Overcoming Motherhood & Its Challenges
Mothers out there, be honest to yourself. You are actually tired of being the chauffeur, the cook, the groceries shopper and the pantry manager. You also think that motherhood is starting to get dull, no? So if you are weary and spreading out too thin, it’s probably time to sit back and relax. It’s time to grab your favourite cuppa and read on. In fact, there are some great methods to change your view on motherhood.
1. Appreciate the little things.
When you’re throwing out the trash, getting your first car, doting on your healthy children, while you’re cleaning the dishes, appreciate them all and you’ll find that life can be a little bearable. Plus, spare some time to be thankful that you have paid this month’s house mortgage. That’s an achievement too so keep that in mind.
2. Be kind to yourself.
Appreciate what you’ve been through thus far. The hills and valleys of motherhood. The pregnancies and breastfeeding that may have taken its toll on you physically, emotionally and spiritually. Give yourself a well-done pat on the shoulders for making it another day in the moments of motherhood. Way to go mothers!
3. Compromise and give in a little.
Because your kids will always play and explore. They’ll scatter the toys and jump in mud. They’ll put their hands and food prints on the walls. They’ll mess their hair that you braided a few minutes ago. When you pay a visit to the home of a new mother, be understanding. It’s blatantly unfair to judge a mother’s home especially when they have small children running around.
4. Focus on your children as a whole.
The tantrums, screaming and fighting might be getting on your nerves but you can overcome them by applying effective communication. Instead of blaming the child, ask them what the problem is instead and talk it out. When times get rough, channel them positivity and encourage them to grow instead of enforcing harsh negative rules.
5. Live one day at a time
Mothers don’t have to do everything. We don’t have to settle them all in a day. The laundry, the bills and the split orange juice can wait and you won’t die out of that little mess. Instead, go ahead and get your sleep for tonight. Tomorrow is another day with the same routine but a good night’s sleep is essential to keep you going with motherhood.
If the mentioned 5 above can be a little too much for you to take on, choose one and focus on it. These are the little changes that you can make to refine your relationship with your children. It may not be big. It may not change the entire world but it takes your love to your children another level up. Remember to #BeBoldForChange in conjunction with celebrating International Women’s Day.
Share what changes you have made and the ones that you plan to do. Drop your comments below.
