Managing the Mental Load of Motherhood

Mental overload in motherhood is a sign of the times, and is important to tune into when it gets too high because it can lead to overwhelm, mom rage feelings (if you need support with this check out this blog article), and mom burnout. Find below 4 tips to help manage the mental load of motherhood.

1. Do less. Each season it can be a good idea to pause and reassess your schedule and the families schedule to determine what needs to happen and what can be eliminated.
2. Schedule in downtime. I find this key as with the busyness factor of many, if we don’t schedule in downtime it doesn’t happen. Downtime is essential for grownups and kids alike as it allows us to slowdown and recuperate from the all to often “go-go-go”
3. Don’t do it alone. Seek support of those around you whether a partner/spouse or other support person in your life. With your partner/spouse explain your current mental load, problem-solve together, and see how you can come up with a division of labour plan. You can use this graphic to help the other person understand some of your experience.
4. Take care of YOU! I highlighted you in this as all too often mom’s end up on the bottom of the less when technically that should be high up there if not first, you can’t give from an empty cup. If you are sitting there saying I just don’t have time for myself, I invite you to tune in to see if mom guilt is showing up (if it is check out this blog article), and I also encourage you to give yourself permission to start small like 10 minutes of something that fills you up. For those willing to take it a big step further, consider a day trip or weekend away for yourself at least once a year to get a bit of a break from the heavy mental load.

If you need additional support reach out to me, I am Nicole Levy, and I am here as your helping hand, let’s get started, book your complimentary initial consult today https://www.mindfulhealingjourney.ca/#/