19/03/2025
Growing up, I was raised to be efficient - praised for tidying my room, but even more so if I did it quickly. The principles of efficiency become a part of us from a young age, with the promise that a successful career will follow if we adhere to this productive way of living. And if you’re a woman, the pressure is even greater - you must be faster and work harder.
But then the postpartum chapter begins, and everything that once seemed manageable shifts. The endless to-do lists and expectations collide with sleepless nights, healing bodies, and the emotional whirlwind of caring for a newborn. Efficiency? It becomes laughable. Some days, success looks like taking a shower or remembering to eat.
And yet, the pressure remains. The world doesn’t pause to acknowledge the invisible load of motherhood. We’re expected to ‘bounce back’- physically, mentally, professionally - as though bringing life into the world was just a brief detour.
But what if we stopped measuring our worth by our productivity? What if rest, healing, and simply being present were valued just as much? Motherhood rewrites the definition of success. It’s no longer about how fast or hard we work, but about the patience we cultivate, the love we pour out, and the grace we learn to extend to ourselves.
So, to you mama who is navigating this chapter: you are not failing. You are adapting, growing, and doing something immeasurably valuable. And that is more than enough. 💪
📷 Strolling through the woods to escape the frustration of overflowing laundry baskets, a cluttered kitchen sink, and a to-do list I can’t tackle without my girl rightfully screaming for attention (and milk)… because if I can’t get anything done, I might as well enjoy the sun ✌️🌸
