When overachievers become mothers, something strange can happen. And it's rarely discussed. It's Mom-poster syndrome.
Most people have heard about imposter syndrome. Those feelings of being not good enough, of feeling like a fraud, that can sneak up on us.
We mostly think of imposter syndrome in our professional lives. But our inner critic can also come up around our "other" job as mothers. It might hit when you're expecting, or as a new mom, or at a major developmental transition.
Our inner critic can amplify all of our other worries, doubts and guilt. Left unchecked, Momposter syndrome can send your career off the rails, it can drive a wedge into your marriage, and may even contribute to post-partum mental health struggles.
Let's break down Momposter Syndrome.
What You'll Learn:
Why Momposter Syndrome seems more prevalent in younger generations and for Type A mothers
2 very different ways that Momposter Syndrome can show up for working mothers
How understanding the lies of the Momposter & inner critic can help us find freedom from it
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