Womanhood
Life often pulls us in many directions, forcing us to make choices based on external pressures. I understand that you are a mom, a CEO, a wife, a friend, and a daughter. However, to truly explore your identity, we need to focus on the woman at the core. The roles you play are just that—roles. When we wear many hats, the woman underneath can become buried and neglected. This neglect can lead to a crisis that affects all your roles. A depressed woman is a depressed mom, wife, and friend.
It’s time to uncover the woman inside you, dust her off, and nurture her again! When you prioritize your well-being, it positively impacts your relationships. A happy woman leads to a happy mom!
Although it may seem simple, prioritizing yourself can be challenging. Think of the saying about putting your oxygen mask on first during an emergency; you must take care of yourself before you can help others. Some of you might feel selfish or find it impossible to make yourself a priority in your current situation, but your life depends on reclaiming your identity as a woman.
If you’re ready to uncover the woman within, reflect on who she was, who she is, and who she wants to be. When considering your past, approach it from a place of transition rather than negativity. For many of us, motherhood crept up unexpectedly, leaving little room to transition and keeping the woman in focus. When looking at who you are now, look at your current situation as an opportunity to take stock of what you need to do to become the woman you aspire to be. It’s like cleaning up and putting the house in order. The key to finding the woman buried within is to revisit your dreams and goals—those you had before children and before marriage. Ask yourself if you still desire those things; if not, what do you want? and if you’re ready to be a fulfilled and happy woman. The moment we begin to dream again is the moment we begin to come back to life!
After reflecting on these questions and assessing your current situation, it’s time to take steps toward making your dreams a reality. Dreaming alone isn’t enough; you need to wake up and act. Start with small, manageable steps, and you’ll notice that each step toward building yourself brings new fulfillment, joy, and peace that will overflow into your other roles.
For you, this might mean taking time to read a novel, going for a walk, visiting a coffee shop, joining a gym, taking a class, going back to school, making a career shift, writing a book, or enjoying a vacation or staycation. Even simple self-care like getting your nails and hair done or taking a nap can be rejuvenating. Whatever it takes to bring you back to life, do it! Set the woman free within you, and you’ll become the happy mom you’ve always wanted to be!
This is the foundation of becoming a Happy Mom
xoxo
DQ: Why do many women lose themselves in the process of motherhood & marriage? And why is it so hard for her to find herself again? #MomsAnonymous
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Wow this article speaks to where I am in this season , trying to dig my way out of the hole!