The term “momcation” has arrived on social networks and it is a real ally for mothers who are suffocated by the mental load. What does it consist of ?
There mental load is characterized in different ways, it can be totally conscious and sometimes unconscious but in all cases it is exhausting. And it is often women who suffer the consequences, even more so if they become mothers of families. Fortunately, many people take this problem seriously and do everything to make it just a bad memory… But this is not the case in all homes. ! Thus many women try by all means to find solutions to get rid of it at least for a few hours…
To leave the mental burden aside, a new trend was born on social networks: momcation. A name that is a combination of the word mom and vacation, even if these two words often do not go together! Taking momcation is the act of going on vacation without a spouse and children. At a time when supermoms are everywhere on Instagram, the momcation phenomenon could well reverse the trend.
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Momcation is the ally of mothers who want to breathe
Even if, let’s be honest, it would be better if the mental load is distributed in the family throughout the year, as long as it is not done: you have to find something to relieve yourself. Momcations are there for that! Indeed, many mothers have testified on social networks to tell that family holidays they were not definitely not a holiday for mothers. THE daily tasks are the same but mothers only do them outside the home… In other words, mothers never blow! On the other hand, with a vacation without children and without a spouse, there is enough relax.
This phenomenon, which breaks through on social networks, is attracting more and more mothers… For example, on Instagram we find more 79,000 posts under the momcation hashtag! And several formulas are possible, a solo vacation to enjoy calm, relaxation, a peaceful meal, manage to finish a book and swim without watching everyone. Or holidays with friends: but be careful, here too, we don’t take the organization of the trip on our own shoulders, we organize everything together! And we take advantage, it is above all the principle of these holidays… In addition you can leave outside school holidays for less!
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Get rid of guilt to enjoy in momcation
It’s easy to say to leave without the children and spouse, but it’s harder to do! Indeed, some mothers may feeling guilty for “leaving” your partner alone with the children… In addition, going on vacation for a week or just a weekend often requires a large number of lists and post-its so that the family does not end up in total chaos, or that your spouse calls you every hour! Ladies, know that it’s also an aspect of the mental load and we want to get rid of it… So we take our courage with both hands, we don’t feel guilty. After all, they have to be taught independence from an early age… Your only concern for momcation should be: know what to put in your suitcase to make the most of it!
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Zoé is on a work-study program, she joined the aufeminin team in September 2022, she writes for the parenting section. Committed and curious, Zoé likes to write to advance…