@briaralowery : “Becoming a mother has been one of the most life-changing experiences I have ever encountered. You expect a shift in your life because you’re growing a little human, but the lessons I have learned so far in this journey have been profound. Children really are our teachers. The biggest lesson I have learned so far is mastering patience with self. I am my biggest critic, constantly talking down to myself when I don’t reach the goals I have set. I started to realize there was an issue when the negative self-talk spilled over into my parenting. I would rank my motherhood skills, trying to figure out what exactly I could be doing better and beating myself up along the way. If this is something you struggle with, here’s a huge tip. Practice battling that negative self talk by thinking about how you would talk to your child. Are you harsh and critical of your child or warm and compassionate? One day I realized how soft and calm I was with Rory, even if he misbehaved. That made me wonder why I couldn’t show myself that same amount of warmth and compassion. What’s a lesson you have learned through your motherhood journey?” #blackmensmile #sundaymotivation #blackboyjoy #mochamoms #blacklove https://www.instagram.com/p/B4-2I9PA2qV/?igshid=14lg9dsbyi9si
