Research conducted by Mind Mummy Coaching gathered results from over 1,900 mums across Ireland and the UK in recent months which gives an insight into what mum's really want this Christmas.
The first thing that may come to mind might be skincare or her favourite perfume, which are undeniably thoughtful gifts.However, going a little bit deeper than material gifts may be the way to give the mum's in our lives the Christmas gift they really want.
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"Material gifts are can feel nice, but they only give short term happiness. It’s like putting a plaster on a leak. I wanted to find out what Mothers really want – and need – this Christmas, and the results align with what I hear from my clients every day," Laura explains.
"What moms really need are tools to help them navigate the daily challenges that motherhood brings. So that they can achieve positive mental health in a sustainable and realistic manner."
Findings from the research showed that more than half of the respondents claim that they 'rarely' get a break from motherhood, with close to 10% admitting they never do.
Over a third say that if they do get a break, it comes in the form of a long, hot shower. This is something that Laura says is 'a very sad statistic'.
"A shower is a basic need yet is not considered a break to many moms. So let’s try not to give moms a gift that will only offer a very short burst of happiness; let's try to give them the gift of sleep, time, and tools to support their mental wellbeing every day. After all, Christmas is just one day," the life coach urges.
Mind Mommy Coaching is a life coaching service devoted to normalising the struggles of all stages of motherhood and supporting mothers as they navigate those challenges and help them achieve positive mental wellbeing.
