Loving Ourselves Through Motherhood
Janet Namdari • May 6, 2024

I can remember feeling like I was drowning.


I was literally just trying to make it through the day.


Bedtime on my mind from the moment I woke up.


The person I was before having kids was deep inside, but felt inaccessible.


I guess you could say I lost myself.


I think I was mostly in survival mode, just trying to be the best mama I could be.


Looking back, I was spending a lot of time in the fight, flight and freeze zones of my nervous system.


There was a lack of ease.


And there was certainly more room for joy.


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And then one day, I snapped out of it.


I realized I needed to save myself.


And make myself a priority. 


My happiness depended on it.


And my children's well-being depended on it.


I committed to making a weekly date with myself.


A commitment to doing something during that designated time for just ME that nourishes my heart and soul...


I walk on the beach.


I attend a yoga class.


I take myself out to lunch.


I focus on self-development and growth.


I honor and show myself love.


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Motherhood brings so much beauty and joy.


And It also brings many challenges.


Feelings of overwhelm and depletion are common.


Of course we want our kids to feel our love.


The problem is that when we don't love ourselves, we are limited in our capacity to give love generously and freely.


And just telling our kids we love them isn't sufficient.


Children need to feel our love through our actions.


And when we are self-accepting and take care of ourselves

(and our own needs), we have more love to give.


Love yourself and you'll have more to offer your children!


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When you work with me, you will develop your ability to have more

self-compassion and to love yourself more so that you're in a

much better position to show up with love for your children in the ways they need...


Simply click on the "Free Call" button below to get started by scheduling your complimentary 30-45 clarity call with me.


With loving kindness,

Janet

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