Optimal Relationships Daily - Dating, Marriage and Parenting 2166: 5 Strategies for Finding Joy in Motherhood - Even When You’re Stressed Out by Amber Mae with EricaLayne.co
May 10, 2024
Amber Mae, motherhood expert, shares 5 practical strategies for finding joy in motherhood amidst stress: connecting deeply with your children, seeking the outdoors, reframing challenges, practicing gratitude, and learning to let go. She emphasizes the ups and downs of motherhood, and how reframing situations can bring more joy.
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Connect Deeply With Children
- Connect deeply with your children by spending quality time together even in small moments.
- Find activities you enjoy like reading or dancing to strengthen your bond and reduce stress.
Change Environment Regularly
- Step outside or change your environment to relieve tension and refresh your perspective.
- Visit a friend's house or a playground if going outdoors isn't possible.
Reframing Stressful Moments
- Amber Mae reframed a stressful incident of water flooding by choosing to laugh instead of scream.
- This mindset shift helped her avoid a meltdown and see the humor in the situation.