Topic 2 - The Working Mum and Dad Guilt

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1. “it’s OK not to be OK” …finding balance Muzaiyanah Hamzah
6. Culture of Guilt Finding Balance Dependency Dilemma Productive Remorse
7. Culture of Guilt • Be aware of guilt-inducing situations • external blame • constant comparison If only I had… • Recognise when guilt is counterproductive • unjustified, misguided, endless • emotional habit
8. Culture of Guilt Finding Balance Dependency Dilemma Productive Remorse
9. Dependency Dilemma • Child-centered focus • independence • moral responsibility (“Baby Talk”) • Self-centeredness • Laziness • Insistence that others take care of them
10. Culture of Guilt Finding Balance Dependency Dilemma Productive Remorse
11. Productive Remorse - letting go of baseless guilt & taking action • Accept things I cant control “let it go” • Act to my best knowledge • Align to values & beliefs • Acknowledge opportunity to grow “What doesn’t kill you, make you stronger”
12. What Now?
13. Culture of Guilt Finding Balance Dependency Dilemma Productive Remorse
15. Disorganisation Stress Exhaustion Confusion GUILT
16. At Work v Structure time v Prioritize tasks v Optimize breaks v Recharge – utilize “leave” v Technology-savvy
17. At Home v Create routine & family rituals v One-to-one time v Make your schedule v Be PRESENT!
18. Self-Care v Time out v ‘Me’ time v Nourish your body and soul Fill your bucket!!
20. …let the chrysalis begin Thank You