Being A Mom In Uncertain Times/being a mom in a pandemic

Being a mom in today's world has it's difficulties. In my post, I will show moms have to navigate motherhood during uncertain times.

As we all may know, this is not the first time that adversity and hardships have surrounded us. Many mothers before us have had to raise children in difficult times. If I must be completely honest, I have been stressed, worried, and downright frustrated. In this post I will show you how to be a mom in uncertain times.

I know there will be light at the end of the tunnel, so I wanted to share some tips on how I have been coping as a mom. First of all, let me say not only am I a working mom, but I am also a mom who works a full-time job outside of the home. I find that working outside of the home poses its own set of problems, but that’s a story for another blog. Let’s get back to tips for coping through difficult times in today’s world.

Try Not To Let Stress Build Up…

Being a mom in uncertain times can get stressful. Try taking a walk or warm bath to reduce stress.

Notice that I didn’t say don’t stress at all….. Don’t let it build up. I have been trying to incorporate some things that bring me joy into my day-to-day life. Playing with my kiddos helps me to focus on the positives in life. I don’t like them seeing me down in the dumps because it affects their mood as well. I like to take frequent walks in our neighborhood, and I love going on family walks.

One of my favorite things to do is to binge-watch cleaning and home décor content on YouTube. You have to do things that bring you peace and calm your spirit. It’s ok to be concerned with the current events of the world, and trust me. There are a lot of things that I wish I could be doing to bring about change. I choose not to let every single problem of the world consume me.

Getting Support From Friends and Family…

Count on family and friends for support. Don't try to do everything by yourself.

This is a big one for me, especially since I am not a work-from-home mom. I know that working from home and taking care of children is a challenge, but I wish I had the comfort of knowing what my children are up to when I am working. I am blessed that I have a family that is willing to care for my little ones when my husband and I are working.

If you are a mom who has to work outside the home and take kids to daycare, that is perfectly ok. I would suggest asking family or friends to help watch the kids for a few hours to give you time to re-charge. The same thing goes for my work-at-home moms, reach out to family members for help when you can.

I also love talking with my family and friends for comfort and advice. We are all feeling uneasy, so it’s good to share our experiences. Another reason I love connecting with my family and friends because they help me stay positive, no matter what is going on. Being a mom in uncertain times is hard enough, we really need the support of others.

If you are fortunate to have your grandmother get advice on how she or your great grandmother coped through trying times. You can also get advice from the elder in the community. I rely on any advice my grandmother hands down to me.

Support Groups…

Last but definitely not least is joining a support group. There are so many mommy support groups out there. I have joined a couple of mommy support groups on Facebook. It feels good to know that I am not the only mother with fears about what is going on globally. Joining a support group is also another great way to share tips and advice on motherhood in an uncertain world.

I hope todays post on how to be a mom in uncertain times has been helpful. As always leave me a comment and let me know how you have been coping with motherhood during a this difficult period in time.