Stressed, Blessed, and Canadian Obsessed

I have always loved the saying that we are stressed, blessed and Canadian obsessed moms, but I never really understood what it meant until recently. When I was younger, I thought it had to do with our love for hockey but now that my children are older and understand more about where I am in my motherhood journey. I also realise it has more to do with being blessed with many Canadian businesses that we can choose to support us on our journey. . As a new mom or a mom of any age you can be blessed with your child(ren) or life in general, but there will always be challenges that come up along the way! Challenges are part of life and they make us better at who we are!

Canadian moms love to say sorry for everything

There is a saying that goes, “sorry if you are offended,” and the Canadian mom can't help but say it to everyone. They will apologise if you are offended by their presence in their own home. They will apologise for the way their home looks. They will apologise for what they chose to cook when they have company over for dinner, or if they cooked the perfect meal for their family! The Canadian mom is even sorry for not sending a lunch note for her child(ren), even though the child is only in kindergarten and can hardly read that note!

The Canadian mom apologises for everything: happiness, sadness and stress levels. The Canadian mom feels bad about everything under the sun; they want everyone around them to feel comfortable at all times so they apologise constantly because they don’t want any part of themselves to make others uncomfortable - even if what makes other people uncomfortable is their very existence!

And that's exactly what makes moms so awesome.

We're all different, and we all have unique challenges, talents, gifts and experiences. Our kid(s) are each a product of the unique combination of our genes and environmental factors (which happens to be Canada). They reflect who we are as individuals—and sometimes they don't. And it's okay if they don't. That doesn't mean there's anything wrong with them or you; no matter how they turn out, they will always be your child.

You might need help from time to time with things like potty training or language development but please remember that your kid is not going through life alone; he/she has YOU by their side!

We all know that the world is changing and we have to adapt to it. In this case, it means there are too many choices when supporting local businesses and organisations. Sometimes it's hard to decide which thing you want to do or where you want to spend your money. We can't do everything!

That's why we need to make choices when we don't know what we want and decisions based on incomplete information (or no information at all). And sometimes those choices are sacrifices: time, money, comfort…

But no matter what happens in our lives - whether or not something works out according to plan or any other outcome - the important thing is that we prioritise our time so that we can maintain balance between work/life balance!

There is so much pressure to be the PERFECT mom.

It's no secret that being a mom is hard work. There is so much pressure on moms to be perfect that it can be overwhelming. You're expected to be the perfect mother, wife and friend while also being the perfect housekeeper and cook. And just when you think you've got it all figured out, here comes another expectation: supporting local businesses (including this one). It's no wonder why there are so many stressed-out mothers!

Sometimes, Canadian businesses  are not easy to find.. Sometimes, they frustrate and disappoint you. Sometimes, you just want to give up. But you can't! You have to keep going because if you don't, what's going to happen?

We all know that finding support is important. Whether you are struggling with a mental illness, going through a new child or another child , or facing any other challenging life event, it's crucial to have an outlet to help you make sense of your situation and feel better about yourself. But where do you go?

We are often told that the people who mean the most to us are our family members - our parents, siblings and children - but how many times have I seen them push away those closest to them when they need some love and support most? If anything should be learned from this episode of The Office (in which Jim cries in front of his coworkers), it's that your family has your back no matter what!

One thing we don't often hear about when it comes to stress management is seeking out support outside of our own social circles. Maybe because it isn't as easy as reaching out directly through Facebook messaging or texting someone; maybe because we don't always see ourselves as "buddies" with these people even though they may share similar interests; maybe because there's something exciting about getting away from home for a weekend trip or vacation where there's no expectation for connection with others at all...but whatever reason may exist for why we tend not think too much about finding external sources of caregiving support during times when everything seems so overwhelming—I say: screw that!

Let me be clear: you’re not the only one who feels this way. It's almost a cliché to say that moms have trouble feeling proud of their accomplishments, but it's true. There's a lot of stigma around bragging, and we're all so focused on trying to keep up with our friends' achievements that we don't realise how successful we are in our own right.

Let me be clear: you’re not the only one who feels this way. It's almost a cliché to say that moms have trouble feeling proud of their accomplishments, but it's true. There's a lot of stigma around bragging, and we're all so focused on trying to keep up with our friends' achievements that we don't realise how successful we are in our own right.

There are moms out there that we just adore for reasons like great advice, and when I am feeling like a new mom again, and even at times when I am doubting myself as a mom, I know that there are other moms out there who get me. The ones who have been where I have been and can relate to my struggles.

I loved hearing this quote today! This is why we should surround ourselves with like-minded people that understand us, support us, prefer to be around us, encourage us and help us reach our goals.