What about the work you don’t see me do?

Mother’s Day is tomorrow, and many of us are going to receive gifts of outings, nights out, or traditional “self-care” methods. And these can be great, welcome gifts. But they can also add to an already full plate and fail to leave us rested. We’re often told we just need to rest or practice “self-care” when we express feeling overwhelmed in motherhood. But self-care can sometimes feel like one more thing to do. The invisible load of prioritizing self-care involves: 〰 Learning to say no 〰 Finding the time 〰 Seeking support from family and friends 〰 Trusting others while you’re away 〰 Learning to set and hold boundaries 〰 Having the resources 〰 Letting go of the belief that a good mom is selfless 〰 Being willing to accept help or support 〰 Learning how to manage the guilt 〰 Challenging the belief that your needs aren’t important 〰 Rediscovering things you enjoy 〰 Following through even though there are a million reasons not to It’s easy to feel like it isn’t even worth it. But I want you to know that YOU are worth it. We can take the time to think about our own needs, work on setting boundaries, and give ourselves permission to prioritize our own time. When we value our own time and tune into our own needs, we can shed guilt, let go of expectations, and start practicing real self-care. Working with a mom therapist can help us change the way we view our own time, let go of “good mom” expectations, and find our own path in motherhood. We offer virtual therapy support for moms across Canada and the United States, serving you at every step of your journey. Our mom therapists understand what you’re going through. They can help with: 〰 Recognizing your own needs 〰 Advocating for your needs 〰 Prioritizing your time 〰 Rediscovering yourself in motherhood 〰 And more! Find out if we serve your area and book a FREE 15 minute virtual consultation. Comment MWTHERAPY below to receive a DM with more information or head to momwell.com/booking . . . . . #happymothersday #mothersdaygifts #momsmatter #candidmotherhood #realmoms #mentalloadofmotherhood #invisibleload #invisibleloadofmotherhood