Some women feel guilty for leaving their children to work. Some feel guilty even for working from home.
Do you ever feel that way? At The Mama Ladder, we seek to normalize NOT feeling guilty for going after your goals, being yourself, and showing your kids what’s possible by being a business owner.
We see “mom guilt” to either be “merited” or “unmerited.”
Here’s how to distinguish those merited and unmerited feelings.
Merited Vs. Unmerited Mom Guilt
If you’re not meeting your children’s basic physical and emotional needs, mom guilt may be the nudge you need to do and be better for your kids. It’s a feeling worth listening to.
On the other hand, feelings of unmerited mom guilt (where lots of moms get trapped) can come by comparing ourselves to other moms, and judging what we seemingly lack in our own parenting. Don’t pay attention to these kinds of feelings. Your kids know you love them, and you’re doing enough.
Remember Your Why
To help conquer the often overwhelming feelings of mom guilt, remember your “why.” Likely, you’re investing in yourself and in your business for your children — to provide for them and expand their opportunities. And even if it’s purely an outlet for you, the time and space you give yourself to be you helps you to be a happy and health mom for your children.
Remember, there is no need to compare. We’re all learning! Let go of those unmerited feelings, mama. You’re doing great.
Want to be inspired and uplifted by other mampreneurs?
Bye-bye, mom guilt! In our Mama Power community, there is no comparison or competition. We lift each other up and cheerlead each other successes — all in the aim of being better moms and business owners.
