Being a mom is HARD!

I am just going to be the first one to say it...or admit it. As much as I love my daughter and being a mom, the balancing act that comes with being a mom is the hardest thing I've ever had to do. From balancing time with family, friends, boyfriends, spouse, playdates cousins and parties , to when and how to discipline, what to cook that your child will eat, not only eat, but like that is also healthy... should I have a schedule or not, when is work too much work, and when is ME time ever going to happen, am I selfish to even think about me time...the questions are endless. Understanding that you're not alone is a big help. Sometimes we may think that we're the only ones having these thoughts or going through certain things that may be happening. I believe most moms strive to be the best mom they can be while not losing themselves in the process. I tend to be harder on myself since I believe that I can do it all...call me over ambitious. Because I am ambitious, I've have had to learn to slow down, take things one day at a time, one step at time. Schedules, I've learned work well, not only for me but my daughter. I've also learned and am continuing to learn is that the better I AM and FEEL the better it is going to be for my daughter. One of my affirmations was Time works for me not against me---meaning that time isn't a factor, its an illusion and I can live out of time--whether you believe that or not, time management as a mom is so important. I personally like to give myself 2 hours before she wakes. Whether it be time to myself, to read, pray, to think while laying in the bed or prepare for the day, that time is needed for me. The days that I don't have quiet time I notice a difference. Being that I work multiple jobs, love to workout, am outdoorsy, like to cook my meals, tend to get me anxious especially living in a new city and having to do a lot on my own, this has worked well for me.

For others it may come naturally while others may have to be more intentional about certain things, some may need more help, while others may need to learn to be less codependent. The thing to remember is that YOU'RE not alone, YOU can do and YOU are DOING IT!!!

Good Luck!