What does your relationship with motherhood look like?
Are you riding a blissful wave or on you the verge of a break up?
I know (both) feelings all to well.
As a mom with a 4 month old, there are days I’m lucky to even have brushed my teeth before noon. …
Because yes, motherhood is an extremely demanding role.
But I believe that makes self care even more a necessity so we can stay afloat among all the chaos.
Here are the top 3 self care mom myths debunked.
1. Self Care Doesn’t = Ignoring Family
“Every one of us needs to show how much we care for each other and, in the process, care for ourselves.”
Princess Diana
You know the feeling when you every little thing starts to annoy you?
Your kid spills a glass of water, rejects the meal you made them, or everything just seems to go wrong….
Even though it’s only little things, your energy is so low, you feel like that cartoon character with the dark rainy cloud around them…
Well, I’ve been there… ( several times) and honestly can say it’s no fun to want to yell at every 5 seconds
And even though every day can throw us a curve balls, the one thing we should be able to relay on is the on the ability to stay peaceful among the chaos.
Because when we feel good, we spread our positive energy to our families.
We’re happier, playful, attentive, and patient.
We’re prepared to give our full attention to our families needs.
2. It Isn’t Always Enjoyable
Self care isn’t always enjoyable, it’s the progress we make during it that is.
Some days our inner child needs more attention, or some days we share a vulnerable story in therapy.
Because the truth is : inner care work encourages us to pull back the veil on our traumas so that we can step into the a healthier version of our selves.
3. Self Care Isn’t Escapism
There is such a special sweetness in being able to participate in creation.” –
Pamela S. Nadav
Self care makes us look forward to looking after our children, not dread having to go back to them.
We don’t need to escape from our lives as parents, but practice the tools to fill the fuel it requires.
Because I love being a mother.
So, when my self care starts to collide with trying to forget the day, I take a step back and reevaluate what my soul needs to mindfully take charge of the day.
Which of these self care mom myths do you resonate with the most? Let me know below!