We’ve all been there –
You’re in a conversation trying to explain a struggle you’re having.
The other person’s response? “Oh! I know exactly what you mean! One time my…” Frustrating. Frustrating!
You’re looking for empathy, support, and a listening ear but the focus is directed back to the other person.
Being in situations like this has caused me to step back and take a look at what conversation actually is, why we need it, and what a gift it can be to each other.
Everyone has seen one.
The “perfect” social media mom.
Their homes perfectly pristine and modern, their children adorably dressed to the nines each day.
They are the ones with 6 packs at 8 months pregnant.
The ones that don’t wear makeup but have flawless skin.
They have perfect relationships with their spouses, and make a perfect restaurant worthy meal each time they cook.
Loving yourself is not an option, it’s PRIORITY!!!
All dear mommies reading this, just take your warm cup of tea, curl your legs, find your favorite spot on couch or favorite chair, close your eyes and take a deep breath.
Now, slowly open them and gaze into empty space remembering those childhood days when you were just you.
“What’s a doula?” And is that different than a midwife?
I get this a lot when I talk about my birth story. So before we get started let’s cover that.
A doula is a super awesome, woman empowering, mom encouraging, healthy birthing superhero!
No? You’re not buying it?
Ok well then seriously a doula is essentially a birth coach. But honestly they are sooo much more!
She is a support system.
Being a new mom is never easy, everything is so stressful.
There are so many things that you are learning every single day and when you believe that you have gained some sort of sanity in your life, things change again.
New mom status is very similar to being a military spouse – lots of changes and always readjusting to a new environment. Not only do our environments and travel life as we know it change but our bodies change too.
Are you a mom with a new baby? Oh, and wait? Also have another child?
Introducing a new baby into the home when you have a little one doesn’t have to be hard. First things first:
Have no expectations!
With a newborn and a toddler everything is great then next you have one baby with a blow out and the other liquid diarrhea running down his leg.
Prioritize, Deep breath you got this, the toddler is mobile so is the liquid diarrhea handle that first.
A box of wipes later you handled your first dose of craziness.
It’s another day.
Too many dishes in the sink, too many toys on the floor and then an argument breaks out while you rush to get dinner on the table.
One second you’re saying, “please share with your sister,” and then next you shout, “WILL YOU STOP FIGHTING! I’M SO SICK OF THIS, I’VE HAD ENOUGH!”
There’s a moments silence and then a flood of tears matched by a wave of regret.
Mom anger.
It’s not picture-perfect, but it’s a part of life for many Moms.
Being a mom is one of the most magical, sacred moments a woman can experience, but it is also…
…tough…
…and requires you to be all things 100% of the time…
…try being a single mom.
You find yourself forced to embrace what many would call one of the hardest jobs to have. Goodbye to sharing the responsibilities and hello to life-altering challenges.
When I became a single mom, I was terrified, overwhelmed, and really wasn’t sure how I would make it happen.
Most days consisted of worry and a whole lot of prayer.
Have you lately found yourself at your wit’s end?
As moms, we are constantly on the go.
From soccer practices, school, and daily household chores it is no wonder that our once healthy lifestyle is placed on the back burner.
It’s important that even in our busy lives that we take care of ourselves as well.
Juli Burton, author of The Self-Care Solution: A Modern Mother’s Must-Have Guide to Health and Well-Being said,
The moment you become a mother and commit to caring for your child, set an intention for yourself: I will honor and respect myself by regularly taking care of my needs. This will make me happier and better able to care for my family.
Do you struggle to find time to do anything for yourself? I hear you mama! You are not alone.
After taking care of your family, laundry, cooking, cleaning, paying bills and running errands, it is easy to see why so many of us believe we don’t have enough time for self-care ideas for ourselves.
Today I wanted to give you a little bit of motivation (or maybe a little kick in the pants) to change that.
Taking care of yourself is not optional. If your family is depending on you, then it is important to make sure that you are in tip-top shape.
The only way to do that is to practice self-care.
