Today, I’m sharing tips on how to stay true yourself. One of the biggest challenges for new and experienced mothers is the struggle to retain a sense of self. In fact, it can seem incredibly difficult staying true to yourself when you become a mother. But, empowering yourself if you have a family to take care of is a must. Fortunately, there are some strategies you can use to help with this. Yes, you are mom, but you are so much more as well.
Staying true to yourself:
Outside Interests and Hobbies
One thing that can help in staying true to yourself when you become a mother is to set aside some time for regular hobbies and interests. Furthermore, look for hobbies that take you outside of the home. In fact, this is important for moms that choose to stay home full-time to look after their kids. Without additional interest, their lives can quickly be over with housekeeping and childcare tasks.
Furthermore, don’t see attending a book club, an art class, or the movies once a week as a luxury. Instead, see it as a vital way to balance your responsibilities and life. Always remain true to your own personal identity and needs.
Challenge Your Brain
While taking care of your kids can be incredibility fun and rewarding, many women that are used to having high powered career miss the challenge and mental stimulation that work provides.
In fact, there are activities that you can get involved in that can counteract this mental boredom. One is to work part-time. Something that allows you to strike a balance between taking care of the kids and having adult conversations and interactions. Of course, working part-time is also a good way to bring extra income into your household. And, it ensures your career stays on track too.
Another idea is studying for nursing degrees online. Not only is it high level, the reward are great. It will provide the mental stimulation you crave, and you can fit your studies around your family responsibilities. Online courses allow you to have the best of both worlds, and stay true to yourself.
Non-Mommy Friends
It’s a fact, having another mom as a friend can be a real lifesaver. After all, who understands being woken up in the middle of the night five times for a feeding or the trials and tribulations of potty training?
However, when your goal is to stay true to yourself as a mother, it can also be useful to spend some time with your non-mommy friends. In fact, it tends to be people that you have met through school, college, work or hobbies that best remind you of pre-mommy persona. Something that can be incredibly refreshing if you feel as if your identity is being swallowed up by your role as mom.
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