Hello a warm greetings to everyone here in this community!I would like to share to you my entry for this week's challenge.
I would like to start this challenge by sharing a famous quotes that empower and inspire all women out there-- be it a mother, grandmother ,a single mom, a busy career woman and those who have a heart of a woman..This line is for you--“I am not afraid of storms, for I am learning how to sail my ship." — as quoted by Louisa May Alcott this is my favorite line wherein upon reading this it finds me strength and motivated me to make small changes one day at a time without being fear of making mistakes.
If you'd gonna asked how was my well being now?Well there were times Im thinking so much,both the things that can be controlled and not. At times when I feeling down I just embraced the moment that I'm sad, but learning how to be optimistic was one way of coping things. At the end of the day,despite all the troubles and negative thoughts in my mind I still chose to take care of myself,like saying "get up and dress up self it's not the end of the world ".I always say positive affirmations to myself before the days end.Because there's no other person that could love you more except YOU- yourself!
Did I stop reflecting? My answer was a big No!I did not stop from making reflections everyday.As a newbie mom,everyday was a reflection day for me! The transformation from a single lady to a busy mom made me discovered the strength I didn't know I had.The doubts and fears-- teach me more to become a fierce and brave mother.
Amidst fast changing world I still managed to practice mindfulness. One way of managing my mental health was to build my relationships towards with my daughter --giving and prioritizing her and supporting her all the way made me happy. Another was doing my favorite routine like cooking my favorite pastries or desserts. In this way, my mind was being diverted in creating something either baking my favorite cake or goodies--- whether it's perfectly done or not, I'm just being happy with the outcome.
And another I didn't forgot to take good care my physical body--because taking care of it was also taking care of your mental health. Having a regular exercise was a good way for me to start the day right-- a 5 minutes planking, an inhale-exhale activity for a minute, and a short cardio exercise would suffice to make my day complete and even brighter.These were just some of the ways I did in coping my stress.
Being a mother is a big responsibility! I did all the planning at home like what to cook for breakfast,lunch or for dinner, I did all the budgeting from listing down the expenses 'til managing to pay all the bills, since my husband was away for work so I will be the one to do everything. After 9 months of working and he'll be back -- he used to be assigned in the laundry and washing the dishes and I'll do the cooking. We both do the shopping when he's around-- and only shopped those things that were needed the most like the basic things -- food,water, consumables.Since it's semestral break I am the one taking care of my child and if the sembreak end,my mother will take care of my baby--shes also a supportive grandmother to my daughter.Regarding with our finances, honestly there were times when we argue about how the money was being spent-- how much was being left from his salary, how much was spent in that or those things! In marriage, its normal to talk about how money was being used, being transparent to him and be opened in communicating to him was one way of strengthening also our relationship as husband and wife.
And were both happy now because we're moving in our new house-- so that's a greater responsibility for me most especially when he's not around !I have to do all the multitasking activity -- from being a mom, a wife,and a teacher. I'm very glad to join this challenge in@ladiesofhive this is a helpful way to reach and inspire women to give importance to oneself.
These would be all for now and hope you are empowered to read my blog post for today.
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