{"id":3178,"date":"2022-06-22T10:06:03","date_gmt":"2022-06-22T14:06:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/diaryofanhonestmom.com\/?p=3178"},"modified":"2023-11-27T12:01:49","modified_gmt":"2023-11-27T16:01:49","slug":"mom-burnout-is-real-5-tips-on-how-to-cope","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/diaryofanhonestmom.com\/blog\/mom-burnout-is-real-5-tips-on-how-to-cope\/","title":{"rendered":"Mom Burnout is Real: 5 Tips on How to Cope"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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First of All: What is \u2018Mom Burnout\u2019?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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I’m going to get really honest here. I’ve felt mommy burnout MANY times – and not just during the early baby years.\u00a0<\/p>

Mom burnout looks a little like not being able to make the simplest of decisions, crying at the drop of a hat, being irritable at things that shouldn’t irritate you, or feeling like you can’t even think straight anymore.\u00a0<\/p>

It can also look like us adults having a meltdown exactly like a toddler (can anyone else relate?)<\/p>

Feeling burnt out as a mom can show up as sadness, anger, or apathy. It could also be related to your mental health<\/a> so keep that in mind as you read on…<\/p>

Stressed? Exhausted? Can\u2019t keep up and there\u2019s no end in sight?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Unfortunately, burnout among mothers is INCREDIBLY COMMON.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Also read:<\/b>\u00a0Navigating your ‘no’s’ – What Part of Motherhood is Hard to Say No To?<\/a><\/p>

Moms struggling with burnout\u00a0<\/h3>

Prior to becoming a mom I had seasons of significant stress that were leading me towards burnout. Once I could get rid of the stressor like a relationship or job the tension would ease.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

But as a mom you can\u2019t do that- kids are kind of permanent…And, it makes relieving stress complicated when it feels like there is no way out. It can be even more complicated if you’re a mom without a support system.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

SO, what is mom burnout? According to <\/span>Choosing Therapy<\/span><\/a>, \u201c<\/span>Mom burnout is often characterized by the chronic stress and exhaustion related to relentless caregiving demands, and this epidemic is exceedingly high in women who have full-time careers or are without a co-parent. Mom burnout can lead mothers to feel ineffective and lacking confidence as parents, while simultaneously experiencing the pull to be a better parent amidst feelings of disconnect with their children\u201d.<\/span><\/p>

I have received literally thousands of messages in response to various posts letting me know how exhausted you are trying to do ALL THE THINGS.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

But, in my own motherhood journey, I’ve finally come to realize there are things you can do to prevent and overcome mom burnout.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Also read<\/b>:\u00a0<\/span>3 Benefits of Journal Prompts for Mental Health<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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How to fix mom burnout<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Mom burnout is hard, but it\u2019s also something that we can take control of by putting some simple strategies in place for ourselves. Luckily there are many ways to deal with mom burnout.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Without further adieu, here are my top 5 tips on how to cope with mommy burnout!<\/span><\/p>

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