This month we have discussed ways to overcome Working Mum Guilt but we often feel guilty for failing to live up to the ridiculous standards we set ourselves. All mums have an idealised concept of perfection, but with kids and a business thrown in, how fair is it to apply these pressures to our lives?

Perfection does not equal happiness

If you are striving to achieve the perfect life it is likely you are stressed, uptight and very unhappy! Why not stop to consider your true values, the goals you want to achieve and how you would prefer to spend your time?

No-one is perfect

You might think your best friend has it all but can you be sure? Look closely and you’ll see cracks appearing. Everyone feels the pressure of life at some point so remember you are not alone. If you are juggling the many responsibilities of a busy mumpreneur, stop giving yourself a hard time about such insignificant things as a mounting laundry pile. Laundry will always be there to do no matter how organised or perfect you try be!

Change your mindset

Aiming for perfection is a waste of time because you are usually trying to achieve the standards of someone else. However, this doesn’t stop you striving for excellence. In doing so you will know you are doing your utmost to fulfil your own needs. How liberating!

Don’t worry, be happy

Identify what it is that brings you happiness. If you would like to be outside playing games with your children, sitting with your feet up drinking hot chocolate or catching up with Twitter posts, enjoy every moment! The washing up will still be piled up in the sink, the dirty gym kit will still be cluttering your utility room, and the beds will still need making! Who cares? Not you because right at that moment you will be enjoying yourself! So give yourself a break!

Life as a mumpreneur is difficult enough, but you should celebrate all the things you achieve and start living life according to your own rules. This is one of the reasons you became a mumpreneur in the first place! So say goodbye to perfection and hello to a quest for excellence, happiness and enjoyment!

Start your journey today – achieve confidence, balance and clarity for an easier, happier life!

Empowering Mums is on a mission to empower a million mums and mumpreneurs just like you with greater confidence, balance and clarity to activate your infinite capabilities within! Enabling you to enjoy an easier, happier life alongside running a highly successful business. Aligned with enjoying time out for an essential self-care routine that fulfils your own needs and delight in quality time spent with your children being the mum you really want to be!

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