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The Hidden Reason Moms Feel Exhausted (And How to Fix It)
Decision fatigue is silently draining moms, here’s how to reclaim your time, energy, and sanity.
Hi there!
"Why am I the only one who knows where everything is?"
If you’ve ever had this thought while frantically searching for your kid’s missing shoe while also remembering to RSVP to a birthday party, meal plan for the week, and sign up for soccer practice, you’re not alone.
Yes, us moms deal with this extensive decision-making every single day. This decision fatigue is a silent energy-drainer that keeps lurking around throughout the day, week, month.
And many of us imagined feeling this is in the peak celebration months aka December and January, but it’s February, and it’s STILL not over.
Hi I am Lakshmi, the recovering burnt out mom, always tasked with making more and more decisions. But I figured a few workarounds to stay sane in the process. And I’m sharing exactly that today! 💟
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Meal planning makes life easier - and you deserve that! Knowing what’s for dinner every night can feel like a small victory in a chaotic week. With Plan to Eat, you can streamline your meal planning, feel prepared, and it only takes a few minutes!
Moms Thought They’d Get a Break After the Holidays… But Nope!
The holiday madness is over, but has anything actually slowed down?
Moms (myself included) had this false hope that January would bring some breathing room. Instead, February hit, and now it’s:
✔ Valentine’s Day prep (because apparently, kids need little trinkets and treats to show love now)
✔ Sports schedules are back in full swing (two practices a week, plus a game? For each kid? Seriously?!)
✔ School events, activities, sign-ups, summer registrations (because of course, everything starts now)
It’s like the holiday chaos just morphed into a different beast.
Stop trying to do it all (My Biggest Life Hack)
Start outsourcing decisions. I’ll show you how I did it, and how’s it working for me:
Give kids more responsibility | They can pack their own lunch. It won’t be perfect, but who cares? |
Use a decision-free meal plan | Pick 3-4 go-to meals and rotate them. No overthinking. |
Make your partner take on decisions | Let your partner take care of some parts, that way you don’t take all that load to yourself. |
Automate everything possible | Set reminders, use grocery delivery, let Amazon Wishlists handle gift ideas. |
Try and get off at least 3-5 decisions OFF your plate every day. You’ll feel more present and in control. I promise!
Let. It. Go!
Most things aren’t that urgent. Accept it.
If the laundry sits for an extra day? Nobody’s dying.
If you order takeout instead of cooking once a week? Everyone survives.
If the house isn’t Pinterest-perfect? Literally NO ONE cares.
Take a breath, remind yourself that not everything is an emergency, and let go of the guilt.
Because the real supermom is the one who knows when to stop and take care of herself, too.
That’s all for today’s issue, parents! 🩷
See you next week, with another interesting topic. But first, check this out 👀⬇️
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Note for My Fellow Laid-Back Parents 📧
Remember—your kids don’t need a perfect mom, just a happy one. Let go of the guilt, ditch the overwhelm, and outsource what you can. The laundry can wait, but your sanity shouldn’t. 💆♀️✨
You’re doing better than you think. 💙
Catch you next time,
Lakshmi (Chief of Chill Parenting)
Moms, do you often find yourself overwhelmed? If yes, what do you do about it? |
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