Slow motherhood can mean so many things. As many mothers as there are, there are versions of slow motherhood. But, here are 15 ways to embrace slow motherhood that have worked for me. I invite you to choose a few that work for you.
Motherhood happens so fast. If we want to slow down, we need to define what we want and create a more intentional life. Start with your core values.
Faster. More. Busier. The words that define our lives much of the time. But we can choose slower, simpler lives. Here are a few habits for slow living that have changed our lives for the better and allowed me to live more peacefully and more inline with my values.
Last month, I received an email from The Parenting Junkie with the subject line “most parents hate parenting.” It broke my heart. It is hard, but I love motherhood. And, I believe that slowing down has allowed me to love it. By embracing slow motherhood, we give ourselves time to take care of ourselves as well as our kids. It allows us to find more joy in motherhood. #selfcare #slowmotherhood #slowdown #lovemotherhood #magicofmotherhood #intentionalmotherhood #mindfulmotherhood
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