Summary: <br> THE SUPERMOM SYNDROME<br> EPISODE #009:<br> <br> <br> <br> The joy in motherhood comes in moments. There will be hard times and frustrating times. But amid the challenges, there are shining moments of joy and satisfaction.<br> –M. Russle Ballard<br> <br> <br> <br> SPONSORSHIP NOTE: <br> <br> <br> This podcast is proudly brought to you by BEAUTYCOUNTER, the only personal care company committed information first, product second, transparency and performance. Their mission is to get safe products in the hands of everyone, because we all deserve better. BEAUTYCOUNTER is a company devoted to progress and to putting the truth back in beauty. Not only do I love their products and the positive change using them has made for wellness, but also I am proud to partner with them. Find out more about BEAUTYCOUNTER and start shopping at <a href="http://www.trishblackwell.com/beautycounter">www.trishblackwell.com/beautycounter</a>.<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <a href="http://www.trishblackwell.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/001.-2-copy.jpg"></a> <br> <br> <br> OK, LET’S GET INTO THE CONFIDENT CONTENT:<br> <br> <br> <br> WHAT IS IT? <br> <br> <br> Supermom syndrome is the idea that you can be the do-it-all-all-the-time-and-look-effortless-while-you-do-it. It is a lie many women have believed is the standard. It is a societal pressure to pretend that you aren’t tired, you aren’t overwhelmed and that you don’t need help from anyone to flawlessly manage your family’s life and wellbeing.<br> <br> <br> THE DANGER OF IT?<br> <br> <br> The danger is that is a façade – a façade that takes a lot of effort and diligence to maintain. It is a mindset and approach to life that removes us from being able to be our authentic selves. It makes us feel like we are inadequate as mothers unless we are doing – doing – doing. It is a performance-based / achievement oriented approach to life…and one that can be toxically destructive to our hearts and our overall wellbeing and happiness. A mom who prescribes to the supermom syndrome is a mom who fears that if everything isn’t perfect then her worth as a mother will diminish. Do not believe the perfectionistic thinking life of supermom syndrome. There is no such thing as a perfect mom and therefore we should never strive to achieve that undefined, and unachievable standard.<br> <br> <br> <br> Additionally, the supermom syndrome is lonely. It is based in the belief that life is entirely under your control and that everything is up to you. It isolates us and cheapens the quality of the relationships that we do have in our lives.<br> <br> <br> THE TRUTH?<br> <br> <br> The truth is that we are all supermoms. There is no reason to buy into the syndrome that we need to perform, perform, perform to achieve this status, a status we already have.<br> <br> <br> <br> If you want deep relationships with others, let them into your life. Show your vulnerable, messy side. Have them over for coffee without straightening the pillows on your couch or worrying about the unswept kitchen floor or food caked onto the very visibly placed high chair. Don’t fall for worrying about what another mom might think of you – like I did just this past week. (Walk story / baby play date with new mom friend, Ellie dropped her cracker on the ground…my reaction and my truth telling afterwards…about wanting her to think that I’m a good mom.)<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> 5 WAYS TO STOP BUYING<br> INTO THE SUPERMOM SYNDROME LIE:<br> <br> <br> Redefine your idea of what being a supermom means. (Know that you, by just being you, are super, and that makes you a super mom.)<br> <br> <br> <br> Resist the desire to compare parenting styles.
