Talking about mom burnout on the blog today.
Hi friends! I hope you?re having a wonderful morning so far. I?m meeting with a friend for coffee and then working on a Fit Team document for Self-care September to send out tomorrow. It?s not too late to join us here!
For today?s post, I wanted to talk a bit about mom burnout. While I?m in a positive space with motherhood, there have absolutely been times when I?ve felt overwhelmed and burned out. I wanted to share a bit about it in this post, along with some of the things I?ve learned, and always love hearing about your thoughts and perspectives, too. I also recognize that as a mom, I know I?m fortunate and privileged in many aspects of life and am grateful for all of them. There will always be those who have it better or worse than yourself; the best you can do is have gratitude for the blessings in your life, and compassion for those who are having a difficult time.
What is mom burnout exactly"
I think of it as a state of mental, physical, and emotional exhaustion that most moms are likely to experience at one point in their lives. I?ve learned over time that various factors can contribute to mom burnout. It can happen when you have maxed out your capacity to care for others, and it can also come from the invisible emotional and mental load mothers need to carry. Peer pressure, unrealistic expectations, and social media can play a part in causing mom burnout, and I think it?s SO important for moms to fill their own cups...
