Pity Party for Moms

Pity Party for Moms 

**Disclaimer: This post is not about anyone I know personally. It’s only from my societal observations that I came to these conclusions. 

I see this trend everywhere, almost everyday. Mom is frazzled. Mom is tired. Mom wants other moms to get on her bandwagon of self pity. Mom feels okay wearing sweats all day. Guess what?! I don’t own a pair of sweats and I despise them and whoever is behind the “moms need to have a pair of sweats/yoga pants” movement! I would be totally okay with moms wearing yoga pants, or sweats if we were actually utilizing them for their purpose: yoga. Then it would be okay and more than welcomed because getting active actually makes you feel good. Of course I have days where I just relax and don’t get dressed, but trust me, this housewife isn’t wearing sweats.

Pity Party for Moms Movement

The Pity Party for Moms Movement, if it’s even a movement, needs to end now. Self love begins today. Self love starts on the inside of course, but it also includes dressing nicely, doing your hair, nails, even some makeup if that’s your thing. I’m a homeschooling mom of three. I get tired just like any other woman, in fact I’m tired 50% of the time. The difference is I make a conscious decision everyday to make the time for things that make me better. I make it a point to do what I love, and what brings me happiness. As women, we have the responsibility of caring for the whole family. If we don’t take care of ourselves, who will?! Let’s drop the tired mom excuses and start maintaining ourselves today. Go get a pedicure, go for a walk in the park alone, buy yourself something nice and don’t feel guilty about it. It won’t hurt, I promise.

End Self Pity

Self pity does nothing but create self hate. Self hate is responsible for unhappiness and depression. Choose self love today. Happiness is a choice. Start your day with affirmations. I am beautiful. I love myself. I accept me. I am filled with energy. I have enough love for myself and my family. You can start the transformation today. The pity party for moms ends now. Love yourself and fill your mind with thoughts of abundance. There is a fine line between just being tired, and just being depressed.

I’m sure this post may incite anger in some, but I think there are enough opinions on the side of moms getting a pass for self loathing. How do you feel about what I consider to be the Pity Party Moms Movement? Let’s connect! Leave a comment or find me on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter.

Ashley