Category: Childhood Emotional Neglect
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Why We Shrink Ourselves (and How to Stop Dimming Your Light)
Recently, I had lunch with a friend I hadn’t seen in a while. You know how it goes—two busy moms trying to line up calendars between work, family, and everything else. When we finally sat down together, it just felt good to share a meal and catch up. As we talked, I filled her in Read more
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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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Breaking the Cycle: Overcoming Negative Influences and Reclaiming Your Mindset as a Burned-Out Mom | Mindset Series Part 3
In my blog article, What Is Mom Burnout?, I wrote about the relationship between mindset and burnout. I talked about how our culture, family’s values, our unique adversities and triumphs, wealth or poverty, and upbringing all shape our mindset by influencing our perspectives and experiences. It’s a Beautiful Day to Smash the Patriarchy is the Read more