It's Timeout, Momma!

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Dear Mommy,

How about we do ourselves a favor today?

Sit back… Relax… Breathe…

Pamper yourself with that long-lost, well-deserved dose of self-love. Gift yourself some quality 'ME' time. Indulge in that lip-smacking dessert you've been avoiding for months. Catch up with an old friend for some gossip. Sip your favorite drink. Binge-watch that show you love. 
Because it’s no crime to think about yourself for once, just once.

I hear you! 

I don’t blame you! 

It’s not entirely on you. 

We've been conditioned to strive for benchmarks and meet expectations that women from previous generations have so gracefully left behind. They’re not at fault either. They’ve been incredible humans who loved unconditionally, served selflessly, and embraced their roles with élan. They sacrificed like martyrs, all for the sake of love.

Alas!

How I wish someone had been there to remind them, just to say, 

“That’s enough, love. 

Pause and take a breath. 

YOU are important too!”

Focus on yourself for once. Give yourself some undivided attention. Take your time to unwind. 

Love yourself a little. 

Live a little. 

Because you totally deserve the same love and attention that you shower on your loved ones, as much as they do.
So chin up, Mumma!

Seize the day and live your life to the fullest.

Let’s be the change and set better examples for future generations. And let’s realize that motherhood needs to be celebrated, every single day.

P.S. This is a note to self ☺️ But if you can relate, feel free to join the club 🙌🏻





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