To all mothers, I give you permission to celebrate your
individuality. Celebrate your dreams. Embrace the things
about you that make you more than just someone’s mother.
You are a woman of power. Becoming a mother doesn’t stop
you from dreaming, it gives your dreams new meaning.
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I have 2 daughters, and it brings joy to my
heart knowing that they will see their mother
being her own person. They will see me non-
apologetically pursue my dreams without
reserve. I want my daughters to be
empowered to be all that they can be. What
better way to empower them than by setting
an example of intention and purpose?
To all mothers, I give you permission to
celebrate your individuality. Celebrate your
dreams. Embrace the things about you that
make you more than just someone’s mother.
You are a woman of power. Becoming a
mother doesn’t stop you from dreaming, it
gives your dreams new meaning. Here are 4
tips that will help you find your power beyond
motherhood.
Tip 1: Write down your dreams.
Writing your dreams down tends to be more
effective than just saying or thinking them.
Vision boards have become popular within the
past few years, because they allow you to see
your dreams in text and images. You may use a
vision board or a journal to be specific about
what you love to do, what you want to do, and
what gives your heart joy.
Do you love to write? Do you love to organize?
Do you want to be a public speaker or launch a
startup? Is there a ministry or nonprofit
organization you have been eager to start?
Whatever your visions may be, write them
down, and be intentional about making them
come true.
Tip 2: Take the first step.
Every journey be gins with one small step.
Moms have a tendency to wait until the
perfect moment to pursue their dreams. They
want to wait until the children graduate from
college or until the children are old enough to
drive or until they’ve saved up enough money.
When you wear several hats, there is always
going to be a reason to wait. Stop waiting and
take the first step. It is not the size of the initial
step that has all of the power, but the movement
that inspires the next step. My grandmother
used to say, “Girl, put one foot in front of the
other, and get to moving.” It’s okay to start small.
Just start. It’s the journey that is going to build
and grow you as you pursue your power beyond
motherhood.
Tip 3: Join a community of working moms who
are embracing their careers and passions.
The saying goes, "Surround yourself with people
who are where you want to be." Being around
other moms who are fervently living their
dreams will allow you to not only see that you're
not alone, but it will give you the opportunity to
learn from like-minded individuals, exchange
ideas, and receive much needed moral support.
Use the internet to find networking groups,
specifically for women and mompreneurs. Join
mommy groups to find other women who are
excited about their individual passions.
Tip 3: Celebrate you.
This is something women need to do more.
Women struggle with taking care of themselves,
because we often put others first, especially our
children. As we move to living our purpose, we
must celebrate the little victories along the way.
Celebrate accomplishments by treating yourself
to something special. Make sure it is out of the
ordinary for you. The more you get used to
celebrating you, the easier it will be for you to
pursue your dreams and re-discover you.
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