If there is one thing I understand, it is the importance of mental wellness in motherhood. Moms have so many demands, not just as moms but in all other roles as well. Due to this demanding life schedule, it’s so easy to neglect mental wellness. With the endless to-do lists and family responsibilities, sometimes mental well-being is the last thing on the mind of a mom.
However, this lack of self-awareness can be harmful long term. At one point in my life, I was a busy and overwhelmed mom who neglected my own wellness. This led me to feel stressed, short-tempered, and miserable. In turn, this had a trickle effect on my family, and all of us were unhappy. I knew something had to change. If I wanted different, it had to start with me. I made myself a priority and put my needs first so that I could show up as my best self in all areas of life.