Perfectionism in motherhood can leave working mothers exhausted, stressed, and plagued by guilt. Learn how perfectionist thoughts—like believing you must do everything yourself or balance it all without help—fuel burnout, and discover practical ways to break free, embrace grace, and find balance as a mom.

Working moms often juggle guilt, overwhelm, burnout, anxiety, and disconnection—but you don’t have to face them alone. Discover practical tips and encouragement to navigate these emotional struggles and find balance in motherhood and career.

One of the things I often remind my clients—especially the working moms I serve—is that growth doesn’t mean you’ll never feel overwhelmed again. It doesn’t mean you’ll never feel angry, discouraged, or disappointed. And it certainly doesn’t mean you have to handle everything with a smile and scripture ready on cue.

Motherhood is full of seasons—some sweet, some stretching, and some that feel like they might never end. From diaper blowouts to late-night homework help and transitioning to empty nest, each stage comes with its challenges and lessons. The beauty is, these seasons are temporary, but the wisdom we gain from them lasts a lifetime. As our children grow more independent, we’re invited to grow, too—learning to release old rhythms, embrace new freedoms, and rediscover the dreams God placed in our hearts.

I used to believe that having Jesus meant I shouldn’t struggle with my mental health. I thought that if I just prayed harder or had more faith, the anxiety or heaviness would disappear. But now I know better. Faith and therapy are not in competition—they can work beautifully together. God created our minds, our emotions, and also gave us the wisdom of others to help us heal. And sometimes, healing begins when we finally say, ‘I need help.

As a working mom, balance doesn’t mean giving everything and everyone an equal share of your time—it means learning how to stand strong and prioritize. Boundaries aren’t about shutting people out—they’re about protecting your peace. In this blog, I share what I’ve learned as a Christian therapist and mom about how to create margin, prevent burnout, and give yourself permission to pause. Because your worth isn’t in your work—and your “no” can be just as holy as your “yes.”

There is power in the pause.

Not just the “I’ll sit down for five minutes before I fold the laundry” kind of pause, but the type of pause that invites you to breathe, to reflect, and to permit yourself to slow down before you say yes to one more thing.

In my two years as a Christian counselor in private practice, and three years before that as a high school counselor who happens to be a Christian, I’ve learned a perspective that has completely shaped the way I show up for my clients and walk out my calling:

Agreement and acceptance are not the same.

I’m not sure if I’m the only one, but being a mom of multiple children—each with their own unique personality, needs, and ways of communicating—can be a real challenge.

Over the past almost 21 years of being a mom, one thing has become crystal clear to me: you can absolutely love all your children equally, but you will not—and should not—love them all the same way.

As moms, we are so good at recognizing when our kids are changing. We adjust their routines, buy the next size up in shoes, learn their new favorite snacks, help with harder homework, and stay up praying when they’re facing challenges. We show them grace at every stage—because we understand that growth brings change.

But when it comes to our own shifts, especially in the seasons of motherhood, we don’t always offer ourselves that same grace.

Why is that?