A working mother is often seen as career-oriented. She is thought of as prioritizing her career over her children. She is asked to manage both her personal and professional life, and if something goes wrong, she is expected to prioritize her motherhood above all else.
She is trying to maintain a balance between her career and her responsibilities as a mother. For her, both are the 2 pieces of her heart. Between early-morning calls and late-night stories, she is slowly becoming emotionally exhausted, yet it is invisible to everyone. She is not just managing her tasks; she is managing her emotions with every task, and this is slowly leading her towards emotional exhaustion.
It seems to her that everything is under control, but deep down, she needs a shoulder to cry on. She needs to be informed of why she is feeling so overwhelmed. She is crying out loud inside; she is carrying a weight that needs to be taken off.
Being emotional during the phase of motherhood is not a sign of weakness or incompetence but rather a representation of ongoing emotional strain without recovery. She might feel irritated over small things, or unexpected tears might come from her, or she might feel numb when joy comes into her life, which should feel natural to her. Most mothers hesitate to speak up, fearing that they will be judged as weak or incapable of multitasking. A mother is an excellent multitasker and the best manager, both inside and outside the house, but deep down, she has begun to reserve her emotions, which gradually thins her emotional capacity.
In management, you can manage the work with different hacks, organized planners, and time management hacks, but that will not restore the emotional disturbance that has been caused. A mother needs to release her emotions without being judged or receiving advice or solutions. She needs a shoulder to cry on who will not judge her and listen without any judgmental thoughts. She needs a partner with whom she feels safe to burst out her emotions without being analyzed. She needs a friend who is willing to listen and understand the unseen emotional burden she is carrying to help restore her emotions. A quiet space that helps her offer an honest reflection of herself, which no productive tool can, helping her relieve her emotions. Validating your emotions is very important, and it is the most powerful tool for restoring your emotions that no other tool can provide.
To all the amazing ones out there, you are a HUMAN!! You are allowed to make mistakes, to look imperfect, to rest, and to let your emotions out when you want to. You have to set your own boundaries, and remember you cannot be perfect in everything every time. You need to let your feelings out in small moments. Don’t try to fix everything and be more productive. Emotional exhaustion starts when you are too kind to yourself. Give yourself a break to grieve over things you want to. Raise your voice if you feel alone or if no one is emotionally available to you. Small changes can actually bring big changes in your life. If you want to keep things private, do it! Don’t feel ashamed of not speaking out about your matters in public. That one person or safe place is enough to let your emotions flow. The real strength lies in acknowledging your boundaries instead of suffering quietly.
A working mother who is juggling to keep her work and personal life in balance is often seen as the strongest woman. She juggles her two lives to make sure she comes out strong when people look at her. NO! You should not let your emotional burden increase because of how people will look upon you. You don’t have to come out strong every time you are being looked up to. You need freedom to feel guilty. You need support and to understand what you are feeling. She needs a shoulder to cry on. She needs to be understood to keep her strong. A woman who is calm and a confident professional is often hiding how tired she is to prove herself to everyone. She is finding a moment where she can keep down all her emotional weight. The support she expects to receive is what allows her to stand up strong again, return to her responsibilities with more confidence, feel balanced, and, most importantly, feel her whole self again.