#339 - Dealing with Judgment and Criticism as a Working Mom

Have you ever left work at a reasonable time to pick up your kids and felt like you were being silently—or not so silently—judged? Maybe a coworker makes a snide comment, or you get that look from someone as if to say, "Must be nice to leave early." 

The thing is, juggling work and family is already hard enough without feeling like you're under a microscope. You're trying to do your best for your family and your career, but somehow, it never feels like enough. It's exhausting, and it can leave you second-guessing yourself constantly.

Why is it that judgment from others, or even ourselves, can hit so hard? Why does one comment, one glance, or even one unspoken assumption stick with us for hours—or days? It's almost like our brains are wired to take every criticism and use it as proof that we're not doing enough.

This week, I'm going to discuss why judgment and criticism feel so heavy and how to take back control.

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