11. Why Being a 'Perfectly Imperfect' Mother is actually perfect for your baby
The idea of striving to be a 'perfect' mother is something that so many women struggle with. We can feel this need to that we need to do everything well, do everything perfectly (whatever that actually is??) and that will benefit out babies and children. I was looking at this in online course The Truth About Early Motherhood, and also it came up with a coaching client earlier this week too. So this podcast is going to dispel that myth, that BS - that we need to be 'perfect' mothers, when actually being a 'good enough' mother is better for both us and our babies! Take a listen to find out about the concept of the 'good enough' mother. I also share some ideas and techniques that can help support you if you find letting go of perfectionism hard and want to try to be more at ease with your imperfections (note: they are golden). And there's a lovely guided meditation to end this podcast too. Enjoy! Susan x Questions to journal on from the podcast: 1) What would change in your experience of mothering if you did not have to be perfect? 2) Where/when are you being hard on yourself? 3) Where/when could you be easier and gentler on yourself? 4) What is stopping you from doing this? Show notes: Selfish Mother - amazing TShirts by Molly Gunn Coaching with me here The Truth About Early Motherhood online course More about Kintsugi (Japanese pottery mended with gold) Leonard Cohen - Anthem Phillippa Perry, The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read (and Your Children Will Be Glad That You Did)