0 SAHM/WAHM burnout: Is it possible to do too much?

Being a stay at home mother is a hard job, when you're doing it half right. (meaning you actually clean your house and take care of your children) But, one subject that isn't touched on often is the SAHM/WAHM burnout. SAHM/WAHM burnout is when a mother takes on too much; too many playdates, too many chores, and doesn't take any time for herself.

Contrary to popular belief among moms, it is possible to try to do too much. Everyone doesn't have the same stamina (?) lemme think of another word.... values (?) whatever the word is, what I'm trying to say is we all can't do what everyone else is doing. We all can't have 3 children and be sane, we all can't have a 5 bedroom house and keep every room spick and span. We  have to know our limits (yes, that's the word!).

You have to figure out what you can handle as a mother and wife. For some moms being a stay at home mom is enough to keep them busy and occupied and they don't need to start a business or volunteer lots of time outside of the home.

Get where this is going?

I find that a lot of mothers get depressed or burnout when they think they can "do it all" only to find out that they can't. We aren't superwomen! We aren't supermommies (I hate that term!)! We spend so much time comparing what we do with what others do and seeing if it measures up; stop it! Don't compare yourself to others! 

"Marsha does Bible study, playdates and hosts parties!"

So? Does that mean you should try to do all that too? No! Do what you can and make sure you're doing THAT to the best of your ability. If all you do is clean the house, cook, and take care of little Sprout; great! Do that with all your might, that's a lot of work too!!