Sep 13, 2022
Overwhelmed moms are the norm these days. With work, high expectations in motherhood, household duties, kids' activities, and keeping up a social life, it's no wonder moms are so stressed out in 2022.
Today I will share the three areas in your life you should address when in a season of overwhelm.
1. Have fun.
This seems like the exact opposite of what you should do when you're overwhelmed, but I promise you it isn't. When we're in a season of overwhelm, the best way to break it up is to schedule some fun.
Get a pedicure with your sister. See a movie with your partner. Go to the library and work on your scrapbook in peace. Just do something that lights you up, and you won't regret it.
2. Streamline your life.
Now is the time to take some stuff off of your plate through reduction. Tell your mom you aren't available for dinner every Friday night. Or step down from volunteering at church every Sunday. Whatever you have going on that feels like an obligation needs to be tabled for a while.
You can pare things down and focus on yourself and your family when you feel overwhelmed. You can return to them in a different season of life; always remember that.
3. Outsource things you hate.
If you can't take something off your to-do list fully, get someone else to do it. If you're constantly running around, consider getting someone else to take your kids to soccer practice.
If you hate cooking, look into prepared meals at Costco or the freezer section. There are even companies like Dream Dinners that will meal prep for you.
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