What All Exhausted Mums Need To Know.
Oh to feel like this Mama! Full of life, laughter and the energy to have fun with her kids. If only, I am too exhausted to even think about it!
You know those days when you are home all day with the kids and it feels like you are not really doing much, but by mid afternoon you are exhausted, it feels like you have been hit by a truck.
You know when;
All of the daily chores of Mum Life feel like running a marathon.
Lifting the washing feels like lifting a bag of bricks.
You are forgetful and tired all the time.
You have a short fuse with your kids and partner.
Engaging with or trying to play with your kids, feels like an impossible mission, and one you would rather not even attempt..
When you feel like this on a regular basis Mama, you are suffering from Mum Burn Out.
Burnt out (adj.): A state in which you are mentally unable to handle any more stress. A state in which your energy and mental resources are depleted.
When we experience burn out in our paid work, we know it is time for a new job or some serious intervention. The difference with Mum Burn Out is that we can’t quit Mum-ing. Mum burn out is not only seriously bad for us, it is also bad for our kids and our relationships.
Unfortunately, in our society, the norm for Mums is to ignore their own needs. As women and mothers, we have been taught that it is selfish to put our needs first. When we do think about self-care, we usually focus on care of our physical body with more exercise, better food or relaxation. These are all wonderful and necessary things but when we are burnt out and exhausted by our role as primary care-givers, it is our emotional, social and psychological selves that need extra support.
You know it is time for a change, you just have no idea what to try to get the life and laughter back into your days. I am here for you mama!
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