Would you choose a gift or rather create a balance as a mom?
Mother’s Day is celebrated annually on the second Sunday in May. It’s mostly celebrated with gifts, flowers, and wonderful cards. Whether it’s a mom’s first or 50th Mother’s Day, all mothers deserve to feel loved and appreciated. From changing smelly diapers and kissing boo-boos to making dinners and cleaning the house, a mother’s work is never done. Therefore, make every day Mother’s Day for yourself and create a balanced life. As your trusted personal mentor, Meru Mentor can help provide the guidance necessary to make that happen.
When you become a mom, finding balance in motherhood becomes increasingly more difficult. Being a mom is now the main priority of your life. You may even find you’ve become consumed by being a mom, taking care of your children, and managing your household.
While motherhood is a gift, it is also essential for new moms and working moms alike to balance motherhood and maintain healthy habits for themselves and their families.
What does balance in motherhood look like? It will depend on your schedule, routine, work, and family life. For some finding balance as a mom may be making time to exercise, while another mom may need to run errands on their own. Taking care of yourself as a mom is crucial for being the mom you and your family deserve.
How do I Balance my Life After Having a Baby?
Moms new to motherhood may find it particularly challenging to balance their lives after having a baby. If this is you, it’s important to remember this is just one of the many seasons of your life, and things will change.
Learn to prioritize making time for yourself. If you were previously uncomfortable requesting help, it will now become an essential part of being a healthy, well-balanced mom.
If you’ve ever heard the phrase, “It takes a village,” you will soon learn why this is the case. Having a community around you to offer advice, bring you meals, or just be there when you need a listening ear will make the difference between being able to balance life after baby or struggling to get through the day.
Is There Really Balance as a Working Mom?
Balancing life as a working mom requires systems and processes that work for your family. While you may be tempted to look at how much other moms accomplish in a day or week, remember that your lives are not the same.
If balance as a working mom feels out of reach, give yourself grace and permission to outsource where you can.
Your time is valuable! If you feel like you’re always picking up the house when you could be spending time with your family, consider hiring a housekeeper.
To maintain a balance between motherhood and a career, you will also need to prioritize rest. For some, rest can feel like wasted time, but if you are not giving yourself the space to unwind and relax, you will not be able to function and parent in the way that you want to, your finances may suffer, and your family will feel the brunt of your burnout.
Five Ways to Find Time for Yourself as a Mom
As a mom, you want to do everything for everyone else, but this Mother’s Day, find time for yourself.
Here are five ways to find balance in motherhood and ensure you’re not pouring from an empty cup:
- Take care of yourself every day by showering and getting ready for the day (even if you’re a stay-at-home mom) before the kids wake up or during naptime
- Consistently spend time with your kids and those who encourage, support, and love you
- Invest in your spiritual well-being by reading the Word and praying while the kids play
- Take a nap, go for a walk, or run an errand alone when your spouse (or a friend) is available to care for your children
- Include your kids in chores (it’s good for them!) to make more time for rest for all at the end of the day
Maintaining Balance in Motherhood with Mentor Meru
Don’t be discouraged by the long list of to-dos as a mom. Your worth is not defined by how much you get done in a day. Learn to let go of the guilt of not always getting it right. If you’re looking for guidance as you begin to pursue what it looks like to balance life as a mom, Meru Mentor would love to support you as your life mentor. Schedule a complimentary call today to learn more about how we can help you become more balanced in all areas of life — from finances to feelings.