“My son has been sick this week, and he ended up watching YouTube for kids all day since he wants to be in my room where I work. I felt bad.”
This is a classic example of mum guilt.
In many cases, “Mum guilt” (or “Mom guilt” or “Mommy guilt”) is when you want to be a good mother, but you also want to do well in your career.
You feel like you’re not doing things right or not doing enough as a mother.
In a word, you feel inadequate.
But what – or who – are you comparing yourself with?
You’ve probably got ideas about being a “good mother” from your parents or other relatives, friends, teachers (yours and your children’s), TV, social media, and many more influencers in your life.
And of course, people are telling you their ideals and usually not showing you the reality – especially on social media.
So I wanted to open up the conversation on this topic.
In Episode 194 of the Sasuga! Podcast, you’ll hear
- How I responded to this guilt-ridden mother
- 3 top tips to ease you out of mum guilt
- Food for thought even if you’re not a mum
Enjoy!
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