The Mom Meltdown

I believe In My Mission
Part of my job is to be motivational, encouraging and to help female entrepreneurs (read: mom with a new business) believe they can achieve their dreams. And the thing is, I totally believe in my mission.

I think there is nothing more powerful than a women, a mom more specifically, who gets it all done. Who keeps moving forward everyday, managing a family, a household, a full time job and the millions of other daily chores and tasks that fall into a mother’s lap.

But I will be honest. I don’t wake up everyday feeling like I am going to crush the world and effortlessly manage my to-do list.

Nope.

Make Today Good
Most days I wake up and say, ok let’s try to make today good. And I leave “good” open for loose interpretation, because with a growing business, a four year old and a two year old, “good” can have different meanings. Who feels me on that one?!

Tuesday morning however, good was not even on the spectrum for us. I had an epic mom meltdown. Anyone else have these? If you are a mom and haven’t had one, God Bless YOU! And please, teach me your ways. LOL.

But if you are like me, you may have had a few in your time.

The Mom Meltdown Begins
Picture it: Sicily, 2018. (hahah, just kidding but I’ve always wanted to say that!)

Picture it: Preschool drop off, 8:30am.

My beautiful daughter who is two, got paint all over her at her big sisters drop off for preschool.

Big deal, it’s only paint right? Well, for a variety of reasons, today that simple incident sent me reeling.

I needed to drop her off next at her own school, then I was going to meet a client to do a coaching session, then I had to pick the kids up at their respective schools, get them settled and in for naps quickly and coach my next client. So I was already anticipating a rushed day.

Ain’t nobody got time for paint!

So naturally, she decides that this morning would be a good morning to just NOT listen to me. And of course paint. Why is it always paint??

It Wasn’t Pretty
Looking back, it wasn’t the biggest deal in the world, but I will tell you, in the moment it was huge. I LOST it. Basically, I yelled at her in front of all the other kids, the teachers. Everyone. And I stormed out with her in tow. I just didn’t care who saw me or what they thought.

I called my hubs and cried hysterically and basically had an epic meltdown. It wasn’t pretty and I know my husband was like, “oh crap, what do I do?” And rightfully so, I was crying so hard I could barely breathe. Over paint. I guess we all know, that this epic meltdown was over much more than paint, but it was the final straw.

So what happened next? Well, like any mom knows, we feel the feels and then we get on with it right? Because that’s what we do. We keep moving forward. And I went about my day, had two incredible coaching sessions and by the time the day ended, I felt so much better.

Why?
Because I didn’t let that moment of defeat and frustration and sadness define my day. I just kept going.

It’s what all of us moms do.

And when I thought about it, I realized it’s exactly what any entrepreneur must do. To quote Walt Disney, we must “Keep moving forward”.

There will be hard moments, days and decisions that can feel like the end of the world or like you just can’t catch a break, build a team, grow your following, or gain some new clients.

I understand.

Just Keep Going
But the truth is, if you just keep going and keep trying and not let your perceived “failure” stop you, great things can happen. Often times, the best moments come on the heels of a perceived failure or a bad moment. Allow yourself the chance to fail, so that you can figure out exactly how to win!

So in moments of doubt, channel your “momness” in all of it’s glory and apply that strength to your business. Just keep going, because better moments are coming!

And remember ladies, you’re not fully dressed until you sparkle!

Kathleen