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I think it is safe to say that we all go through transitions in life. Some harder than others. Today I would like to talk to all the mothers and future mothers of the world about the transition into motherhood.
This is by far the most rewarding and yet the hardest thing we as women will have to endure.
In an instant we go from being this care free person to now tending to a baby nonstop.
The ugly truth that no mother wants to admit is that we are not Super Woman. There will be days that you just want to sleep, maybe take a shower; just take a break to cry over pure exhaustion. We go from zero to a thousand and it’s a hard thing to adjust to and it takes time. That’s why so many women are suffering more and more from P.P.D.
I as a coach and mother would like to share a few tips so that you can look in the mirror and see what your kids see. THE BEST MOM EVER!
TAKE SOME TIME FOR YOURSELF
Give yourself a break! We can be our own worst enemies. There are no set guidelines on what makes a good mother. Do not compare yourself to anyone. The beautiful thing about this universe is we are all made differently. That being said your journey with your child will be different to anyone else’s.
POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION IS REAL
Be kind to yourself. If you are diagnosed with P.P.D understand that this just makes you human. Give yourself time to adjust to this major life shift. Talk with friends and family. This is no longer a taboo topic and they are so many support groups at your disposal. Take advantage of the help where you can.
HAPPY MOTHER, HAPPY CHILD
I would like to change the saying “happy wife, happy life” to “HAPPY MOTHER, HAPPY CHILD” What do I mean by this? You have to reclaim your sense of self. This by no means is an easy task. As a mom you will feel guilt and sadness over spending even an hour away from your baby. Trust me you need to rekindle the relationship with yourself this will be KEY to your happiness and success. Try to remember what your old self use to love doing and take some time out of the week to do it. For example: I am a runner. I had a horrible C-section delivery and my baby was born just before we were hit with the polar vortex of 2014 in NYC. That being said I needed a break and my girlfriend was training for the Boston Marathon at the time. I told her I would keep her company once a week during her training runs. I did and it felt amazing even if I was frozen to the core because this was a part of me that I not only loved but didn’t want to lose.
Now I am just scratching the surface with this, this topic is very dear to my heart and I want every woman to have the best experience they possibly can and to be aware of the challenges so you are better equipped with dealing with this beautiful experience called MOTHERHOOD.
I am wishing you much Happiness a Happy Valentine’s Day and MANY, MANY years of laughter with your child.
About the Author
MEET JASMINE
Today, I’m a mother, a wife, a certified life coach and Reiki Healer. Most importantly? I am at peace and loving life!
My road to happiness has been a long and difficult one. As a first-generation child to Colombian parents raised in New York, I struggled with anxiety. As an adult, I struggled with PTSD stemming from trauma in my younger years. As a professional working in Corporate America, I struggled with burnout. And as a young mother, I struggled with Postpartum Depression and the transition from career woman to motherhood.
In pursuit of a better, more content life for myself and my family, I quit my dream job as a fashion producer for MAC Cosmetics and moved my family to California. It was there that I learned how to heal and find myself again.
Now, as a certified life coach, personal trainer, and Reiki energy healer, I feel that it’s my mission to pass the torch and teach peace and balance to others. Life is full of transition periods, and my mission is to help women feel calm, in control, and complete throughout times of uncertainty in their own lives.
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