Preparing is you deciding to get ready for something beforehand.
As a mom of 3, life can be so challenging, in my trial and tribulations if at all i made it, i know its because i was prepared. From hospital appointments to shopping trips, from play dates to church days. From sleeping routines to breakfast, lunch or dinner time.
People say failing to prepare is preparing to fail. I agree 100 percent, i remember all the time that i have failed to accomplish something it was because i did not have a plan for it. If its meaningful to you, you will definitely have a plan for it and this too has to be a decision you make to commit to it.
As a mom in a environment where i don’t have much interaction with people apart from my little family i only have one church day in a week to interact with real people than phone and texting, so im more likely to fall into the trap of mental health issues. Let me put it this way, i have been the victim and i am learning to improve my mental health. My family needs me and so everyone expect me to be fine and normal all the time, i get it but its not possible , there is me in a mom me who falls into the trap of not being normal and thats okay. Kids can drain us in most days, if you have active toddlers in the house and spend each day with them it’s alot, and i get it so i have been creative in a way that can help me thrive in this season that i am in.
This is what i do to take care of my mental healthy.
- Looking forward for the next day. Here comes the preparation story i spoke about in the beginning, you see at this point i love having excitement for the next day just like my kids, here is how i do it, i plan the next day by adding some fun activities be it gardening, playing hide and seek, be it coloring, scooter rides, if i tell you i get excited to read a book with my kids or teaching them to trace. why because my day is full planned and i feel accomplished when i face that day with joy and fulfillment.
- Rest I am a mess when im not well rested. since i know this i find time everyday to rest and with the help of my husband i am able to archive this, have you ever noticed how your mood change some mornings and it reflects on how you talk to your kids and how you even speak to other people? For me its when i am not rested and i hated it so much, so i decided to make some time to rest, i put my phone away to make sure i have zero destruction, i may not have a good night most of the days so i take naps in the afternoon while my husband watch the kids any opportunity i get i rest. this can work for you in a different way but its so important to rest if we want to mother them better.
What are some of the practical ways that has helped you thrive? please share with us in a comment bellow.
