Dear Working Mother: Self Love is a Must

Motherhood is a beautifully powerful experience.

Working motherhood especially requires another level of organisation to keep all the plates spinning. And, amongst all the chaos it is often easy to forget to love and care for yourself.

To be the best mother you can be, you must first be secure in who you are.

Motherhood requires a strong sense of self. At times you will face criticism, judgment and unrealistic expectations, but you will need to find the strength to rise above these voices.

The motherhood journey is a long one, it is a marathon.

To be able to show that level of devotion, you must have days where you prioritise your own needs. Having breaks along the way will allow you to show up as your best for your children.

Of course, there will be times when you don’t feel confident, when you make mistakes, but forgive yourself and understand that you are only human.

Everyone makes mistakes. You cannot and should not try to be perfect. Forgive yourself as you would your children.

And finally, protect your energy, and say no if you have to.

 Your time as a working mother is precious, and sometimes you must set boundaries in order to protect your peace.

You cannot pour from an empty cup, therefore, look after you, love yourself, so that you can then love those you cherish the most.

We would love to hear your thoughts below.

Team Mamo & Mono

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