May is a month filled with celebrations for my family. Between Mother’s Day, my birthday, and my son’s birthday, I can’t help but think about my motherhood journey. I am in awe, as my baby approaches the big three in a few days. It seems like not long ago we were bringing him home. The saying “the days are long, but the years are short”, certainly holds true.
When I think about motherhood, many words/thoughts come to mind. Words like grateful, blessed, tired, long, special, busy, thankful, and labor of love, to name a few. The responsibilities we have as mothers (in addition to our other responsibilities), can sometimes be daunting and take a toll on you. While reflecting, I created a list of things I’m striving for more of. These are things I plan to focus on. Taking time to prioritize these types of things is a way in which I will honor myself. You too, can do the same thing. Take a moment to create a personalized list for yourself, or borrow some of these ideas. As moms, we must take time to prioritize our health and wellbeing, because if we don’t, we can’t effectively take care of others.
Time with God
Relaxing guilt free
Unplugged time with family
Facial
Praying with intention
Me time
A girl’s trip
A massage
Monthly date night
Eliminating imposter syndrome
Finding trustworthy/reliable babysitters and actually using them lol
Being a good steward of my money
Regular mani/pedi appointments
Choosing healthy foods
Hiring help/getting somebody else to do it
Monthly outings with friends
Shopping with intention
Less time aimlessly scrolling
Therapy
Exercise
More time creating
Reading a good book
Do you need to consider your own needs more, and honor yourself as a busy mom? I’m sure you do! Take time to do some of these things. Feel free to leave any suggestions you may have as well.