Empowering Tips to Manage Mom Guilt

Confidently Beautiful with Ciera

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 don’t always get it right. But the love is there, even in the mistakes." – Parenthood

• Call to Action: Implement one of the tips today. Write a review or send this to a mom who is doing a good job.

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