What a Good Mom Looks Like
All of us walk through motherhood with certain conceptions about what being a “good” mom looks like. Maybe you think it’s a mom who will do everything in her power to be there for her kids at all times. Maybe it’s someone who always has a home cooked meal on the table. Or it could even be putting your family’s needs before your own. But the reality is that none of these things are really true and they are just ideas. Sometimes these overwhelming, large-scale ideas can cause us to get bogged down with pressure and stress. Let’s reframe the way we think about what a “good” mom looks like, and shift our sights on these things instead.
A good mom takes care of herself through self care. She prioritizes this time each day to make sure she is feeling her best mentally and physically. Her self care routine is consistent and includes things that fill her cup.
A good mom sets boundaries. She knows that protecting her time and her wellbeing is super important. She doesn’t overcommit to things, especially when they feel draining or like an overexertion of her energy for very little reward.
A good mom expresses her emotions in a healthy way. Rather than trying to please people and keep everything locked inside, she knows how to let others know how she is feeling. She is open and honest about her emotions and recognizes when issues arise that might make her feel uneasy.
A good mom knows there’s no such thing as a perfect mom. Being perfect is not something humans can attain in very many areas of their lives. She knows that the chaos of day to day with kids, house, and family rarely creates space for perfection. She has come to terms that not everything can happen in a day and is okay with that.
Most importantly, a good mom cares for her kids in the ways she knows are best. She has a handle on what her kids need. She is there to support them in all the ways she knows how. She is a good mom because she’s doing the best she can each day.
