'It starts by accepting that it's not humanly possible to 'do it all' every day.'
. I couldn't even hear my own voice anymore. I mean, all of the memes and motivational posts on social media made doing it all sound so simple. Unfortunately, the one message I didn't see often was the one I needed most. And unsurprisingly, the memes also didn't share how to avoid the guilt that came with acknowledging that I had needs outside of motherhood.
So, having said that, I've already started working on my New Year's resolution by making a conscious effort to prioritize self-care every day. Because after feeling disconnected from my son and myself, I realized I could only give him the best when I was mentally healthy. And to be that, frankly, I needed a break from him so I could reconnect with myself. I had a feeling that taking even a few hours for myself could change everything.
A new habit I've adopted is inserting myself in my to-do list. Once upon a time, my lists were filled with meal plans,, and work deadlines. Now, I make an effort to include things like eating a healthy meal or catching up on a TV show I enjoy. On Sundays, I write out one kind and self-loving thing I could do for myself every day of the week. Sometimes, it's simply having a glass of wine. Other days it's lighting a scented candle before bed.
Another way I've decided to put myself first is by asking for help. I realized when my son was about 18 months old that I hadn't spent 24 hours alone since he was born — in part because I wasn't asking others for help. I used to think asking for help with my son meant I wasn't as much of a superwoman as I perceived myself to be. Now, I know that isn't true. It's okay to admit that my little one is driving me a bit crazy and I need a break.
for myself and to be kinder to myself when I didn't meet them. When I found out I was going to become a mom, my biggest fear was that I would lose myself in the process. To prove to myself that I wouldn't, I threw myself into my career and attempted this impossible balancing act . . . untiland I found myself in tears because I felt trapped and suffocated by the daily demands of motherhood. I had to accept that my goals would take longer to achieve because I now had a new priority.
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