More Than A Mommy

Do you realize how powerful you really are as a woman? And how much stronger you get, once you become a mom? But do you realize you are more than just a mommy? Do you realize how much you do and not even realize you are actually doing it? A lot of times it’s easy to go throughout the day and not realize how valuable you really are.

I am guilty of this too. There are so many times I don’t even realize the impact that I have, because I am going on doing the daily duties of life. It wasn’t until someone asked me to describe all the titles that I carry. This made me actually think about all the things I did and how I have to wear several different hats all in the same day. Keep reading….I’m pretty sure you can relate.

So first, I’m a mommy to four precious little people. And all my fellow mothers know, that role is forever changing. I am everything at different times. I’m loving, try my best to be patient and teach valuable lessons. I’m their source of comfort, but allow them to make mistakes as a learning tool. I am the ultimate hugger and kisser and always there to pick them up when they fall. My job is to teach my children life lessons, responsibility, confidence and how to be prepared for the world.

Then, I’m an entrepreneur. With this title, I must be professional. I portray a level of expertise in the field and work with others that have the same mindset. Still a leader and teacher in some ways, but it does not have to be in a lovable way, like I do for my children. I’m working with adults, so my words of choice and delivery are on an entire different level. I have goals and deadlines to reach and can work with or without a team to achieve them.

I also have the title of a wife. (For you, it may be a significant other….same thing!) This title means I am the support system for my husband. Where I may be a little bit more professional and direct at work, I can be more laid back and easy going at home. As a mother, I’m a teacher. As an entrepreneur, I’m a leader, but as a wife, I’m a partner. I’m his side kick and we tackle everything together. I try to be his peace and his sense of comfort when times get tough. With this title, it does not involve being in control or teaching lessons. My role here is to bring my best assets and merge them with his to tackle this thing called life together.

Then there is me as a woman! My role as a woman is to put all of those roles listed above to the side when possible and take care of me. That may include pampering myself, buying myself something nice, or simply being able to do whatever it is that I want and not worry about anyone else for that moment. This role is least visited, but when that time does come, oh how valuable and appreciated it is.

These are only four roles, I’ll stop there because we know we could go on for days, but I think you get the point. Women do so much without even thinking twice how we switch our hats and jump into different roles several times a day.

So take a moment and analyze your day and think about all the roles you play. Then pat yourself on the back and realize when life gets tough and motherhood consumes you, keep pushing because you are more than just a mommy and you do it so effortlessly!!