Choose to Create More Joy in Your Life
Do you ever miss your pre-kid self? There were many days, where I used to miss my pre-kid self so much.
That version of me laughed and danced more. Said yes to spontaneous plans often. She was lighter. But once the routines of working motherhood settled in, it started to feel like she was gone. Can you relate to this?
Eventually, I realized she wasn't gone. She was buried under worry, work emails, and "What's for dinner?"
To bring her back, I had to stop waiting for joy and START CREATING IT.
3 JOY Reflection Questions
π What makes me feel energetic and alive?
π What brings me joy?
π How can be more joyful during the routine parenting/home activities?
Schedule JOY in your calendar. It is as important as meal planning or laundry.
3 JOYFUL Activities at Home
1. Dancing and playing music - alone or with your kids/spouse
2. Being silly with your kids while you are playing
3. Watching home videos together
BONUS - Positive & uplifting meditations
Too many working moms and parents believe their joy lives in the past. But it's not gone; it's just waiting for your permission to come back.
So here's your invitation: Choose joy. Prioritize how you want to feel. The Science of Happiness proves that you have agency over your thinking and action.
You are enough.
Your kids love you so much.
Everything is going to be ok.
Tia