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Rediscovering Yourself After Motherhood
Spread the Love104 104SharesThere’s nothing wrong with trying to step back from motherhood for a moment. It doesn’t mean you’re abandoning the ship. That’s not the case. You are embarking on a new sail of rediscovering yourself when motherhood tends to overpower everything. You may be realizing that something in your life is quite missing. You’re standing at a fork in the road, unsure of where you’re supposed to go or who you are. Motherhood is undoubtedly a blessing. Yes, you know that by heart. Are there times, however, when you just want to put the apron away? Those times that you just want to get out of the mothering loop?…
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Intentional Motherhood: Mothering with Purpose
Spread the Love95 95Shares Intentional Motherhood is something to focus on nowadays to keep yourself in line with your personal and family values. It is being prepared, pausing to think before responding, and prioritizing what matters. This parenting way falls under the lines of Intentional Parenting. As I sat quietly typing about this particular post, I couldn’t help but think about where I was in my mothering. I’m still in the depths of learning through parenting, truth be told. But, my motherhood walk is what it is for my kids and myself. The values that I hold myself accountable for act as guards to my mothering heart and definitely keeping me…
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Being a Mom: Finding the Joy and Letting Go in Motherhood
Spread the Love126 126Shares It’s hard being a mom. What I know is that mothering doesn’t come uncomplicated. On the contrary, each walk has some peaks and ever-changing challenges. I struggle in gratitude about my motherhood because the thoughts that hover more were the ones that brought doubts in me. Staying positive amidst all the mothering hardships is half the battle. I am a stronger person because of what I’ve encountered daily, and it’s not getting any easier either, only different. Not until I stopped and looked deeper did I get to see the big screen. My life screen was as clear as a summer day. I was more than leaning into…
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21 Most Inspiring Motherhood Quotes Every Mom Needs to Hear
Spread the Love51 51SharesThere’s something about motherhood quotes that stops you in your tracks. A strong pull inward that emanates from your heart. A quick tug at each string and a warm embrace that you experience from within. I am always fascinated by quotes about motherhood that I read everywhere. It brings my day assured and leaves me with a specific emotion as I go through my day. They’re a constant reminder to me – I’m not alone in my journey, and somehow someone understands. Close to my heart are motherhood quotes. Each quote leaves a trace of awe and inspiration. Those words dance like the waves in the vast ocean;…
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First-Time Mom? The Honest, Raw, and Obvious Truth
Spread the Love115 115SharesBeing a first-time mom, you deal with the newness of motherhood upfront. It’s a graceful process to go through as you experience this new phase in your life. It’s the most joyous of moments but at the same time the scariest. This Beginning Phase of Motherhood You’ll be stepping into this new role. This phase is going to be a mom-coaster. The new challenge: different emotions, exhaustion, expectations, realities, and dreams. The phase where you seek assurance and validation of what you got into. I recall my homecoming day as a new mom with my son. It was a bright Friday morning. My husband put our sleeping son…
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12 Amazing Self-Care Gifts for Moms This Mother’s Day 2021
Spread the Love32 32Shares Mother’s day is coming – May 9th. Moms are celebrated around the world for their genuine love and support. We show our appreciation to the special moms in our lives through daily connections and shared experiences. It’s a great time to spoil Moms on this special day. With this in mind, one way to show moms our gratitude is by showering them with self-care gifts. If you are looking for gifts for the moms in your life, then look no more. I have rounded up the 12 Best Self-care gifts for Moms which are affordable. Surely, you’ll find one or three gifts that suit a mom that…
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Simple Inspirational Words for Weary Moms Out There
Spread the Love31 31SharesAre you searching for inspirational words to keep you going? Are you looking for a lifeline to hold onto when the going gets tough? Mothering is hard. Overwhelming it may seem the never-ending tasks, the pressure of meeting family members’ needs; they’re all part of the package. But when will you see the coveted silver lining? You may think, how are other moms doing it all? You start to compare yourself to moms who have their motherhood gigs together. They’re probably struggling themselves too, just like you. You downplay your everyday triumphs, be it simple or little. More so, you can’t see past your struggles, and your brilliance…
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How to transition from working mom to stay-at-home mom?
Spread the Love56 56SharesStaying home wasn’t in the plan. But now, you have decided to leave your job and become a stay-at-home mom. What can you do to avoid getting overwhelmed as you shift yourself around it? Whether you are coming from a career that you’ve worked hard for, you are just shy of completing a short maternity leave from work and decided to stay home. You’re on the right post. Welcome to your ocean! You must be wondering how I am going to do this. If you were working before, then you know the struggles of juggling both work life and family. You must be feeling ran down and exhausted…
