In this episode, Liz Kent tackles the pervasive issue of mom guilt, a feeling most mothers have experienced. She explains why mom guilt is so persistent, especially for ambitious mompreneurs who are constantly balancing business goals and family needs.
Liz reveals how societal and self-imposed expectations contribute to this overwhelming feeling and how it can become a barrier to both business growth and personal fulfillment. Most importantly, she offers actionable strategies to reframe guilt as information, set healthy boundaries, and practice self-compassion to thrive without constantly feeling like you're falling short.
Key Takeaways
Mom guilt is common, but not helpful: Recognize that feeling torn between business and family is a widespread experience for mompreneurs, but it doesn't have to hold you back.
Expectations fuel guilt: Mom guilt often stems from societal pressure, the "default parent" role, and high self-expectations, particularly for high-achieving women.
Reframe guilt as information, not instruction: Instead of letting guilt dictate your actions, use it as a signal to understand your feelings and challenge limiting beliefs.
Boundaries are essential for reducing guilt: Setting clear boundaries with clients, family, and even yourself helps define what's acceptable and prevents self-sacrifice leading to burnout.
Practice self-compassion and embrace the "power of ands": Understand that you can love your kids deeply AND prioritize your own needs and goals. You can be a good mom and still desire personal pursuits and business growth.
Quotes from the Episode
"Guilt is common, but it's not helpful."
"Guilt can actually really become a barrier to your business growth, to your own personal fulfillment and joy."
"We really need to shift our mindset to reframe guilt as information, not just instruction."
"Asking yourself whether the guilt you're feeling is because something really doesn't feel right, or is it uncomfortable because you're doing something kind of brave and new?"
"You can love your kids deeply and still prioritize your own needs and goals and well-being."
"You can be a good mom and want adult conversation, want a night out, want to grow a business, want to do other things."
Resources Mentioned
Host Liz Kent
Instagram: @LizKentCoaching
Website: https://www.lizkentcoaching.com/
Facebook Group: The Thriving Mompreneur Collective
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