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Introduction
- Welcome:
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- Giveaway!
- What to Expect: I will share three takeaways you can use to help manage mom guilt.
What is Mom Guilt?
- Define Mom Guilt: feeling like you're not doing enough or that you're falling short as a mom
- Why it’s Common: Societal pressures, personal expectations, and comparison.
- Acknowledge the Emotion: Guilt is normal but doesn’t have to take over our lives. I think guilt is a good reminder for us of where we can be better and adjust our priorities. It doesn’t mean we aren’t doing a good job.
Takeaway #1: Focus on the Present, Not the Past
- My Practice: Focusing on the present, not dwelling on past mistakes or regrets.
- Grounding Techniques: Grounding myself helps me stay connected with my children and correct mistakes lovingly.
- Implementation Tip:
- Feeling guilty or overwhelmed - Get outside.
- Look at their hands.
- Think of my mom
- Breathing and affirmations
- Ask for help
- Mindset Shift: Each moment is a fresh opportunity to try again and show love.
Takeaway #2: Prioritize Self-Compassion
- What is Self-Compassion?: Treating yourself with the same kindness you would show a friend. Think of my future self as my best friend!
- Why It Helps with Guilt: Self-compassion can soften feelings of guilt and build resilience.
- Implementation Tip: Practical ways to be kinder to oneself - positive affirmations, journaling moments of success, recognizing small wins.
- Affirmation Examples:,
- “I am doing my best, and that is enough.”
- “I can always try again”
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Takeaway #3: Set Realistic Expectations
- Pressure to Be Perfect: Many moms feel pressure to do it all, perfectly.
- Letting Go of Unrealistic Goals: Release the need to be "supermom" and set more realistic, attainable goals.
- Implementation Tip: Use a priority list—what must get done today, what can wait, and what doesn’t matter. (Holiday cards, special holiday traditions, picture perfect moments)
- Reframe Success: Success as a mom is not perfection, but connection and effort. Perfectionism kills progress.
Conclusion and Encouragement
- Recap: Focusing on the present, practicing self-compassion, and setting realistic expectations.
- Final Encouragement: You are an amazing mom. Managing guilt is a journey, not a destination.
- This is Us & Parenthood quotes.
"I can’t be a perfect mom, but I can be a good one. And that's good enough for them." – This Is Us
"Being a mom is hard, and we do
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