Lilian Fortune

According to popular belief, if you’re a mom, you’re always happy, fulfilled, and joyful—and if you’re not, you’re somehow failing to measure up. This is especially evident around Mother’s Day, when motherhood is idolized. However, Mother’s Day is the finest opportunity to debunk the notions of perfect motherhood and give ourselves the gift of de-stressing. It’s not easy being a mother. Indeed, as the phrase goes, if it isn’t difficult at times, you aren’t paying attention. It can, however, be lucrative. Here’s why it’s difficult and how to achieve happiness as a mother at various ages and stages.

Becoming a mother is difficult and not for the weak of heart. However, the benefits outweigh the risks. In reminiscence, the peace and excitement of motherhood can be very strong. The moment might seem to be the only reality whenever you’re dealing with emotional outbursts or reciting bedtime stories because you can barely keep your eyes wide. But when your kids graduate from high school and you’re faced with an empty nest. It goes by so quickly, everybody thinks. It really does, but only in retrospect. As you go about your day, thankfulness may help you appreciate all of the little things.

Furthermore, whenever mothers are capable of taking care of themselves, they are happier. The time you take to really get off or take a rest may play a huge role in your general health and parental effectiveness. This is also a good idea to keep in sight the big picture. Kids take up so much time when they’re little, but as they become bigger and invest extra time away from family visiting peers or flee the house, you’ll desire more contact with them. “You can have everything, although not all at once,” as the adage goes. Recognize the value of each time, understanding that this will pass quickly.

Dads have become more involved in their families throughout time, but moms are still the ones who connect the links. For example, a father might take his son to his doctor’s appointment, but it was mom who scheduled it, put it on the calendar, and reminded everyone that it was today. This type of ownership and orchestration is mainly unseen, but it necessitates mental work and can lead to a decrease in satisfaction.

Being a mother is also difficult due to our emotional involvement in our children. “You’re only as happy as your least happy child,” you’ve probably heard. We genuinely care about our children and are dedicated to their well-being. It’s tough for us as well if they’re going through a difficult moment. Remind yourself that while it’s difficult, it’s also a part of being human, and it’s wonderful news that we care and love our children enough to feel their pain. Maintain healthy emotional boundaries, help them through their suffering, empower them to cope, and appreciate your genuine concern for them.

Being a mother is being completely and utterly overwhelmed by love, joy, responsibility, and selflessness (in the greatest possible manner). It also entails serving as an emotional support system for your children. Though being a mother can be tasking, in the long run it is all worth it.