How to Balance the Stresses of Motherhood
How to Balance the Stresses of Motherhood Motherhood: the job where you're the CEO, chef, chauffeur, therapist, teacher, and janitor, all rolled into one. It’s fulfilling—but also exhausting. Between sleepless nights, picky eaters, endless laundry, and the occasional (okay, daily) emotional meltdown—to say it comes with stress is an understatement. If you’re tired of juggling, dropping balls, and picking them up again while maintaining a smile, fear not. Here you can find ways to help manage that unrelenting motherhood stress—and yes, without losing yourself. The Myth of the Perfect Mom There’s this image floating around out there of the “perfect mom.” She’s effortlessly doting, makes organic smoothies daily, every day is a perfect hair day, and has a home that looks magazine ready. Here’s a secret: she doesn’t exist. Let’s slice through the illusion and take a breather. Photo by Kaboompics.com Why the ‘Perfect Mom’ Doesn’t Exist The biggest culprit? Social media. So many moms p...