I share with you today a post from Dr. Perry. It’s such a reassuring post, full of truth and honesty – a must read!
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As a stay at home mom, let alone mom, I too often feel the pressures of being the ‘perfect’ mom and meeting societies expectations of their definition of a mom. This is far too difficult and overwhelming. I can say that these thoughts are also due to judgmental parents, parents wanting to scrutinize other parents, while they themselves don’t have their [bleep] together. The stress that comes from these thoughts and the constant wanting to be ‘on top’ of everything and trying to go the ‘extra’ mile to try to make others perceive that I am that ‘perfect’ mother can be too much. It’s also close to impossible for me to physically do that because of the chronic pain that comes from living with Chiari + Syringomyelia. I do try remind myself to be easy, loving, and patient, but self motivation can be hard on days where optimism is nowhere in sight.
I believe in having a good laugh as well as having a good cry. In being present and acknowledging your emotions. It’s not being negative, it’s being honest. It’s also not going by what the world expects from you, it’s what you believe to be what’s right for you. It’s also not pushing your body to the point where it retaliates and begins shut down. In my opinion sadness is also needed to truly appreciate when we are happy. How would you know happiness if you haven’t felt sadness?! These sad days will also be some that won’t last for long. And as Dr. Perry pointed out, balance.
We need balance in our lives, everything in our lives are teaching moments, take those moments and learn from them.
Also, knowing what to take on and what not, knowing what things are best to let go, because somethings are just not worth the emotional turmoil.
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By Dr. Perry, PhD “Bad times have a scientific value. These are occasions a good learner would not miss.” ~Ralph Waldo Emerson I believe in maintaining a positive attitude in my life. But I also acknowledge that life is not perfect. It is impossible to live your life in an inexhaustible positive state of mind […]
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It’s really frustrating how judgemental society (which consists of many other moms) is of moms. This role is difficult, and love has always produced better results. Great post hun!
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Yes, I agree. More support and less judgement. 😊🙏🏽 Thank you!
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When I have a bad day I end it with a song that carries a happy memory. Like magic, my bad day doesn’t seem so bad anymore.
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That’s such an amazing idea! It really is! Sometimes we tend to play music that reflect our moods, and to counter that with positivity would be amazing! Love that Bryan.
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What a great idea!!
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I agree! 😊🙌🏽
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When a bad day is over the good begins, you appreciate the goodness. So bad days are good
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Yes, there’s are always brighter days ahead! Those bad days don’t last forever – thankfully! 🙂
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I like that quote. It is so true. The trouble is that when you are in a bad patch, the brain tries to convince you that the bad patch will last for ever.
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Oh yes! Most definitely. It does feel that way, the good thing is being patient when we’re going through the tough time. Being patient, knowing that we’ve survived past storms and we will continue to survive the ones to come.
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That’s when I remind myself that pain is often in the form of a life, and that nothing lasts forever.
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Oh! Love that! Yes.
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Good post Ana!
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Thank you! Hope you’re doing well 😊
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Not bad! Hope you are as well!
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That’s great. Doing good, thank you!
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