Mommy Burn Out Series ~ How to spot the warning signs of Mommy Burn Out

Being a wife, mother, teacher, housewife, cook, baker, nurse, therapist, friend, woman, etc takes it toll if you don’t put yourself first. You need to be healthy, both spiritually, mentally and physically to meet the demands of your family. Its easier said than done, I know. I’m struggling with this delicate matter myself and am suffering from MOMMY BURN OUT at the moment. I’ve been doing extensive reading on the subject for some time and it has highlighted my own struggles on the subject and how I need to deal with them.

How do I know I’m suffering from MOMMY BURN OUT?

Physical signs you may be suffering from MOMMY BURN OUT:

Irritability, Exhaustion and Problems sleeping
You feel like if you could only sleep, watch movies in bed, and read for a week or so everything would be good again

Low productivity and Decline in job performance
Not being able to complete responsibilities and tasks; caring for yourself, children, partner/spouse, volunteer and/or work responsibilities

Reduced enjoyment of your children
Life is good and nothing is “wrong”, but you are unusually emotional and heavy hearted

Teeth grinding or clenching jaw and/or jaw pain and Health Issues
Recurring aches, pains, colds, illness, when you are usually fit and healthy

Negative attitudes (about oneself and/or others)

Lack of motivation
You typically enjoy your days, but now everything feels like a huge undertaking

Lack of interest in activities once enjoyed
A task that you usually love, like cooking, you wake up dreading instead

In next week’s post, I’ll be highlighting the main contributors to Mommy Burn out.