The old saying is true. Like it or not, you (mom) set the tone for your family. And your kids want you to be happy. Period.
I like to think of mothers as the pillars of a temple. As a mother, you’re the foundation, you uphold the roof, and your family revolves around you. If you’re not happy, rested and balanced, your temple becomes weak, and your family feels it.
For some of us, happiness is simply a feeling of content. For others, it’s periods of joy and the typical ups and downs of everyday life. And let’s face it – early parenthood is one of the most challenging times for you and your partner, and you can’t expect that you’re going to really truly “happy” all the time. That’s normal. Your circumstances may prevent you from living your dream life right now, but the future is up to you. You can choose to have your own identity beyond mother. You can choose to do work that fulfills you. You can choose to care for yourself and nurture your relationships. You can choose to be a happy, fulfilled woman, and model that for your kids. Because at the end of the day, your kids don’t care about the size of your home or your stock portfolio. They just want unconditional love, and happy parents. Why? I’d love to hear from you. Why do you think your happiness matters? How do you think your happiness impacts your family?
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