Season 2 Episode 07: Overcoming Mom Guilt

The Successful Healthcare Working Mother Podcast

It’s another episode of the Successful Healthcare Working Mother Podcast! Let’s talk about “Overcoming Mom Guilt”. We’ve all felt guilty when we have to prioritize family over work or miss out on holidays or special moments because it’s our turn to cover a shift. By being proactive, you can minimize guilt while optimizing your ability to be a great healthcare worker and loving, present parent. This episode includes the following:

Main Points:

- Acknowledge and Validate Your Feelings
- Reframing Your Perspective
- Establish Boundaries and Prioritize Self-Care

Actionable Steps:

- Practice Self-Compassion
- Identify Your Triggers
- Talk About It
- Focus on Quality Time
- Celebrate Your Achievements
- Set Realistic Expectations
- Set Work Life Balance
- Schedule “Me Time”
- Delegate and Ask for Help

By concentrating on these areas, healthcare working mothers can overcome guilt, whether it be by avoiding guilt causing situations in the first place or finding creative ways to cope when less than ideal situations arise. I encourage you to start taking action using the steps outlined in today’s episode.

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