Hey there, new mama!
Congratulations on bringing your little one into the world. You are now embarking on a journey that will bring you endless joy, love, and a few sleepless nights. As a fellow mother of three, I know how overwhelming this new chapter can be. That's why I've compiled a list of the top 30 affirmations to help you navigate the ups and downs of motherhood. Read on to discover how these affirmations can help you cultivate self-love, mindfulness, and gratitude during this exciting time.
Affirmations and being a new mum
You’ve gone through the TTC journey and pregnancy, well done, you’ve gone through a lot already and now you have a beautiful baby to cherish and care for.
Being a new mum is an exhausting phase that can be physically and emotionally taxing on you and your family. You can access doctors and other specialists for any physical help you may need, but how are you going to maintain good emotional health during this time? Affirmations and positive thinking is an easy way to help maintain your emotional health.
What are Affirmations
Affirmations are short, power statements you say to yourself to help create positive thinking. Affirmations and positive thinking can combat negative thinking, reduce stress and improve overall wellbeing, all of which are great when you are a new mum.
Why are affirmations so powerful for new mums
As a new mum, it's easy to feel overwhelmed and inundated with negative thoughts about your abilities as a parent. This is where affirmations can come in incredibly handy. For new mums, affirmations can help to combat feelings of self-doubt and remind you of your strength and capabilities. By repeating affirmations such as "I am a great mum" or "I trust my instincts as a parent", you can train your brain to focus on the positive aspects of motherhood and feel more confident in your role. It may feel a bit silly at first, but in time, affirmations are a powerful tool that can make a big difference in your mental health and overall wellbeing.
Here are the top 30 affirmations for new mums:
- I am loved for being me
- I love and care for myself
- I am doing the best I can with what I know
- I can not control everything
- I am stronger than I think
- My body is capable of great things
- I treat myself with kindness, respect and patience
- I am worthy of love
- I release worry, fear, and anxiety
- I’ve survived every single hard day I’ve had so far and I’m still here
- I ask for help when I feel overwhelmed
- I am not alone in this
- I cannot control my baby’s sleep. It is developmental and driven by biology processes.
- I won’t always get it right, and that’s okay. I’m learning.
- I cannot meet everyone’s needs. I’m only one person, who also has needs.
- I am the expert on my baby, and I trust my parenting instincts.
- I am doing the best I can as a mother with the information and support I have.
- My baby doesn’t have the brainpower to manipulate. Their cries are communication.
- Being productive is allowing myself the time to slow down and enjoy my baby.
- I will ask for and accept the help from others. It doesn’t mean I’m failing motherhood. It means I’m strong.
- My baby’s sleep is not a reflection of my parenting skills.
- I don’t have to justify my parenting choices to anyone.
- My baby is unique so I choose not to compare them to anyone else.
- There are no bad habits if it’s working for the whole family.
- I’m not alone. There are millions of other mums who are struggling like me right now.
- I’m doing nothing wrong and everything right by responding to my baby’s needs.
- If it’s not a problem for me and my baby, it’s not a problem.
- Today has been hard. How can I get my needs met tomorrow?
- I have grown and are nurturing a small human. I deserve to heal and to be happy.
- I am grateful for my family, and I am an important part of their lives
Ways to practice these positive pregnancy affirmations
Affirmation cards - you can write each down on thick card and cut them out to the size you like to refer back to each day.
Say them out loud - print the list off and say them out aloud every day.
Add them to your mirror - print each statement out and stick to your bathroom mirror to look at each day.
Say them to yourself in the mirror - print each statement out and stick to your mirror. Say them aloud everyday.
Tape yourself and have it playing in the morning - use your phone to record yourself saying each statement out aloud and replay them everyday.
Personal experience using affirmations in Motherhood
As a new mum, I found myself struggling to adjust to the many changes that came with motherhood. I vividly remember bringing my babies home (I had twins first) and thinking to myself “OMG” this is so hard. One thing that helped me through this time was affirmations. I had two ways of using them that really worked for me. Firstly, I would add the affirmations I loved the most to my journal entries. This way, I could re-read them whenever I needed a little boost. Secondly, I would stick them to my bathroom mirror, so I could repeat them to myself in the morning. It may sound silly, but it really helped me set the tone for the day ahead. Remember, being a new mum is tough, but taking time for yourself and practicing self-love can make all the difference.
Final thoughts
Being a new mum can be exciting, draining and emotional, it’s important to give yourself patience and kindness. You will find affirmation resources on my website.
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