Balanced Working Moms Podcast - ADHD, Productivity, and Time Management
The Balanced Working Moms Podcast is for working moms with ADHD who want to stop feeling overwhelmed and start getting things done. If you're juggling work, family, and a busy schedule, this podcast is your secret weapon. Join us as we share ADHD strategies for productivity, time management tips, and real-life solutions designed to work with your unique brain. We'll help you create more balance, reduce stress, and thrive in your career and home life.
Balanced Working Moms Podcast - ADHD, Productivity, and Time Management
Ep #184: Self-Esteem vs. Self-Compassion: What ADHD Moms Really Need
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Do you ever beat yourself up when things go wrong? Maybe you’re late, your kids are melting down, your house is a mess, or you feel like you should be handling everything better.
For many women with ADHD, negative self-talk can become a constant background noise. But what if the answer isn’t trying to build higher self-esteem? What if it’s learning self-compassion?
In this episode, we’re talking about the difference between self-esteem and self-compassion, and why self-compassion can be a much healthier and more sustainable way to feel good about yourself.
You’ll learn Kristin Neff’s three-part self-compassion break:
- 🧠 Mindfulness: Notice when you’re struggling and name what you’re feeling.
- 🤝 Common humanity: Remember that difficult moments are part of being human, and you’re not the only one struggling.
- 💛 Self-kindness: Talk to yourself the way a good friend would talk to you instead of beating yourself up.
We’ll talk about why self-esteem can leave us constantly evaluating ourselves based on our accomplishments, appearance, relationships, work, or what other people think, and why self-compassion gives us something we can actually control: how we treat ourselves.
If you’re an ADHD mom who struggles with self-criticism, perfectionism, mom guilt, or feeling like you’re never doing enough, this episode will give you a completely different way to think about how you talk to yourself.
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Free Resources:
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- Free Download - 12 Must-Have Apps for Moms with ADHD
- Ted Talk: The Space Between Self-Esteem and Self Compassion: Kristin Neff
- 📚 Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself by Kristin Neff
- 📚 The Mindful Path to Self-Compassion: Freeing Yourself from Destructive Thoughts and Emotions by Christopher Germer