Ten Ways How Motherhood Changed My Life
By Kathleen A. Matchunis, B.A., M.S., Certified Professional Coach
Motherhood has changed me in so many ways. I doubt that I would be the person that I am today if I had not become a mom. My transformation took place almost 24 years ago. I had twins, so changing was vital to my survival! Here are some of the ways I chose to change:
- I chose to experience a love which is beyond any love I had ever experienced before.
- I learned to be really present in the moment and got my mind focused on the here and now.
- I chose to give as much as I could to meet my children’s needs and it felt like it was an honor, rather than a sacrifice.
- I accepted my children’s very honest observations of me, even though it was hard to hear sometimes.
- I clarified my values when I heard myself teaching my kids how to be in this world.
- I learned how to be unselfish and less self-centered. I was still on “the list” but I definitely was not at the top.
- I became a better teacher, since each of my children learn differently.
- I learned how to multi-task like never before.
- I appreciate that my children are not a copy of my husband and me. They possess their own souls and spirits, which I respect. I realized that I am a human being, not a Xerox machine!
- I learned to appreciate my own mom more than ever before!
Motherhood has enriched my life in so many ways. Maybe my perspective is different since I had to have three surgeries before I could become pregnant. Motherhood has helped put everything in my life in perspective. It is not for everyone but for me, motherhood has been transformational. Many women may not be biological mothers, but as mentors, aunts, teachers, counselors, therapists, etc., they are a mother figure in many children’s lives, guiding and nurturing them.
Happy Mother’s Day for all you moms and mother figures out there!
Original content by Kathleen Matchunis, who offers holistic, customized life coaching in the areas of academics, parenting, and relationships. For a complimentary consultation, call 954 294 9708. Checkout her website at: www.connectinginc.net and her page on Facebook at www.facebook.com/connectinginc.