Sometimes the strength of motherhood is greater than natural laws.
– Barbara Kingsolver
How are you doing in motherhood these days? Any overwhelm? How about fatigue? What about any unmet needs? If you’re anything like me, you might cycle through each of these at different times in motherhood. But, when I’m hitting a lot of these types of stressors all at once, it definitely leaves me in a hard spot. Often, they leave me with a yearning for less stress, more rest, and lots of time for loving kindness towards my body, mind and soul. What about you?
Read on for more short, quick information on: motherhood overwhelm, motherhood fatigue and unmet need in motherhood.
Causes of overwhelm in motherhood:
- Lack of self-care
- Financial stressors
- Lack of emotional connection with others
- Putting other people’s needs above your own
- Relationship instability
- Being socially isolated
- Too much to do and not enough time to do it
- Too many emotions hitting all at once
What else would you add here?
Possible causes of fatigue in motherhood:
- Discomfort in your body
- Baby not sleeping
- A child having nightmares
- Anxiety
- Grief
- A sick kid
- A medical issue
- Depression
- Trauma
- SAD- Seasonal Affective Disorder (and not just in the winter!)
What else would you add to this list?
Unmet needs in motherhood
- Movement and exercise
- Feeling emotionally connected to others
- Healthy eating for your body
- Mental stimulation and adult conversations
- Sleep!
- Hydration
- Needing quiet
- A clean home
- Alone time
- Time for self-care
What other unmet needs would you add to this list?
If you’re struggling in motherhood right now, know that you’re not alone. If you need more help and support, please reach out to your doctor or a therapist in your area. Know that I’m thinking of you, and sending lots of love and compassion your way!
