Untangle guilt, perfectionism, and the pressure to do it all.
If you constantly feel like you’re not doing enough — no matter how hard you try — this workbook was made for you.
The Mum’s Guide to Guilt gently walks you through where mum guilt comes from, how it shows up, and what to do with it. With a blend of therapeutic insight, reflective journaling, and honest validation, this guide helps you explore the difference between helpful discomfort and harmful self-criticism — and offers you tools to respond with more compassion.
This isn’t about being a “better” mum. It’s about being a kinder one — especially to yourself.
 
Inside you’ll find:
Gentle psychoeducation on guilt, shame, and values
Reflection prompts to uncover where your guilt really comes from
The “invisible expectations” audit to name what you’ve been carrying
Self-compassion tools and affirmations for guilt-prone days
A reusable “Guilt Journal” template
Bonus pages: reframe cards, permission slips, and support scripts
 
Format: Downloadable PDF
Pages: 15+
Created by: Claire Smith | Oakstead Therapy
Best for: Mothers feeling buried under guilt, perfectionism, and pressure to do it all
 
🧡 You’re not failing — you’re feeling the weight of impossible expectations. Let’s lay some of them down, together.