314: How to Feel like Yourself in Motherhood // Aleisha McKean
Sep 11, 2023
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Aleisha McKean, guest speaker, discusses the importance of knowing oneself and honoring needs as a mother. They talk about defining values and strengths, setting up a system for household chores, pursuing one's purpose, and eliminating expectations in motherhood.
Define a successful day based on personal values and strengths in motherhood.
Pursue your purpose in motherhood to find fulfillment and joy.
Deep dives
Know Yourself: Define a Successful Day Based on Your Values and Strengths
In the podcast episode, one of the main takeaways is the importance of defining a successful day for yourself based on your unique values and strengths in motherhood. The speaker encourages listeners to reflect on what activities make them feel like themselves and prioritize those activities in their daily routine. By understanding and honoring your own values and strengths, you can focus on what truly matters to you and find fulfillment in your role as a mother.
Honor Your Needs: Take Time to Pursue Your Purpose
Another key point discussed in the podcast is the importance of pursuing your purpose in motherhood. The speaker emphasizes that pursuing your purpose is a core need that can greatly contribute to your fulfillment as a mother. They share the example of a mother who took a writing course to explore her passion for writing and how it added a sense of fulfillment to her life. The message is to prioritize activities that align with your purpose, even if it's in small and simple ways, to bring more joy and fulfillment to your motherhood journey.
Love Your People: Eliminate Unnecessary Expectations
The third takeaway from the podcast episode revolves around loving your people by eliminating unnecessary expectations. The speaker encourages listeners to let go of expectations, both from themselves and from others, that do not align with their values and priorities. Examples provided include letting go of the expectation to have perfect hairstyles for church on Sundays and redefining birthday parties to fit personal preferences and reduce stress. By focusing on what truly matters and letting go of unnecessary expectations, mothers can create a more loving and authentic environment for themselves and their children.
Summary of the Self-Assured Motherhood Podcast Episode
In this podcast episode, the host discusses key takeaways from the Self-Assured Motherhood program. The episode features a conversation with a mother who went through the program and shares her own insights. The three main takeaways discussed in the episode are: defining a successful day based on personal values and strengths, pursuing one's purpose in motherhood, and eliminating unnecessary expectations to create a more loving environment. The episode emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, self-care, and prioritizing what truly matters in motherhood.
Do you ever feel burnt out, overwhelmed, or lost in your motherhood? In today’s episode, Aleisha and I talk about how important it is to know your self and honor your needs as a mother. For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/314-feel-like-yourself
Announcement:
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