of personal enjoyment and fulfillment, there are times when family finances and YOU deserve to be first on your list.
Are you beating yourself up because you lost your temper and raised your voice with your little angel? Let’s face it – sometimes they have less than angelic moments. While yelling should never become a routine part of your mommy tool bag, an occasional raised voice gets the attention quieter tones clearly did not in that moment. Take a deep breath, forgive yourself, and get back to being the awesome mom you are.
The best way to banish mom guilt is to remind yourself that you’re not superwoman, nor should you try to be. You’re a human being with all the thoughts, feelings, and emotions that come with being human – and mom guilt does not need to be on that list.
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