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HOW TO REDISCOVER YOURSELF IN MOTHERHOOD
After becoming a mother, your life becomes different, your thoughts, your desires, and your dreams do not exist any longer. In addition to these changes, motherhood also brings some changes in your personality and temperament. In short, you might feel that you have lost yourself completely. Here are some effective tips to rediscover your lost self in motherhood.
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Tips To Rediscover Who You Are:
As mentioned above, motherhood changes you. Now you might see yourself only as a mother of your children but you are more than that. You have a personality that defines you. Though motherhood makes you sacrifice a lot for your kids, you should never forget who you truly are. Here are some tips for you to rediscover your lost sense of self:
1. Take Some “Me” Time:
Having some me time in every stage of life is necessary for having a sense of self. You can enjoy reading a book while sipping your favorite coffee. Or you can update your wardrobe. Make plans with your friends like watching movies, going out for a lunch, or attending a concert once or twice a month. It would help you regain your confidence and self-love.
2. Connect and Communicate with Your Spouse:
The best way to rediscover your true identity is to spend some time with the people you love the most and those who know you the best. The pressure of being an active mother might take your loved ones away from you. You should make plans with your spouse and other family members more often. Together you can relive the time before you were a mother, a time when you were carefree and when enjoyed every moment of your life.
3. Never Ignore Self-Care:
Most women ignore themselves once they become mothers. The first step in the journey of rediscovering your soul is to take care of yourself. Prioritize yourself, do some exercise, sleep properly, and eat properly.
Don’t postpone anything important just because of your children. They can spend a few hours without you. So keep track of your physical and mental well-being.
Final Thoughts:
Being a mother makes it difficult for women to make any decision without thinking of their kids. Your kids don’t need you every hour of the day. They will be fine without you. So give yourself some free time to rediscover your lost sense of self.
