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How To Thrive As A New Mom

How To Thrive As A New Mom

Being a new mom is an exciting time in your life but that doesn’t mean it’s easy. The transition for many can be challenging and take a toll on your health and wellbeing.

Written by Liz Bayardelle, PhD   |  See Comments   |  Updated 09/29/2021

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Being a new mom is an exciting time in your life but that doesn’t mean it’s easy. The transition for many can be challenging and take a toll on your health and wellbeing.

However, just because it’s difficult initially doesn’t mean you can’t overcome the challenges and get off on the right foot. There are tips you can apply that will help you thrive as a new mom and ensure your days are fulfilling and rewarding. The following ideas should get you on the right track to finding success in this area.

Start the Day Off Right

You can thrive as a new mom by starting the day off right. It might require you to get up early but doing so will be worth it.  It gives you a little “me” time to shower, get dressed, and have your Organo king coffee without any distractions. Eat a healthy breakfast and be ready to go when the baby wakes up. The right start to the day can be all the difference in how you feel as you go about your schedule.

However, getting a good start could also involve sleeping in while the baby sleeps.  Right means "right" for you, not what some third-party scientist or parenting expert says you should be doing.

Please tell anyone who tells you what you "should" do to shove it.  As Phoebe from Friends once said, "no uterus, no opinion".

Sleep & Rest When You Can

It’s also essential that you get enough sleep as a new mom.

You’ll thrive much better and feel more normal (or maybe just retain the ability to walk in a straight line or see colors) when you sleep and rest when you can. It may require you to lay down when the baby is sleeping, for example. You might also have to ask someone to watch the baby while you take a nap during the day. Lack of sleep can cause a long list of problems so it’s better to make self-care a priority and ensure that you are as rested as possible.

Focus on Gratitude

Focus on gratitude and give thanks for all the beautiful moments as a new mom. You can thrive and you’ll be in a better frame of mind when you have a grateful heart and attitude. It may help to keep a journal and write down all your blessings and what puts a smile on your face each day. Gratitude will keep you focused on the right things and you’ll feel less overwhelmed and stressed out because there won’t be room for negative thoughts to creep in.

Reach Out for and Accept Help

Thrive as a new mom by reaching out for and accepting help from others. Ask for it when you need it and welcome it with open arms. There’s no shame in knowing what you need and getting assistance from others. You’ll likely notice you’re a better person and parent for it and that your days become more manageable when you’re not trying to do it all yourself. Figure out what will be most helpful and then reach out and see who’s available to lend a hand.

Conclusion

These tips will help you thrive as a new mom and allow you to better enjoy your days and the experience of being a parent. Concentrate on what’s going well and right and learn to forgive yourself for your mistakes. You’ll soon be on your way to finding motherhood enjoyable and that you feel full of energy most days.

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Liz Bayardelle, PhD

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Liz (or Dr. Mommy, as her toddler started calling her after learning what a PhD was) is the happily sleep-deprived mom of a toddler (and professional raccoon noise impersonator), a sparkle-clad kidnado, a teenage stepdaughter, 200 cumulative pounds of dog, and herd of dustbunnies (if daily vacuuming doesn't occur). During nights and naptimes, she uses her PhD in business psychology as an author, speaker, and consultant. She also serves as an executive and principal for three companies, two of which she co-founded with her very patient (and equally exhausted) husband.

My Motto: All I can control is how hard I work.

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