Shameless Leadership

622: You Don't Need To Be A Better Mom


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I was in a conversation with a coaching client the other day and we were hashing out some details around her company branding and mission. She is a badass coach who works with moms who want to learn how to prioritize themselves in order to shift the relationship to self and the way they parent to overcome things like mom rage and all the other overwhelming emotions that come with momming on any given day. 


As we were talking through some ideas, she mentioned how the moms she works with want to “become better moms”. I found myself nodding along. Yes, of course! Who doesn’t want to be a better mom?!


The next morning. I found myself in the shower thinking about this conversation and I had a visceral reaction.


NO. WE DON’T NEED TO BECOME BETTER MOMS.  


I get that we desire to be our very best for our kids.  


And we always want to become better versions of ourselves.  


I know so many of you listening are committed to growth and evolution and doing better when it comes to everything from the way you mother to the way you show up at work to the way you participate as a good citizen in your communities.  


But, if we are carrying with us this constant idea that, “I need to be a better mom”, we are likely carrying guilt, shame and a strong sense of not enoughness.  


It is quite possible that your desire to “become a better mom” is completely undermining the incredible mother you already are.


In this episode, I dig into how you can change your mindset around the mother you currently are in order to bring more joy and peace to mothering and life in general.  


You are already an amazing mom. Full stop. 


Link mentioned:

  • Sign up for Jen Lumanlan’s free Masterclass on February 12th: How to Tame Your Triggers Around Your Child's Difficult Behavior: shamelessmom.com/triggers



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