(A reminder for the mom who’s doing her best in the middle of the mess)
If your sink is full of dishes, the laundry pile has taken on a personality of its own, and you’re wondering what on earth to make for dinner…
Take a deep breath, Momma.
You’re not alone.
You’re not failing.
And you’re not the only one who’s cried in a messy kitchen wondering how everyone else seems to be doing it.
This post is all about what to do when you feel behind as a mom.
Real Talk: You’re Carrying So Much
Motherhood doesn’t pause. The house never stops needing something. And when you’re running on little sleep and a lot of pressure, even the simplest task—like wiping a counter—can feel like climbing a mountain.
Can I tell you something I wish someone had told me sooner?
You don’t have to fix everything today.
Progress Over Perfection
There’s a lie floating around that says, “If you were really good at this, you’d have it all together by now.”
Nope. Not here.
Here, we believe in grace over guilt, and tiny steps that build real peace.
So instead of a massive to-do list or a perfectly color-coded planner, I want to give you one small, doable next step:
The 5-Minute Quick Reset
This is what I do when my home (and my heart) feel out of control:
- Clear just one surface. (Your kitchen table, a bathroom counter, or even just the couch.)
- Pick up five things and put them away.
- Open a window. Fresh air helps more than we think.
- Take a deep breath. Pray. Say out loud: “I’m doing the best I can.”
- Decide the next one thing you’ll do. Not ten. Just one.
That’s it. That’s the reset.
You’re Not Lazy. You’re Overwhelmed.
There’s a world of difference.
What if today didn’t have to be perfect to still be good?
What if your goal wasn’t to “get it all done”—but just to create a little more peace than yesterday?
Want to Go Deeper?
I’ve created a free printable Overwhelmed Momma Survival Kit that includes:
- A full version of the 5-Minute Reset
- My daily rhythm template
- Meal ideas for when you’re too tired to think
👉 Grab it here—it’s totally free.
This post is all about what to do when you feel behind as a mom.
You’ve Got This, Momma.
You don’t need a new planner or a miracle routine.
You need support. A starting point.
And someone to say: “I see how hard you’re trying. Let’s take it one tiny step at a time.”
With you in this,
Dana
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