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0:00 I think one of the reasons why mom's today are pushing themselves so much is we have this image of perfectionism and within that image of perfectionism it means be the perfect person at work be the perfect mom at home and doing everything just right we look at all of our choices and we think we have to maximize all of them so if it's for our kids we have to choose the very best of everything for them whether it's food
0:23 sports schools we are compelled to consumerism and making choices that is just driving us to be unhealthy there are certain times of the year that can set our stress cycle into a burnout cycle one of them in particular in our country is the holidays the holidays mean financial burdens they mean in-laws coming into town and pressure that we we get put on from society but also within ourselves to give our kids the most magical holiday season that we could
0:54 possibly imagine and all we do in the process is really burn ourselves out and cause us to be disconnected from the spirit of the holiday season one of the most important things that we should all remember at the holidays is that the best thing we can do is just be present you
Summary
- The image of perfectionism pressures moms to excel at work and home.
- There is a compulsion to make the best choices for children, contributing to stress.
- The holiday season exacerbates stress due to financial burdens and societal expectations.
- Moms feel pressured to create a magical experience for their children during the holidays.
- This pursuit of perfection can lead to burnout and disconnection from holiday joy.
- Being present and prioritizing well-being is crucial during stressful times.