Finding Gratitude and Perspective in Parenthood/Embracing the Flux of Life

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Gratitude in parenting comes from understanding the impermanence of joyous moments with children and anticipating the nostalgia for these moments in the future. Reflecting on past challenges as temporary and simpler times helps in extracting gratitude from tough situations and in laughing at previous stresses, realizing their fleeting nature. Parents can adopt similar approaches by cherishing the present, embracing the transience of joyful parenting experiences, and envisioning future reflection on the challenges as humorous memories. Focusing on the joys of raising children entails appreciating the present while anticipating the future perspective on parenthood.

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Episode 2166:

Amber Mae in her piece on EricaLayne.co presents practical and heartfelt strategies to find joy in motherhood amidst the stress. Through connecting deeply with your children, seeking the outdoors, reframing challenges, practicing gratitude, and learning to let go, she offers a guide to rediscovering the joy that inherently exists in the journey of motherhood.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://ericalayne.co/5-strategies-for-finding-joy-in-motherhood-even-when-youre-stressed-out/

Quotes to ponder:

"Sometimes the joy doesn’t come, and that’s okay. The downs make the ups that much more sweet."

"Reframing is a cognitive therapy that’s been around since the 1960s. Basically, it’s changing the way you look at a situation."

"Motherhood is stressful. But at its core, motherhood is joy."

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