.jpg)
Being Mum
Hello,
I am Amanda and as a busy stay at home mum to 4 kids, 2 of them autistic I know how easy it is to put yourself last when children come along and they become the focus.
From a young age as women we are socially conditioned as to what a good mum looks like. All giving, all caring and the superwoman of the home and family life. We try to live up to these ideals and its impossible.
This expectation is completely unrealistic and leads mums to feeling overwhelmed and burned out and ultimately like we are massive failures. The weight of mum guilt is heavy and needs to be removed.
I sadly lost my own mum to bowel cancer in 2019 which really hit home for me how precious our time is. We so often put the things we want to do off until the kids are older, are in school, or leave home. Losing my mum made me realise that time isn't promised and that its precious, we have to create and live the life we dream of now.
This podcast is my way of letting mums know they need to put themselves first, how they can find the time and more energy for the day to day and more love and compassion for themselves and this will ripple out to their family and their life.
Being Mum
Calming the Christmas chaos in this special bonus episode
Welcome to a festive episode of the Being Mum podcast!
This episode delves into the magic and chaos of Christmas, helping mums find calm amidst the holiday frenzy. I explore the five main aspects of Christmas - religion and faith, the magic, connection, family traditions, and personal Christmas heritage.
I reflect on the pressures and expectations that come with the holiday season and provide stress-saving solutions and emphasise the importance of aligning your celebrations with your values. From managing gift-giving expectations to giving yourself the gift of time and self-care, I share practical tips to make your Christmas joyful and meaningful.
I have also created a FREE Workbook to go with this episode and which includes 15 self care ideas for you.
https://beingmumyourway.com/christmasworkbookandselfcareguide
Join me in the Being Mum tribe on Facebook where I will be sharing more self-care ideas and activities. Wishing you a merry and bright Christmas from my family to yours! Don't forget to subscribe and stay tuned for a special New Year's episode.
Being Mum Tribe Online Facebook Community
Instagram
Facebook
Website
View Behind the scenes content - https://ko-fi.com/amandaforsey
