Moms as Superheros: The Incredible Challenges of Motherhood
As a Mom this year, you managed a TON while continuing to make it all work in a global crisis! Give yourself a huge high five! As Moms, we think we need to wear all the hats and do all the things. This can be overwhelming to say the least. We don't have to be superhuman to be great Moms.
Although rewarding, parenting is hard. How could it not be, when we are tasked with shaping another humans life? Even with this responsibility, it is important to recognize that being strong also means taking off the cape.
This Mother's Day weekend, take some time for yourself. Make this a start for all the weeks throughout the year. You cannot pour from an empty cup. Recognize that creeping up to the edge of complete overwhelm cannot be scheduled on a calendar. Often Mama's think this is the time to ask for help, but the fire is already blazing when burnout happens. Help is needed before the spark is even ignited.
This plan will look different for every Mama, but here are a few tips for caring for yourself:
1. Practice self care
*This may be change daily from a quiet cup of coffee to a walk to a bath to yoga and more
2. Practice self compassion
*Be kind to yourself because nobody's perfect
3. Realize that saying NO and asking for help do not have to be your kryptonite
4. Balance work and family life
5. Practice deep breathing
6. Practice gratitude
*Yep, being a Mama can make this challenging sometimes, but take a deep breath and remember this time passes quicker than we realize. Embrace the small and large joys.
7. Take off the cape. You don't have to be superhuman.
Overall, enjoy this journey and remember you got this! Happy Mothers Day!
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Reach out to us today. You can contact us by filling out our contact form or by calling or texting us at 708-419-3171. We're here to support you every step of the way.
