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Avoid Mom Burnout

You’ll burn out, and the people right along with you.

This is way too much for you — you can’t do this alone.— EXODUS 18:18

Does this scripture verse resonate with you?

You simply can’t do it all by yourself, and God doesn’t expect you to.

Even “Super-Mom” needs help and support.

Why is it so hard for moms to turn duties over to others?

Is it that we feel guilty? Feel inadequate? Or defeated if we ask for help?

There is no shame in asking for help, especially when it concerns your household running smoothly.  Everyone benefits from that – especially your children.  If you have found that your plate is overflowing and you are at a loss as to what to do, really evaluate this question:  “What can I give up CONTROL of?”  AH….yes, I did just use that word – CONTROL!

Honestly, I think that a lot of moms suffer from this fear of not having control in a lot of areas, I know it took me quite a while to give up control of certain things and start sharing the load with my family

“But they won’t do it right”– yep, you’re probably right, but over time their commitment to helping out will reward them with so much more.  Being part of a family entails sharing the load.  Being part of something bigger than yourself develops connectedness – which creates a family that is connected and committed to each other.

So momma – push aside the pride, fear and feeling like you have to be in control of everything and respect what others in your family can bring to the table.

Ask for help – you won’t get it voluntarily

Age appropriate is best – here is a great list of age appropriate chores you can use as a resource!

Give choices to your team – ask which they would prefer to help with, folding laundry or helping to cook dinner

Start small – start with a list of areas you need help and give one to each member of your family.  You can add more later.

Delegating tasks will free up some of your time which in turn elevates the stress that builds when a mom is feeling overwhelmed!

This quote was found with regard to delegating in the work environment, but as mom’s our ‘work environment’ is our home!  I thought it was something to leave you with as you start creating your list to delegate!

And, remember that there is no such thing as a single-handed success: When you include and acknowledge all those in your corner, you propel yourself, your teammates and your supporters to greater heights. – Author Unknown

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