3 Steps to Finding JOY in Days Filled With Chaos

Let’s be honest, this mom gig isn’t always easy, or fun. We all have days where we look around and think “I didn’t sign up for this”. Regardless the phase of motherhood you’re in there are things I’ve found over the years to be immensely helpful in minimizing the “Mom Meltdown” and turning your day into something you can smile about.

A morning routine

Starting my morning out even 15 minutes before the kids wake up can start my mood off on the right foot. A few minutes to drink my coffee hot, wash my face, and prepare myself for the day ahead can allow me to get my head in the game so to speak. Maybe you don’t drink coffee, maybe it’s time for a quick workout, devotional, journaling and tea; whatever it is that allows you a few minutes to center yourself in preparation for the day ahead can start it off on the right foot.

Mindset shift

As a kid, my mom always told me that my attitude was the only thing I had complete control over and that it was a choice in how I approached the day, often this fell on deaf ears. A few years into having kids I came across a quote that hit me hard on a day I was truly struggling with a then toddler and new baby “The only difference between an adventure and an ordeal is your attitude.” Not everything goes perfectly in our days as parents, often it goes nothing even close to how we envision it, but I’ve found trying to look at the unplanned as more of an adventure than an ordeal, it often makes me less frustrated with it.

Grace

No one is perfect, no matter how hard we try, we are going to have days where we lose it with our kids, yell more than we want, and maybe even throw something. Mama, it doesn’t matter how much you love your kids, there are going to be days they push all your buttons. And ya know what, it’s ok. Apologize, hug them, and then give yourself some grace. Tomorrow is another day.

So here’s to finding the light in those dark days, to remembering you’re not alone, and there’s always tomorrow.