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4 Mindful Ways To Banish Busy Mommy Guilt For Good

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You feed the children, you race to the gym, you clean the house, you squeeze in book club, you are super mom. Sound familiar?

Many new moms and super moms feel they have to be everything to everyone. And they try to be all and do it all, and often with much success they accomplish great things. But a not so pleasant side effect is mommy-guilt. That inner nag that says you are doing something wrong. As women, when you leave your children to take care of yourself, whether a book club or workout, the guilt can creep in.

These tips will help you banish the mom guilt for good…

  • Give Yourself A Break

You are doing so much and doing the best you can. Take a moment and celebrate the fact that you are a mom and there for everyone. Many women have a hard time putting themselves first. But taking time out each day to do what you want, such as a hot bath or a nature walk, will help you feel more fulfilled. Part of the guilt is because you don’t feel connected to your “me time”. By simply taking more steps to put yourself first, the guilt will naturally subside. Know that when you practice self care, you show up more fully for everyone around you… including YOURSELF.

  • Celebrate All That You Do

Take a moment to total up mental stock. Everything that you do is wonderful. Many new moms try to do so much which leaves them exhausted and run down. You can easily tap into your realization mode by celebrating all that you already do.

  • The Moments Matter

Ever second is an important one, especially for new moms. Mothers with children often work really hard to do everything they can, but this often puts them in the future. If you are a mom who is always focusing on the future, practice being more present in the now. The moments matter and when you can be in the moment with your family, the guilt will dissipate and your memories will be even fonder.

  • Address Your Fear

If you are an adult and you fear things, such as snakes, dogs or going to the dentist, your children will pick up on these anxieties. The best thing you can do for your family and for yourself is to look at your own fears and see if they are irrational or real. Most fear is indeed in our minds. For example, if you had a traumatic experience at the dentist as a child there is no reason to pass that on to your children. The best thing you can do for you family is address your own fear so they are not passed on.

Shannon Kaiser
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