Motherhood - the best that ever happened to me and also the hardest. The juggle is constant, and I have to stay focused on the things that help me thrive as a working mum. A fine balance of wholesome food, herbs, time in nature and early bedtimes are the main drivers to keep me happy and able to cope with the endless tasks and allows me to extend my self a little extra (very) often. I am passionate about mothers feeling well, and the bottom line is resilience. From one mother to another I wanted to remind you of a few things you deserve to do for yourself. As a mother, we have to be able to continually readjust our lives and schedules according to our children's needs. Use these 3 points as something to re-visit frequently to maintain balance for yourself.
You are a woman; you have needs just like you always did before becoming a mother. Today is a great opportunity to acknowledge what you need more of in your life to feel more Wholesome, Happy and Fulfilled. Take steps to get these very crucial needs met - because cutting yourself short is affecting you as a mother.
2. Acknowledge your repetitive thoughts
Almost all of us has one or several repetitive thoughts that circle in our mind. Some common ones are about weight, about money, about relationships and/or worry about our health or our loved one's health. If you find yourself having repetitive worries or negative thoughts, I urge you to acknowledge them right away. If the thoughts are fear based address the fear by saying this: Is it a true fear? Such as a worry about your health or your child's health. If it is, get help! Take steps right now to get help. If the thoughts are a made up worry such as wanting to have a bigger and better house then commit to short-circuit that thought by actively saying a positive thing about the home you live in. Re-wire your thought pattern to be proactive when needed and discard unnecessary negativity. You will feel much happier by doing this.
3. Give yourself time
Slow down. Slow down when cooking a meal. Slow down when you eat a meal. Slow down when you hug your child. We all go through growth in various stages of our motherhood journey - slow down to absorb what you are going through and learn the lessons as you grow. The most loving thing you can do for yourself today is to lean back and take some time to be present with yourself - a very hard thing to do as a mother.
If you want to dive deeper into the endless approaches to physical and mental health you can do that here on my blog and on my podcast "Mumspire"!
