Agony Aunties: When Everyone Needs You and You’re Running on Empty

The Agony Aunties tackle a listener's question about managing the stress of a full-time job, parenting two young children, and caring for an ageing parent. They discuss the importance of self-compassion, prioritisation, and setting boundaries without feeling selfish. They suggest considering personal limits and adopting the concept of 'essential maintenance' instead of 'self-care'. Additionally, they emphasise the importance of repairing moments of irritability with children and collaborating with partners to manage household tasks.

The episode also references resources such as the 'Motherkind Podcast' (podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-motherkind-p…) and the 'Fair Play' (amzn.eu/d/cdzE5bT)book by Eve Rodsky for better task distribution.

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