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Motherhood isn’t always mother funny. Lets talk motherhood + mental health. As a licensed clinic therapist and mother of a valiant 10 yo daughter, I enjoy sharing the bridge between the two for mothers in age stages of the motherhood journey. There are 4 tips I want to share to help maintain a healthy sense of self, because we know, “the best mommy, is a healthy mommy.” Emotionally, mentally and physically.
1. Check in with yourself. Stay curious Pay attention to what gave you a strong emotional response in regards to your parenting role. Stay curious about your reactions and behaviors under stress. These reflective moments can often times give insight to how you are managing things you may miss during the hussle and bussel of parenting.
2. Find your community. A therapist, mom group, community or church small group. Find support outside of your family and core friends you had before you became a Mom. These spaces can validate and support you in a different capacity, even create long-term support and friendships needed to stay resilient during the many faces of parenting. I created an online self-love group for people wanting to increase showing up for themselves. You can check it out at https://www.facebook.com/groups/275195256505600/
3. Make appointments to check on your health. For every appointment you make for your little ones, think about yourself in that retrospect. i.e. you take your little to the dentist every 6 months as recommended, how often do you make one for yourself?
4. Make personal goals! Never stop dreaming and investing in your best self. You deserve it!
As Mothers, we have to prioritize ourselves through self care as well as preventive maintenance, This requires us to take a deeper look in how many roles and responsibilities we are taking on and how effective we are being. If there is any way to protect your roles from overlapping, I encourage you to try it. For example, only doing work during work hours, in a certain area in your home if you have moved virtual. If you are going into the office, make a promise to only discuss and do work, at work in your office. Protect your basic needs (eating, sleeping and pleasure) by setting healthy boundaries and reflecting often to ensure you are not crossing them under times of change or stress.
Motherhood is intent hard work and the pay off is rewarding. You deserve the love you freely give to your children, spouse, friends, and colleagues. Don’t ever forget to fill your self-love bucket before you sprinkle some into the world.
Jessica Reed BC-TMH, Ed.S
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