“I feel like I’m always letting someone down,” Megan said as the iMOM Podcast team was getting ready to start recording an episode—and it stuck with Abby. She knew that feeling well. In this episode, Megan opens up about how when she tries to give more at home, she feels like she’s failing at work. But when she tries to put in more effort at work, it costs her at home. If you’ve ever thought “I’m failing as a mom,” this chat will resonate with you.
Many moms go nonstop. We move from one task, activity, or commitment to the next, trying our best to be all things to all people. Yet, there’s still this feeling that it’s not enough. Do men feel this way? Why is there no such thing as a dad fail? Did moms go through this 30 years ago? Abby, Megan, Susan, and Chloe talk about how social media and comparison have contributed to the concept of “mom fails,” and they’ll talk about reframing some fails into wins.
What if you let the people in your life see that you’re struggling to get everything done? What would it teach your kids if you showed them that you have weaknesses and limits? Maybe it would help them be unafraid to admit their own. If you’re looking for ideas to stop feeling like you’re failing as a mom, the team will help you recognize some things that are less Instagram-worthy that might be happening in your home that prove you’re doing a great job.
Articles We Mentioned:
“I’m Always Letting Someone Down.” Sound Familiar?
5 Reasons Your Kids Need to See Your Weaknesses
10 Mom Fails That Are Actually Wins
8 Things Kids Say That Prove You’re a Great Mom
From Me to You: A Conversation Journal for You and Your Daughter
From Me to You: A Conversation Journal for You and Your Son
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How do you fight back against the voice in your head that tells you you’re failing or need to do more?
