MUM’S THE WORD… FOR A STRESSFUL LIFE!
OVER half of mums say their own family causes them more stress than paying the bills or work problems – most claiming to even be stressed before they’re dressed! And, as a result we have launched a national competition via www.chicagotown.com/news to find the most stressed out mum in Britain and reward her dedication and hard work with a prize package designed to totally ease the pressure.
Research we carried out to launch Tuck in Tuesdays has revealed that even in the Credit Crunch obsessed climate UK mums blame their children for causing stress more than they do the worry of household bills, work issues or their love life.
A huge 54% of mums say the biggest contributor to their personal stress is their own family’s unrealistic expectation of them as a domestic goddess. Expectations of them as a fast paced gourmet chef, cleaner, family accountant, agony aunt and family PA are routine for most mums and all this on top of their work commitments.
Only 5 per cent claimed work-related matters were the main cause of their stress, while 37 per cent said concerns over children caused them the biggest headache with money worries coming a close second with 32%. Just four per cent said their love life was the major stress contributor.
THE TOP TEN THINGS THAT STRESS MUMS OUT ARE:
1. Concerns over children (37%)
2. Money worries (32%)
3. Household chores (6%)
4. Extended family (6%)
5. Appearance (5%)
6. Work problems (5%)
7. Marital issues (4%)
8. Social life/ Me Time (3%)
9. Feeding the family within budget (2%)
10. Pets (1%)
Does this sound like you? If so send us an email telling us why you are Britain’s most stressed out mum at chicagotown@brazenpr.com.
