Mother. Partner. Employee. Dog mom. Homeowner. Gardener. Athlete. We all wear different hats, or different roles, in our lives. Sometimes, all these hats of responsibility can feel so heavy. And the one hat you can never take off once you put it on is the Mom hat.
In this episode of Everwell Mama, holistic life and wellness coach Siobhan Bingham addresses the challenges women face in juggling the numerous roles society expects us to fulfill—particularly in the role of mother. She shares personal experiences of navigating identity and societal expectations to illustrate the mental load women and mothers carry.
Finally, Siobhan walks listeners through a few examples of where the effect of wearing the many hats of motherhood could really be impacting your life before offering ideas for mini-changes that can have a big impact.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- The importance of implementing small, sustainable changes to enhance your well-being and prevent burnout amidst overwhelming responsibilities
- Practical strategies for self-care and time management to help you balance your many hats
Noteworthy quotes from this episode:
“For women across professions, across our society in general, there are more and more expectations and hats put onto us every day. There's this cultural expectation now that women are everything to everyone. And that's just not sustainable.”
“No one is saying that motherhood isn't beautiful. But when the [mom] hat starts to get a little stuck because you've got so many on at the same time, that's when things feel really overwhelming and really heavy.”
“Try to be kind to yourself as you navigate your days filled with so many hats. It's okay, and sometimes necessary, to take some [hats] off for a day. Loan one to a support person like your partner, or friends or family, or just let that hat sit a little crooked that day.”
Connect with Siobhan:
- Tired of being tired? Go from “Too Tired” to “Ready for Anything” with Siobhan’s 21 Energy Hacks
- Ready to reclaim your energy and wellness, Mama? DM Siobhan on Instagram for details about her coaching services.
- Instagram: @everwellcoaching
About Siobhan:
Siobhan Bingham coaches working moms to boost energy to be more present with their kids. Through her ALIGN framework she offers personalized strategies for managing exhaustion and finding a daily rhythm that is made just for you.
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