What is Stressing Our Moms Out?

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Mothers have multiple tasks to fulfill such as disciplining the children, supervising their homework, and making sure their needs are met. They may also need to handle domestic chores, face bosses and clients, as well as mange the household finance. It is no wonder that many mothers experience overwhelm. And should the relationships with their spouse be difficult, stress can hit a high.

Here are some other popular factors that add up to the stress levels of motherhood.

Gimme A Break

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The pressure to be perfect is real: At one point or another, 91 percent of moms ages 25-47 say they've felt like they couldn't ask for help or admit they needed a break, with 10 percent saying this happens an extreme amount.

Good Housekeeping

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Still, the vast majority (92 percent) of moms ages 25-47 have felt anxious about having people over because the house isn't as clean as they’d like with 19 percent saying they experience an extreme amount of anxiety.

Their Own Biggest Critics

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When asked where the most parent judgment is coming from, most moms answered “themselves.” 

Working On Their Fitness

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Almost all also feel pressure to exercise or be in better shape. 84 percent of women ages 25-47 say they've worried that they've let themselves go compared to other moms. 

This Woman's Work

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Work is not the touchy subject it’s made out to be: Most women feel confident in how dedicated they are to work (65 percent of young moms and 66 percent of older moms), and most don’t question their personal work decisions either (73 percent of young moms and 68 percent of older moms). 

Guess What? Moms are Happy Being Moms:

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Most have rarely or never been jealous of the freedom their single friends have, and they don’t question their parenting styles.

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