Are You Burned Out, Mama? You Might Not Even Realize It—Here’s What to Do About It

Have you ever paused for a moment—just a moment—and felt a wave of exhaustion so deep that it almost scared you?

I didn’t realize how burned out I was until one day, I walked into one room and couldn’t even remember why I even went into there. My mind was a foggy mess. I felt like I was running on fumes but still trying to be everything for everyone—my kids, my husband, my work. The scary part? I thought this was normal.

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Turns out, it wasn’t just me. Research has shown that maternal burnout is a real and widespread issue, affecting moms across the world. One study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders noted that maternal burnout is linked to emotional exhaustion, feelings of inadequacy, and even strained relationships. Moms often feel the weight of constant caregiving, societal expectations, and the pressure to “do it all.”

But here’s the thing: burnout doesn’t usually hit you all at once. It creeps in slowly—little by little—until one day, you realize you’re snapping at your kids over the mess of toys all across the living room floor or crying in the car because you’re just so tired.

It’s not your fault. Motherhood is a full-time job with no off switch, and if you’re like most moms, you’ve been operating in survival mode for too long. But you don’t have to stay there.

I created my 5-Step Method to Reduce Burnout because I know how hard it is to find solutions that actually work when you’re already stretched so thin. This method isn’t about adding more to your plate or asking you to magically find hours in your day. It’s realistic, manageable, and—most importantly—designed for busy moms like you.

Let’s dive in.