We are all connected. We just don’t see it.
-Byron Katie
How’s your emotional connection these days? Emotional connection with others can be very important to our wellbeing. Emotional connection to yourself can be just as important to our wellbeing. I love the above quote about how we’re all connected, because I think we often forget this fact when life get busy and difficult. This can be especially true if you’re carrying a heavy mental load in motherhood.
Read on for some short, quick information about: ways to add more connection into your life, ways to reconnect with yourself in motherhood, and wrapping up with how to alleviate some of the mental load of motherhood. Enjoy!
Ways to add more connection into your life:
- Be intentional with your time- who fills you up when you’re feeling depleted? What activities can you do with others that adds more emotional connection into your life?
- Be emotionally available- try to come from a place that’s heart-centered and compassionate towards others
- Be open to therapy- this can be a great place to work through any emotional disconnection that you’re currently struggling with in your life right now
What else would you add to this list?
Ways to reconnect with yourself in motherhood:
- Process your feelings through writing- a daily journaling practice can be so helpful
- Prioritize your self-care- even if it’s just a few minutes a day
- Feel your feelings- every day!
- Work on mindfulness- focus on your five senses
- Go outside and focus on the natural beauty all around you- this is often so helpful to reconnecting internally to ourselves
- Talk to a therapist- a safe place to process your feelings and emotions
- Find time to do something you love- go for a walk, read a book, watch a great show, etc.
- Acknowledge any loneliness- and allow yourself to feel it and release it
- Go for a walk- move your body!
- Focus on gratitude- what are you grateful for in your life today?
What else would you add here?
How to alleviate some of the mental load of motherhood:
- Ask your partner for support- clearly communicate what you want and need
- Have your older kids help out- if you have them
- Prioritize self-care- what do you need today to take good care of you?
- Process how you’re feeling in therapy- a great therapist can help you so much
- Set clear boundaries- another way to take good care of yourself
- Acknowledge how much you’re carrying mentally- and know that you’re not alone
- Write it all down- process through daily journaling
- Talk with your mom friends- both near and far
- Have some fun- everyday!
What else helps you alleviate some of your own mental load in motherhood?
If you’re struggling in life right now, know that you’re not alone. Many of us struggle with emotional connection with others. Many of us also struggle with emotional connection within ourselves. The mental load of motherhood can also exacerbate feelings of disconnection. If you could use more support in your life today, please reach out to your doctor or a therapist in your area. Know that I’m thinking of you and sending lots of love and compassion your way!
