Happy Mother’s Day
Sometimes as I lie in bed at night and think about my daughter, I get overwhelmed. I start worrying about if I handled everything ‘right’ that day. For example, did I respond to her correctly when I got upset over something? Or did I handle that disciplinary moment appropriately and the thoughts can go on and on and on and the knot in your stomach can grow larger and larger! Ugh…this is not the way to live!
If I plan to get any sleep that evening, I have to tell myself, “Chill out!” Mothers have a tendency to worry about their little ones and anything even remotely related to their little ones.
What is that quote about worry?
“Worry is like a rocking chair; it gives you something to do, but doesn’t get you anywhere!”
How true!
With this in mind, I want us to do something for ourselves. I want us to give ourselves a present this coming Mother’s Day. Let’s stop worrying, shall we? Some of you may be saying, “Who me…I don’t worry!” But I have a feeling the overwhelming majority of us are saying, “Uh, o.k….how?”
Well, I’ve learned that worrying is a choice. So, we simply choose not to. Yes, sounds easy, but it is hard to do. But you can do it! When those worrisome thoughts start coming, consciously choose to think about something else. You may find yourself refocusing your mind a hundred times a day; but eventually, if you stick with it,the worry habit will diminish! And you will become a much happier person, and in the long run, a much better mommy!
Ladies, can we commit to stop worrying? I am!
So, here’s to all you wonderful mothers out there: Happy Worry-Free Mother’s Day!
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