Am I a Sh*t Parent?

I used to believe that in order to be a great mum, I had to constantly engage with my children, singing nursery rhymes with my 1-year-old and having deep, meaningful conversations with my teenager.

However, I now realise that this belief is not true. It's only a part of what it means to be a good parent.

Being a good mum also means acknowledging that I am human.

It means allowing myself to feel upset and cry on certain days.
It means recognising that I sometimes need space and time alone.

Putting myself first in terms of my well-being may sound selfish, but it indirectly benefits my children and is a way of putting THEM first for me.

If I don't take care of myself and prioritise my own well-being, I won't have the capacity or energy to be everything my kids need from me.

I need space to recharge. I need breaks to rejuvenate.

There are times when I feel overwhelmed by the demands of motherhood. And that's okay. It's normal to have weeks where I feel incredibly grateful, happy, and content, but also experience moments of crying, feeling down, and longing for a pause in life to rest and recharge.

All of these emotions and experiences are valid.

They are all part of what makes me a phenomenal parent, regardless of my children's ages.

Whether you're a parent, carer or someone who looks after someone else in one way or another, here is your reminder that you, too, are phenomenal.

I have a live session called 'All About Prioritising Yourself' coming up on 2nd August 2023 - would you like to join me?