Written by: Chi Quita Mack, MSW, Executive Contributor
Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise.
Have you ever found yourself juggling so many things at once? Such as working, running the kids to practice, cooking dinner, doing the laundry, etc. You are literally exhausted, and you have that one person that looks at you and says: “Wow, I do not know how you do it… You are such a supermom.”
How does that make you feel?
Seriously, think about it.
Does it make you fill up with pride? Do you feel happy that someone recognized YOU, your progress and your hard work?
Here is the 1 reason I prefer not to be called “supermom”
Are you ready?
I am HUMAN!
Yes, I said it!
I am a MOM, and I am a HUMAN!
Do not let anyone take away your ability to be HUMAN and have HUMAN feelings. Allowing someone to place you in a category of having supernatural powers is almost like allowing them to place unrealistic expectations on your shoulders.
You have to stop allowing others to volunteer you for certain tasks without any regard for your thoughts, feelings, or time.
Yes, we are mothers! Yes, we are capable of multitasking!
Please note that we also feel tired, overwhelmed, and anxious, and sometimes we just do not plain feel like it.
Guess what? That’s ok!
So next time you get ready to give that mom a compliment…choose your words wisely.
Tell her how amazing she is!
Acknowledge that she has been juggling a lot at one time.
Ask how she is doing and if she needs a break?
Let her know she is truly appreciated.
If you are interested in continuing your journey, I encourage you to check out Rediscovery: Our Mommy Community.
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Chi Quita Mack, Executive Contributor Brainz Magazine
Meet Chi Quita Mack, MSW: A Major in the United States Army, Social Worker, Author, Life Coach, wife, and mother of 3. She currently holds a Master of Social Work from Our Lady of the Lake University, and a Bachelor of Science in Biology with a minor in Military Science from West Virginia State University-Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU).
Chi Quita is the founder and CEO of The Chi Quita Mack, LLC, a safe place she created for all women to come to relax, get empowered, and be constantly reminded they have not lost the ability to be who they once were. Chi Quita reminds women that they are more than just mommies and with a positive mindset, attitude, and motivation all those dreams that were set aside can come true.
Chi Quita just released her workbook called “The Beauty in You: A Guide Created To Help You Discover The Best Version of You."
