Most likely you cringe at the idea of Supermom. It’s an impossible standard, after all. And an disservice to all moms to propegate impossible standards that inevititably leave us all feeling inadequate and defeated.

But what if we redefine the Supermom ideal? What if Supermom is NOT someone who is a model of perfection?

To me, Supermom represents real moms. Women in the trenches of the daily chaos of managing motherhood, work, relationships, and caring for themselves. A Supermom does not pile extra expectations and responsibilities on herself for bragging rights. She is simply in that stage of life when life is unchangeably, and sometimes overwhelmingly, a lot to handle.

Supermom does not handle everything with grace and ease. She struggles, she fails, she learns, and she grows. She works to make the most of her current situation instead of fighting against it. She strives to care for herself well so that she has the energy and capacity to care for her family well.

Moms, I think we are all Supermoms in this way. None of us have a perfect life, and none of us ever will. We all struggle in our own ways. But, don’t forget….we all SHINE in our own ways as well. Comparison is the theif of joy. Let’s stop looking at other moms who look like they “have it all together” and wishing we could be like that. I promise you, not one of us has it all together.

Supermom is perfectly imperfect. She strives to be a great mom to her kids while also finding fulfillment in reaching for her own dreams and goals. She is on a continous learning journey. She works to manage the details and stresses of life better. She knows that failures do not define her, but rather spur her on to more learning and personal growth.