TRUTH #1
I AM ENOUGH- Sometimes in the moments of being hit from all sides with needs from tiny humans, it can feel like you can’t provide or do enough to meet their needs. The truth is that you are enough. The fact that you try every day is enough. Even if at times you feel like there is a lack in your world the truth is that you have what it takes to raise good humans. Believe this truth that even if you can’t meet all the needs of those kiddos of yours you can find a way to. Here’s something to remind you!
TRUTH #2
I HAVE WHAT I NEED!- Many times as single mothers we are surrounded by lack however that is not the truth of our situations. Instead of constantly thinking about the problems you face think about solutions. Reach out to those around you or find a community that can support you. There are resources available keep asking until you get what you need. Nothing can stop you if you become determined! One of the best books that I read was Atomic Habits when it comes to mindset and shifting how you think about what you have available to you.
TRUTH #3
THIS MOMENT WILL PASS!- If you have ever heard an older person say this too shall pass you know that it’s the truth. There are moments when it feels like the world is falling down around you. In those moments you have to remember that they will not last forever. I remember when my daughter was a toddler she use to throw her food across the room. It drove me nuts but I had to remember that she wouldn’t be an adult throwing her food across the room. Encourage yourself by knowing that the moment you are in won’t last forever. Here’s a reminder to put on the wall!
TRUTH #4
I AM A GOOD MOM- Many times we can compare ourselves to the moms out there who seemingly have their lives together. The reality is social media can be deceptive. You don’t know what happens behind closed doors. There are times when I’ve looked at my friend’s social media pages and I knew that what they showed to the world wasn’t what was going on on the inside. Comparison kills and as mothers, we tend to compare our lives with those around us. If you feel like you are lacking in skills to be a mother ask for help, read a book, or watch a video. There are endless resources out there to help you become what you want to become. Here’s a great book on parenting I recommend to anyone who is needing help!
TRUTH #5
I AM NOT ALONE- This can feel real because if you don’t have a partner or family around you it can oftentimes feel like the loneliest place but you have a tribe out there. The tribe you belong to may take some effort to find or pursue but when you find it you will know. Find people who will support you in the journey of motherhood. Build relationships around you where you are giving as much as you are receiving. As single mothers, we can often feel like people feel sorry for us but that doesn’t help us when it comes to building relationships. You also need to feel like you are contributing to those around you to feel valuable. The give and take in relationships can be what brings value to our lives. Here’s something for you to give to your tribe when you find them.
You got this momma! If you have any other Truths that help you get through the toughest parts of parenting leave a comment below and tell me what they are!
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