Love Your Kids Without Losing Yourself: 5 Steps for Busy Moms to Banish Guilt and Finally Beat Burnout
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Get rid of mom guilt, regain your sanity, and prevent burnout.
Loving your kids isn’t supposed to mean you completely disappear or get swallowed up by the demands of motherhood.
You want to be a great mother. But how do you care for yourself without neglecting your kids needs, feeling overwhelmed by guilt, or succumbing under the pressure to be perfect?
Dr. Morgan—a psychotherapist and relationship expert—has helped over 100,000 moms regain their sanity and prevent burnout through her popular courses, coaching, and social media wisdom. In her debut book, Love Your Kids Without Losing Yourself, she offers a proven step-by-step plan that any mom can follow. In this powerful book, she reveals how to
rid yourself of mom-guilt for good,identify your needs and express them with confidence,create a self-care plan that goes beyond pedicures and bubble baths, andthrive as a woman after being on the back burner for too long.
Love Your Kids Without Losing Yourself is a must-read book for modern moms. You don’t have to choose between self-abandonment or child-abandonment. You can love yourself and love your kids. Discover how to flourish as a mother, know exactly how to care for yourself in ways that actually make a difference, and finally feel joy in motherhood.
From the Publisher
Publisher : Thomas Nelson
Publication date : October 1, 2024
Language : English
Print length : 240 pages
ISBN-10 : 1400239664
ISBN-13 : 978-1400239665
Item Weight : 7 ounces
Dimensions : 5.45 x 0.59 x 8.3 inches
9 reviews for Love Your Kids Without Losing Yourself: 5 Steps for Busy Moms to Banish Guilt and Finally Beat Burnout
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Angie Williams –
Incredibly helpful and wonderfully written!
This book has been so incredibly helpful and really helped me dive deeper into some of my own issues stemming from how I was raised and how I can get past those feelings to be the mom I want to be to my son. I highly recommend this book if you’re a mom who is tired of feeling mom guilt and burnout, you will not regret buying this book!
BC in TN –
For Moms in ALL Seasons of Motherhood!
This book is a must-read for all mothers, whether you’re just starting your motherhood journey or have been on it for years. From the moment I opened this book, I was captivated by Dr. Morgan’s insightful and compassionate writing. She shares her own experiences and vulnerabilities, letting you know you’re not alone in your journey of motherhood. What truly sets the book apart is that it’s not full of things to add to your already long list of how to be a better mother, therefore adding to the guilt you already carry, but it gives simple perspective changes that have profound impacts on how you view yourself which directly impacts your relationships with others. I cannot recommend it enough and am grateful for the positive impact it has had on my own journey as a mother.
Amazon Customer –
Good book with examples. a little long so I recommend the audible version
It’s a nice hardcover book filled with text and almost no illustrations. There is an audio book version I really recommend the audible for moms because:1) you can listen to it while working on other things (especially for busy mom who needs this book)2) this book is filled with text and almost no illustrations, so you won’t miss anything!It has about 250 pages, but it is light and easy to carry and read, making it convenient to read whenever you find a free moment. I think this is a positive aspect, especially for those who need this book the most â burnt-out moms who have limited time and need to find small pockets to read. The lightweight design of the book makes it easy to carry and read anywhere. (Note that in the book, there is a QR code on page 122 that leads you to the resources of the book, including RAM worksheets, Impossible Standards, and Challenge Hang-ups.)The book delves into why you may feel like you’re losing yourself and helps you understand how you got there. Dr. Cutlip dedicates about 100 pages to discussing the five key steps: knowing deeply, trusting accurately, relying boldly, committing wisely, and touching purposefully. These steps are crucial in overcoming guilt and beating burnout for moms. To illustrate why and how to implement these steps, Dr. Cutlip shares numerous personal examples involving her son (Roy), daughter (Effie), and husband (Chad). Many of these examples are relatable and resonate with me who had experienced similar situations. One example that stood out to me is about trust, the second step. In this example, Dr. Cutlip describes her son Roy, who wanted her to take him to the potty. Despite her efforts, Roy’s tone and words were demanding and impatient. Dr. Cutlip uses this example to emphasize the importance of focusing on different aspects and adjusting our perception. She highlights the need to see Roy as a worried child rather than a demanding tyrant and to regulate our own responses.One of the central concepts Dr. Cutlip persuades us to embrace is treating ourselves with the same care and understanding as we do our children. She advocates for being a good-enough mom rather than striving for perfection, as being a good-enough mom is often more effective. After reading the book, I realized the value of changing my perspective and seeking to understand children’s behavior. This shift in focus has helped me significantly reduce my anxiety.One downside is that I think the book is a little long. Perhaps this is because the book is written in a way that feels like Dr. Cutlip is having a conversation with you. It sounds as though she recorded her discussions with friends about these topics and then later polished and reorganized them into a book format. While I like this conversational style, I can’t help but think that the book could be condensed a bit more to cater to busy burnt-out moms who may prefer a quicker read.Any way, overall a good book for me. 4.4 start out of 5.0. Rounds to 4 stars.
Rebecca Nunziato –
Straightforward & Inspiring
I have really enjoyed this book! Not only has it helped improve my relationship with myself, but itâs provided valuable insight to my relationships with my spouse and kids. Itâs the least cringey form of a âself-helpâ and parenting book you can find! The QR codes to access actionable tools are *chefâs kiss*. Itâs hard to put the whole book in to words, but I promise it was worth every valuable minute spent reading it!
Kelsey –
Okay
Great for moms who may be struggling withoverwhelm. This book may have been more beneficial for me for my first kid and before other studies I’ve participated in. Nonetheless, good info.
Krissy –
I needed this book!
Dr Morgan has put together a relatable, gentle guide for how to rebuild your relationship with yourself for anyone who seems to have lost themselves in motherhood. She gives real life strategies that you can actually use in your daily life to avoid burnout and make yourself a priority. I’m so grateful for this book. I changed my preorder from Kindle to hard copy because I’ve been taking so many notes that I know I’ll want to come back to again and again!
MazK –
Validating and incredibly helpful
Most moms I know, including myself, are experiencing burnout. So often when we have babies we put ourselves on the back burner because itâs needed at first, but many of us never make it off that back burner. The book starts with some incredibly validating truths and a whole section making the case for why you should âmother yourself like you mother your kids.â This book isnât just a list of self-care, it offers ways to make mental shifts that make a huge difference in how we view ourselves and treat ourselves. So much of the advice can be applied to other relationships in your life as well! I highly recommend to any mom in any season of motherhood.
David Carter –
Great book!
She put words to my feelings so well and helped me to understand the roots of what I was really struggling with! The information was easily applied and started helping right away. I would recommend this book to any moms who feel “lost” in motherhood.
Amazon Customer –
I only read a little bit but it seems ok.