Category: Burnout
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Burnout Isn’t a Personal Failing, It’s a Cultural Crisis
Why So Many Moms Feel Like They’re Drowning—And What We Can Do About It If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance you’ve been running on fumes. You’re trying to do all the things—juggling parenting, appointments, errands, a spouse who travels a lot for work, maybe even caring for aging parents—all while carrying the quiet, Read more
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Mom Burnout: You’re Not a Bad Mom-You’re Just Burned Out
If You’re Snapping, Numb, or Crying in Secret: This Is for You If you’ve found yourself here, chances are you have moments when you’re barely holding it together. Maybe you’ve snapped at your kids over something small. Or you cry in the shower or the car because it’s the only place you can be alone Read more
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Why You’re So Tired: The Invisible Labor of Motherhood No One Talks About
You’re Feeling Tired, Even When You “Haven’t Done That Much” (And Why Summer Isn’t the Break Everyone Thinks It Is) If you’ve landed here, chances are you’re not just tired—you’re bone-deep exhausted. And not the kind of tired a nap or a weekend getaway can fix.Not the kind of tired that goes away after a Read more
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The Real Way I Handle Anxiety So I Don’t Burn Out or Break Down
Hi, I’m Amanda—and I have anxiety. Not the helpful kind that makes you over-prepare for a meeting. I’m talking about the kind of anxiety that shows up as perfectionism, people-pleasing, second-guessing every decision, and worrying what everyone thinks. The kind that makes me snap at my kids over socks on the floor or cry over Read more
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How to Reset on Overwhelming Days: A Simple Strategy for Burned-Out Moms
Yesterday, I had one of those days. You know the ones. The days where you wake up irritable for no apparent reason, and everything just feels… off. Nothing seems to go right. You spill your coffee, your kids need you now, your computer decides today is the day to glitch out, and you’re behind before Read more
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The Power of Asking for Help: A Key to Overcoming Burnout
Burnout is an all-too-common experience, especially for moms who are juggling work, parenting, household responsibilities, and everything in between. One of the biggest contributors to burnout isn’t just the workload itself—it’s the difficulty of asking for or accepting help. Why Is Asking for Help So Hard? Many of us have been programmed to believe that Read more
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From Burnout to Balance: How to navigate Mom Life in a stressful political climate
If you’re a mom feeling overwhelmed by the current political climate, you’re not alone. The world seems more chaotic than ever, and it’s easy to feel like the weight of it all is resting squarely on your shoulders. News cycles filled with global crises, political divisions, and uncertainty about the future can leave you feeling Read more
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How to Heal Mom Burnout from the Inside Out | Mindset Series Part 4
This is the last article in a four-part blog series diving deeper into the causes of mom burnout, from patriarchy to emotional neglect, and the unique impact it all has on moms. Check out the other articles in the series: What Is Mom Burnout? How to cultivate a mindset that beats burnout; It’s a Beautiful Read more
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Back to School Chaos: My Go-To System for an Easier Transition
My kiddos go back to school next week and, as always, I have mixed feelings. Lazy Daze of Summer I love summer, minus the humidity. #curlygirl There’s no homework. Our schedules are more flexible, and I get to sleep in a little. I schedule fewer sessions, meetings, and coffee dates, so the boys and I Read more
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What Is Mom Burnout? How to cultivate a mindset that beats burnout. Mindset Series Part 1
Burned Out on Burnout The word burnout has become one of those overused words that loses its meaning, like ‘literally’ and ‘triggered’. There are so many different types, sometimes I feel burned out on burnout. Overload burnout, the one we typically think of, where you are frantically working harder to achieve success but at the Read more