How to overcome Mom Guilt and Manage Sick Kids as a Working Mom (S2 Ep44)

Legacy Building Mamas

Do you ever find yourself wondering if you're the only mom feeling like you're not doing enough? Tune into this episode to find out you're not alone and how to turn 'mom guilt' into a source of empowerment!

We delve into the emotional whirlwind known as 'mom guilt,' a common feeling among mothers juggling parenting and professional life. Discover practical strategies to shift your perspective, align your efforts with your core values, and effectively manage these feelings. Our discussion will empower you to overcome fear and judgement, ultimately helping you to thrive in both your business and family life.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction: Understanding the common feeling of mom guilt.

04:10 Societal Expectations and Mom Guilt: Discussion on societal pressures and how they shape perceptions of guilt.

13:02 Learning to let go and delegate certain tasks.

21:12 Managing sick kids as a Working Mom.

38:28 Six practical strategies for managing and transforming mom guilt: Exploring actionable strategies to manage and alleviate mom guilt effectively.

40:45 Role of Support Systems: Importance of support from partners, family, and community in managing mom guilt.

42:00 Conclusion: Encouragement and final thoughts on redefining success and happiness as a mom

By the end of this episode, you'll have a deeper understanding of mom guilt, strategies for managing it, and insights into transforming it into a motivation for growth and fulfilment. You'll feel empowered to build your business while nurturing a happy, balanced family life.
And if you are just starting out, I would like to remind you on a few resources I have created for you, if you are a working mom in Corporate and you resonate with a lot of mom guilt by working for your Corporate Job, and you are considering starting your own Business, check out the PACIFIC Pathway: This framework helps you to Craft your Business with Purpose, Passion and Freedom. and then Check out my resources on reducing mom guilt with the mental load outsourcing system:

Craft your Business with Purpose, Passion and Freedom

Reduce mom guilt by Relieving the Mental Load
Survey Reference from 'Bright Horizons':
https://investors.brighthorizons.com/node/14216/pdf

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