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Introduction 

• Welcome: 
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  • Giveaway! 
• What to Expect: I will share three takeaways you can use to help manage mom guilt.

What is Mom Guilt? 

• Define Mom Guilt: feeling like you're not doing enough or that you're falling short as a mom
• Why it’s Common: Societal pressures, personal expectations, and comparison.
• Acknowledge the Emotion: Guilt is normal but doesn’t have to take over our lives. I think guilt is a good reminder for us of where we can be better and adjust our priorities. It doesn’t mean we aren’t doing a good job. 

Takeaway #1: Focus on the Present, Not the Past 

• My Practice: Focusing on the present, not dwelling on past mistakes or regrets.
• Grounding Techniques: Grounding myself helps me stay connected with my children and correct mistakes lovingly. 
• Implementation Tip:  
  • Feeling guilty or overwhelmed - Get outside. 
  • Look at their hands. 
  • Think of my mom 
  • Breathing and affirmations 
  • Ask for help 
• Mindset Shift: Each moment is a fresh opportunity to try again and show love.

Takeaway #2: Prioritize Self-Compassion 

• What is Self-Compassion?: Treating yourself with the same kindness you would show a friend. Think of my future self as my best friend! 
• Why It Helps with Guilt: Self-compassion can soften feelings of guilt and build resilience.
• Implementation Tip: Practical ways to be kinder to oneself - positive affirmations, journaling moments of success, recognizing small wins.
• Affirmation Examples:, 
  • “I am doing my best, and that is enough.”
  • “I can always try again”
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Takeaway #3: Set Realistic Expectations 

• Pressure to Be Perfect: Many moms feel pressure to do it all, perfectly.
• Letting Go of Unrealistic Goals: Release the need to be "supermom" and set more realistic, attainable goals.
• Implementation Tip: Use a priority list—what must get done today, what can wait, and what doesn’t matter. (Holiday cards, special holiday traditions, picture perfect moments) 
• Reframe Success: Success as a mom is not perfection, but connection and effort. Perfectionism kills progress. 

Conclusion and Encouragement

• Recap: Focusing on the present, practicing self-compassion, and setting realistic expectations.
• Final Encouragement: You are an amazing mom. Managing guilt is a journey, not a destination.
• This is Us & Parenthood quotes.

"I can’t be a perfect mom, but I can be a good one. And that's good enough for them." – This Is Us

"Being a mom is hard, and we do

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