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Rediscovering Yourself After Motherhood
There’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? I feel…
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Intentional Motherhood: Mothering with Purpose
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 on my toes. …
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New Mom Care Package for Postpartum Self-Care
Do you know someone who just became a new mom and you don’t know what to give her? You want to show her support and let her know that you care by giving her a New Mom Care Package. If you’re looking for inspiration, you’re definitely in the right place! The very first few weeks for a new mom are exhausting and blurry. From adjusting life with a newborn, tending to her recovery and overall 4th trimester can be demanding enough to focus on herself. Knowing what a New Mom Needs A care package should include items that will make her transition to mom life easier and help in caring…
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Being a Mom: Finding the Joy and Letting Go in Motherhood
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 matters that gave…
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Self-Care for Working Moms: Embracing The Need of Caring for Yourself
Self-Care View Where does self-care for working moms stand in focusing on working moms today? Working outside the home is challenging enough, adding to the home obligations that are constantly increasing. Will you ever have the time and energy to meet the demands of both sides? It’s real that moms are seen like worker bees in a hive. The worker bees take on different roles inside the hive. They tend to the young ones, bring food for the pack and help keep the hive going. Without the worker bees, the whole hive can have a standstill. No output and no support. Working moms carry this role: to be available and…
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21 Most Inspiring Motherhood Quotes Every Mom Needs to Hear
There’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; you’ll always…
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First-Time Mom? The Honest, Raw, and Obvious Truth
Being 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 in his…
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Physical Self-Care for Moms and Why it’s Important
Let’s be honest; moms are already on their feet 24/7. Running after our wiggly toddler, chauffeuring our school-aged kids to their after-school activities, doing our daily homemaking tasks, or working long hours. You might as well add Physical Self-Care to your plate. Your energy is depleting, and you start to get grumpy around everybody. Who wouldn’t be? What if there’s a way to get a recharge of yourself? Your body needs it. As a busy mom, you are constantly on the move and may neglect your health one way or another. Physical Health is one of the vital parts of self-care that you can focus on to improve your well-being. When…
