So here it is, the biggest mental challenge for all moms, and to be honest it’s very much a dad thing too. Mom guilt is a pervasive feeling of doubt, anxiety, or inadequacy that many parents experience regarding their parenting choices and actions. It’s that relentless voice inside your head questioning whether you’re doing enough, making the right decisions, or being the best possible parent for your children. Here are some unconventional but effective ways on how to deal with mom guilt:
The Problem with Perfect
Let’s get one thing straight: Perfection is a myth. The idea that we can be perfect mothers, with perfect kids, in perfect homes, is a societal construct designed to make us feel inadequate. So, the first step to conquering mom guilt is to reject the pursuit of perfection, discard all you have been taught and allow your children to teach you. Embrace the chaos, the mess, the loud, and the imperfect, this is something I struggled with for a long time and then I started being proactive.
