The Monster That Is Working Mom Guilt Welcome back to the Fierce Feminine Podcast! On today's episode, I will discuss the "dirty little secret" of working mothers: Working Mom Guilt. Working Mom Guilt has a nasty habit of reaching virtually every working mother. I have worked with dozens of working mothers; every single one of them have expressed, at one point or another, that they have experienced Working Mom Guilt at some point in their career. So, today I will share some tips with you on ways you can cope with the monster of Working Mom Guilt. Keep Reading Know and Understand that You're in Good Company Remember that you are not alone! There are a lot of successful working moms feeling Working Mom Guilt. Go for Good Enough Release your intention and need to be a perfect parent. Lower your "mom standards" from being perfect to being "good enough." Expect Working Mom Guilt to Go for the Jugular Anticipate and prepare for Working Mom Guilt. Realize you can't be in two places at once – and that's okay! Notice the feelings of Working Mom Guilt and tell yourself this: "Oh! I'm experiencing Working Mom Guilt. My ego must be believing a story about what it means to be a perfect mother. How interesting?" Observe your thoughts and feelings about Working Mom Guilt – but don't invest in them. Quality, Not Quantity Remember: distraction is the enemy of joy! Take time at the end of your workday to decompress. Give Yourself Permission to "Let It Go" Give yourself permission to "let go" of Working Mom Guilt. Remember: guilt is not a constructive or useful emotion! The world needs more examples of how women can be a successful working mother – juggling work life and family life – and doing it their way! Be the example of a bold woman leader. Want more tips? Want more advice on how you can be a Fierce Feminine leader? Visit my website!

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