Why do we beat ourselves up for having a day off?

Question

So I’ve noticed that since I’ve become a mom I’ve always beat myself up for having a day to relax. A day of not working out, not cleaning, not doing anything productive at all, just relaxing.  Why do we do this to ourselves? I mean we moms deserve a break too right? So why do I feel like I’ve wasted the entire day relaxing?  I actually feel guilty for it.

Answer

It’s the oddest feeling and I don’t know why! I even feel guilty having moments to myself when my husband is downstairs playing with our daughter. I feel guilty for sitting around. If I’m doing housework or whatnot then I don’t but if I’m just sitting watching TV or in my phone, I feel like I should be downstairs with them and usually I end up there. My husband always asks me “why are you here? Go sit down. I’ve got her” but that damn guilt lol

Answer

It happens to me too! I think it's because we are just so used to having to do those things, our minds dont know how to process a break from it.

Why do we beat ourselves up for having a day off?

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