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Hey, hey mama! I’m so glad that you’re here today. We are talking about how you CAN be a Joy Filled Mom and feel GOOD about the way you’re raising your kids, even if you mess up sometimes. Because… Are you human? Then sister, you’re going to mess up sometimes! Messing up is actually a sign of being a great mom. We’ll talk more about that in just a bit.
Whether you’re washing dishes, or bathing your little one, or on morning walk, or driving your car or in the shower (insider secret: that’s where I most often listen to podcasts), no matter where you are, be sure to listen intentionally today… because the things I’m going to share… they will help you squash those lies that play in your head… you know, those thoughts that sound like this…
“I’m not a good mom.”
“I keep messing up.”
“I can’t seem to get it all together.”
“I’m not doing this or that right.”
“I’m failing as a mom.”
On and on and on….
Mom guilt for days… am I right?
Sweet friend, here’s the deal. Tell those lies to shut up. You ARE a good mom. You’re even capable of being JOY-filled and you CAN feel good about the way you’re raising your kids!
Let’s deep dive into a few ways of HOW to make that happen!
#1) LOOK FOR THE JOY & create it!
Start looking for the joy in motherhood and in your family dynamic. Go even further to create joy! We love to create joy-filled moments in our family, whether it’s with impromptu dance parties or through our kids’ Youtube channel. Children spell love like this: TIME. Spending intentional time together is the best way to create joy-filled moments in your family.
#2) Mess up, Show up and Never Give Up.
You’re going to mess up sometimes. It’s a part of life. You just have to remember to get up and try again. Messing up is a quality of being a great mom. If our heart’s desire is to love our kids well and raise them up to be happy and productive adults, we’re bound to mess up along the way. Embrace the mess ups and use them as growth opportunities. They give us a chance to teach our kids about what grace looks like and how to ask for forgiveness when we make a mistake. Tough moments pass. Don’t give up.
#3) Know WHO you are, and more importantly know WHOSE you are.
As mama’s, we’re tired and while we know we’re #blessed, we sometimes feel stressed. We wonder if anyone sees us, if we’re really making a difference. Mama, you matter. You have gifts, talents and strengths and you do make a difference. You are deeply loved by the greatest creator, the one who made you on purpose, with purpose, for a purpose. He created you to be a mother and with his help and his strength, to raise your children to be honorable productive adults who love people and love Jesus. It’s the most important thing that you can be doing and you are doing a great job.
#4) Surround yourself with a community of other Joy Filled Mamas!
We will become the sum of the 5 people we spend the most time with so make sure you are around people who will lift you up, encourage you, and speak life and truth into you. All of us mamas are better together, especially when we’re cheering each other on which is why I created The Joy Filled Mama Membership! It’s a great community of moms looking for guidance who want to find joy in their motherhood journey with support along the way. The power of being surrounded by other joy-filled moms is huge!
