Rudyard Kipling once said, “God could not be everywhere, and, therefore, he made mothers.” Being a mother is one of the hardest jobs on earth, but it is also the most pleasurable and rewarding; the rewards are not in the form of cash, but in the form of smiles, hugs and laughter. A mother embodies patience, love, warmth and care.

If one has to add a job description to the role of a mother, it will be an endless list! She is a multi-tasker, problem solver, and knows you better than anyone else in the world. But sometimes, playing the role of a mother can become overwhelming. You might feel that your identity and sense of self is getting diluted due to the pressures of fulfilling the societal expectations. You will often be bombarded with unwanted advice and suggestions; people can be judgmental of your parenting skills despite you doing the best for your child. Facing these unending challenges and demands can make you feel depressed.

To overcome such situations, you should always find some time for yourself and indulge in something you enjoy like reading a book, pursuing a hobby, taking time off with friends, catching up on some shopping or planning a romantic date with your spouse. We all need some time off from ‘mommy time’ and you should take that well-deserved break to return feeling exhilarated.

If you want to read more about ‘being a mom’, please flip through the ClipBook by Divya Kumar.

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