Mirror Mirror on the wall, who's the best mother of them all?
Alpa Kapadia Teli, PCC, Coach
Executive Coach for Leaders who want shift in BEING. I Shadow Mastery Facilitator I CEO & Founder- Ignite the Spark I Passionate Speaker
Mirror Mirror on the wall, who's the best mother of them all?
For years, I asked myself this question as I struggled to balance my successful career and my desire to be a present and engaged mother to my children. I thought I could have it all, but as time went on, I realized that something had to give.
I found myself perpetually exhausted, emotionally drained, spiritually bankrupt, not having a career, and on the brink of a nervous breakdown. As a spiritual person, I felt conflicted between my 'do good' image and I realized i was always putting others needs ahead of my own.
Then it came to me -"The Best Mother is a Happy Mother"
It wasn't until I had a moment of self-realization that I began to take steps towards creating a more balanced and fulfilling life.
I began by setting healthy boundaries, both in my personal and professional life. I learned to say no to things that didn't serve me or my family, and yes to things that brought me joy and fulfillment. I worked on my self-esteem, realizing that my worth was not tied to my career or success as a mother, but rather in my ability to be a loving and present for myself, so I could be loving and present for my relationships and work.
As I filled up my cup, I became a happier person and my positive outlook returned. I started giving to my kids and family from my overflow, not from my cup.
My relationship with my kids transformed, as I went from a cranky, unhappy and volatile mother to someone who was present to see them for who they were, rather than having them run around to do my bidding all the time, in my desperate attempt for control. My kids can tell you this story too.
I got a team into my Business, that made me feel supported and I was able to take more risks and saw my Business BOOM. I could pursue my passion for helping others find balance and fulfillment in their own lives. I became a successful life coach, conducting workshops, webinars and offering inner transformation signature programs that have reached participants from over 10 countries. And I can honestly say that I am living a more balanced and fulfilling life than ever before.
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The key i want to leave you with is - Choose yourself first. What do you need to make you happy.
As Marianne Williamson says "As we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give permission to other people to do the same."
This includes the kids and the family. But someone has to have the courage to let their light shine first, Let that be you, dear mother!
You don't serve your kids by being a compromised version of yourself.
I encourage you to take a step back and evaluate what truly brings you joy and fulfillment in life. And if you need support in finding that balance, I invite you to connect with me for a one-on-one meeting. Together, we can help you find your own path to success, on your own terms.
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1 年Alpa Kapadia Teli your post really struck a chord with me. It's so true that many women struggle with balancing their own dreams and aspirations with societal expectations of what a perfect wife and mother should be. When I look in the mirror, I see a woman who is constantly striving to live authentically and pursue her own passions and dreams.