Are you a motor mum?

The pressure on modern mums is now so great that according to a new survey we have just a measly ten minutes of me-time every day to ourselves. Research for Bold washing powder found that mums are finding themselves under enormous pressure – self-inflicted and otherwise – to keep their kids happy. As a result, the amount of time mothers get to spend on themselves has shrunk to just ten minutes a day for a quarter of the mums surveyed.

The researchers identified a new breed of mum – roll over yummy mummies, it's now the rise of the Motor Mum. You know you're a Motor Mum if you feel that you're constantly on the go with no time to relax.

'It's no surprise that modern mothers feel competitive about ensuring their children are nourished mentally, spiritually and physically - to the point where it keeps them up at night,' said psychologist Dr Linda Papadopolous. 'It's so important to carve out that all-important 'me-time' to maintain a cool balance that will help tackle the pressures of motherhood with a clearer head.'

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