Even on the Hard Days, Don’t Stop Dreaming

Motherhood is beautiful, captivating, awakening- but absolutely never easy.

There are days when the sink is overflowing, my toddler has thrown four tantrums before lunch and I still have not finished my coffee. It can be second nature to forget who you are, as you are sprinting around the house on empty to fill the needs of your family. But what I have realized, or tried to put into practice, is that life does not stop for anyone or end when you become a mother.

Cliche, but I feel like I was born again. I have found a deeper meaning in my abilities and strengths after becoming a mom. Having to juggle all different roles and hats has brought new revelations. I wanted to change the direction of our life. One where we focus in on what moms can do, not what moms cannot do since they have littles attached to them.

“You have a promising career, loving husband, healthy children and home, what else could you possibly want?” This question haunts me. I felt selfish for wanting more in life. For even entertaining the thought that something might still be missing. I thought for a second, people must be under the impression that my children are not enough for me. When on the contrary, my children have sparked a fire in me I can’t being to explain. They view me as their absolute hero and that in itself, is enough to keep going.

Why wouldn’t I want to show them the traits of being hard working and motivated? I want them to be encouraged in the hard seasons, to set meaningful goals for themselves, and to follow through even when it’s not easy.

Motherhood has a way of making us questioning everything. We question the meals we prepare, the time we spend on screens, our daily routine. Ourselves and our capabilities.

If today feels heavy or the goals feel distant, just take one small step.

Write down your top three goals in life long term- financial, spiritual, realistic

Read or listen to an inspiring podcast.

Share your ideas with the village who supports you.

“In embracing motherhood, we don’t lose ourselves- we unlock who we’re meant to become.”