Being a mother is a rewarding and beautiful role, but it can be exhausting! If you often feel overwhelmed, or as though you will never catch up, you are not alone. Most of the mothers I work with feel this way too. In this article I’ll share strategies that help overwhelmed moms simplify their lives to have more time to enjoy their family.
There are so many expectations and responsibilities put on women these days it’s no wonder our stress levels are high. We are constantly expected to be the perfect mom, have impeccable homes, be in the best shape of our lives, provide financially for our families, keep up social connections, and maintain all the mental load of the family, home, and logistics.
This juggling act is simply unsustainable. We end up being burnt out, flustered, and stressed. Some of us start to feel like we’re failing at everything, and this can bring on irrational guilt and depression. Being flooded with all these emotions prevents us from being present and enjoying the precious time we have with our families.
The good news is that with the following practical tips we can simplify our home life, reduce mom guilt, and enjoy our time with our little ones.
10 Steps to Simplify Your Life with Kids (relief for overwhelmed moms!)
1. Take the pressure off
2. Delegate responsibilities
3. Be a family team
4. Invest in yourself
5. Build sustainable systems
6. Partner with other moms
7. Learn to say no
8. Declutter your mind with a brain dump
9. Schedule in downtime
10. Give yourself grace
Read the full blog here: https://lifeandhomebydesign.com/2023/09/15/tip-for-overwhelmed-moms/