What Fresh Hell: Laughing in the Face of Motherhood | Parenting Tips From Funny Moms Fresh Take: Vanessa Cornell on Putting Ourselves First
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Dec 6, 2024 Vanessa Cornell, Founder of NUSHU and mother of five, dives into the transformative power of self-care for mothers. She discusses the burnout that pushed her to create a supportive community for women. Vanessa emphasizes rejecting societal 'shoulds' to embrace authenticity, while also fostering independence in children. The conversation touches on the importance of emotional intelligence in parenting and navigating mom guilt, ultimately advocating for a balanced approach to personal well-being and family dynamics.
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Burnout and External Expectations
- Vanessa Cornell became burnt out after having five children in six years.
- This led to a realization that she was living her life to meet external expectations.
Selfishness vs. Selflessness
- The glorification of selflessness in motherhood is detrimental to both mothers and children.
- Embracing "selfishness" can improve a mother's well-being and her parenting.
Three Questions for Self-Awareness
- Regularly ask yourself three questions: "What do I feel?", "What do I need?", and "What do I want?".
- These questions promote self-awareness, even if you don't have immediate answers.