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Hey there, lovely moms!

Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or guilty about your parenting? Do you ever wonder if you are doing enough for your kids, yourself, or others? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this blog post is for you!

With three special needs kids of my own, I know how hard it is to be a mom in today’s world. There are so many expectations, pressures, and challenges that we face every day. Sometimes, we feel like we are failing at everything, and we blame ourselves for not being perfect. This is called mommy guilt, and trust me, I’ve been there too.

Mommy guilt is a term that describes the feeling of inadequacy, regret, or anxiety that some mothers have when they think they are not doing enough for their children, themselves, or others. It can be triggered by various factors, such as:

• Comparing yourself to other mothers who seem to have it all together.
• Feeling pressured by social media, family, friends, or society to be a perfect mother.
• Having unrealistic expectations of yourself or your children.
• Facing challenges or difficulties in parenting, such as tantrums, discipline, or health issues.
• Having to make difficult choices or trade-offs, such as working or staying at home, breastfeeding or formula feeding, or sending your child to daycare or school.

Mommy guilt can have negative effects on your mental and physical health. It can make you feel depressed, anxious, angry, or isolated. It can also affect your self-esteem, confidence, and happiness. It can even harm your relationship with your children, partner, or friends.

But don’t worry, mommy guilt is not a permanent condition. You can overcome it and feel more positive and empowered as a mom. Here are some tips that helped me cope with mommy guilt and enjoy my motherhood more:

• Recognize and acknowledge your feelings. Don’t ignore or suppress your guilt. Instead, try to understand why you feel that way and what triggers it. Be honest and compassionate with yourself.
• Challenge and reframe your thoughts. Don’t let your guilt control your thoughts. Instead, try to replace negative and irrational thoughts with positive and realistic ones. For example, instead of thinking “I’m a bad mom because I yelled at my kids today”, think “I’m a human mom who makes mistakes sometimes, but I love my kids and I’m doing my best.”

I’m a human mom who makes mistakes sometimes, but I love my kids and I’m doing my best.

• Focus on the positive. Don’t dwell on the negative aspects of your parenting. Instead, try to appreciate the positive ones. Celebrate your achievements, no matter how small they are. Remember the good moments you have with your kids. Be grateful for what you have and what you do.
• Seek support and help. Don’t isolate yourself or suffer alone. Instead, try to reach out to other moms who understand what you are going through. Join a support group, a online community, or a parenting class. Talk to your partner, family, friends, or a therapist. Ask for help when you need it.

• Take care of yourself. Don’t neglect your own needs or well-being. Instead, try to make time for yourself and do things that make you happy and relaxed. Treat yourself with kindness and respect. Eat well, sleep well, exercise, meditate, read, write, listen to music, watch a movie, or do whatever you enjoy.

Remember, you are not alone in this journey. You are not the only mom who feels guilty sometimes. You are not the only mom who struggles sometimes. You are not the only mom who loves her kids unconditionally.

You are an amazing mom who deserves happiness and peace of mind.

You are enough.

You are awesome.

You got this! 💪❤️

From one mom to another, and as always, my friends, Enjoy the GLO!