Why Mother’s Day Is So Hard (and How to Make It Better)

Send us Fan MailYou carry the load all day, every day. Then Mother’s Day comes along (in the middle of one of the already-busiest times of the year) and just sets you up for disappointment. You’re not alone. And you’re not a “bad” mom if you’re left feeling let down, unappreciated, and worse than before.In this re-aired episode, I delve into what moms are afraid to admit about Mother’s Day: all the unspoken reasons Mother’s Day is so hard, what moms really want for Mother’s Day (but are too afraid to say out loud), and how you as the mother can gift yourself the recognition and validation you’re craving instead of feeling resentful that that no one else did. BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU'LL DISCOVER:Why Mother’s Day just exacerbates the painful gap between expectation and realityToxic positivity makes moms feel guilty for having honest emotions—and how important it is that you let yourself feel them anywayOne disappointing day does not define your motherhood or your family’s love for you.Very counterintuitively: It’s NOT your husband’s or kids’ job to make you happyHow to give yourself permission to stop waiting for appreciation and start creating the feelings you want for yourself  FOR SO MUCH MORE:Check out The Five Love Languages by Gary ChapmanJoin the next round of Moms Made NewTM so stress no longer sabotages you—or your relationships: https://momsmadenew.com  Book a free consult with Dr. Amber 1:1: https://tidycal.com/solutionsforsimplicity/free-consult)  HOMEWORK:Share your thoughts with me via email through the link in the show notes or DM me on Instagram @solutionsforsimplicity.  COMING UP NEXT:Join me back next Tuesday at 5am Eastern to keep unpacking the hidden sources of stress stealing your time and joy.Loving this podcast? Please help it get found by more listeners by taking quick minute to leave a rating & review in Apple Podcasts. Take a screenshot of your text review before you submit it, then email that to [email protected] and I'll send you my powerful Happy Mom Protocol™ (a $297 value) FOR FREE!CONNECT WITH AMBER: Website | Instagram | YouTube | LinkedIn Ready to finally get to the root of your problems and change your life FOR GOOD? Book your free 60-minute consult to learn more about working 1:1 with Dr. Amber.