Geeks,
\nThere seems to be a curse on the thinking mamas.\u00a0 When it comes to motherhood, everyone I know (self included) endures waves of indecision, regret, self-doubt.<\/p>\n
It would seem that we all believe ourselves to be doing it wrong.\u00a0 Worse, I think we might just imagine that our sisters are magically doing it right.<\/p>\n
Whatever “it” is. (discipline, sleep routines, dinnertime …)<\/p>\n
And whatever “right” means.\u00a0 (effortlessly, patiently, attractively …)<\/p>\n
What is the seduction in the angsting?\u00a0 Like, if we go back to work<\/a> we worry that we are terrible mothers.\u00a0 But if we stay home<\/a>, we worry that we are terrible mothers.<\/p>\n So often a trawl through the literature will find arguments for and against just about anything:<\/p>\n So what’s a gal to do?\u00a0 Momma Geeks … there is such a thing as overthinking.\u00a0 There is power in trusting yourself, in honouring intuition and in tuning into that wee inner voice.\u00a0 The one that comes from your gut.<\/p>\n In order to hear this in amongst the busy-ness and action of a family, find the thing that gives you quiet.\u00a0 I cherish my weekly yoga class, and I go for a stroller-walk when I can, concentrating on my breath and footsteps on the asphalt (and on avoiding the oncoming trucks from the nearby quarry).\u00a0 I know mamas who meditate, run, play music, read.\u00a0 You gotta do the thing that gives you joy, peace, calm.<\/p>\n There is also great value in knowing which other voices to trust: I trust mine (usually) and I am lucky enough to have in my life other folks whose baby-views and family-thoughts matter.\u00a0 Pals.\u00a0 Mentors.<\/p>\n You know who you are.\u00a0 And I thank you.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Geeks, There seems to be a curse on the thinking mamas.\u00a0 When it comes to motherhood, everyone I know (self included) endures waves of indecision, regret, self-doubt. It would seem that we all believe ourselves to be doing it wrong.\u00a0 … Continue reading \n