This post will help you to feel like “that girl” even while in your “Mom Era.”
What are the things that make us want to be “that girl” and can we achieve them while in our Mom era? Will striving to be That Girl even help our families become happier and healthier? This post will uncover that girl’s secrets to staying fresh, youthful and free spirited even while in our Mom Era.
This post is going to make us feel like That Girl and stay in love with your Mom Era!
Get you hair done regularly
That girl takes care of her hair because she knows it’s a beautiful part of her. Being in your Mom Era might be tempting to let it fall by the wayside, but if you choose to love your hair, she’ll love you back! Getting your hair done regularly is going to keep your hair on point which is so so important for your confidence. Hair is the accessory you always have on you, so keep it healthy, fresh and trimmed!
Wear more than workout clothes
That girl carries herself with confidence because she has invested in herself. It can be so easy to fall into the trap of throwing workout clothes on and wearing them all day……everyday. Sure, they are comfy but so are regular clothes, as long as you are buying the right size and fit for your body. Workout clothes are for working out. Start wearing them strictly for that!
Invest in good skincare
If we are lucky enough to be called Mom, in time, our faces will display the smiles, tears, and years of wear and tear motherhood will put on us. Make sure you are caring for your skin in the thick of your Mom Era because this is an ERA, which means it’s going to last a long time. Your skin will thank you for caring for it all those years, as gently as you do your children’s hearts. That girl keeps her skin clean, moisturized and stays consistent with her skincare routine!
Create and keep a routine
That girl desires to be the best version of herself so she has a routine and sticks with it. Being in our Mom Era means we need to be a lot more flexible, but we should always have a routine we return to that provide stability for us and our families. Being Mom doesn’t mean we can’t accomplish our dreams, exercise regularly, or have a social life. It simply comes down to the routine you create and your discipline to stick with it. Doing things like waking up at the same time, eating your meals, getting things done, self care, and going to bed in a routine will bring a balance and security that assures you are being the best you in your Mom Era!
Establish good sleeping habits
If we want to stay youthfully fresh the #1 thing we MUST do is get enough sleep. That girl knows that, so she prioritizes her nightly routine. We can absolutely do that in our Mom Era, and it can be a beautiful thing. Write down the things you feel are important to you and your family for a night time ritual. Reading the Bible, praying together, watching an episode or two of a winding down show, diffusing essential oils and soft music are some ideas to incorporate. Getting enough sleep is essential for a happy and healthy family so make sure you establish those asap!
Eat clean and stay active
Your Mom Era is the most important Era to eat healthy and stay active. Why? Because as you do, your children are actively learning to do it for themselves. That Girl doesn’t feed herself sugary creels and stare at a phone all day and we should definitely not teach our children that kind of diet or lifestyle is healthy. Take your kids on walks and show them that you are that girl who knows being healthy is a recipe for a happy life.
Find a hobby and invest in it
That girl is interesting and her hobbies grow with her. A hobby in your mom era should bring joy and peace to your life. A few years ago I picked up playing the piano at night when the kids were settled. This brought so much life to me and the whole house loved it. Investing in an online class is a perfect way to improve your skill/ hobby while staying with your kids.. Find something you could pick up the doesn’t pull you away from you home but has you swooning over being there.
Keep a tight friend circle
Friendships change so much over the years and I’m sure you felt the shift once you started having kids. If you haven’t found your group yet, make whatever sacrifice necessary to find yours. Your community will keep you through the ups and downs in this era of your life. That girl doesn’t float from friend to friend, she has committed relationships and gives willingly and receives freely from them.
Educate yourself on current events
That girl doesn’t speak ignorantly and if she does, what she says carries value and truth. In a world with so much chaos, be a voice of reason and helpfulness. It can be easy to see one clip on social media and come to 1000 conclusions. Don’t do that. Never assume you know the truth until you have facts. And we can’t just take facts at face value either. You must do some digging, not only into trusted sources of information, but into the word of God for a prophetic and kingdom worldview.
Choose role models wisely
That girl isn’t an incredible women because she is self made. She has had girls who have gone before her and shown her the ropes. In your mom era this is especially important. There is an overwhelming voice on social media from moms that feel so alone, so isolated, and so under prepared for what motherhood has brought their way. Instead of merely surviving, find role models, mentors, and spiritual parents who can speak into your life, who will hold you to higher standards than that of the world and who will love you fiercely. That girl is becoming an incredible women.
Curate your Spotify playlists
Jazzy and moody. Romantic and lovely. Acoustic with Spanish vibes. That girl loves music and knows how much it elevates her life. Make a few playlists for several different moods/vibes. Music should be uplifting and make the whole family feel the joy as you listen together.
Spend lots of time outside
Getting those happy vitamins from the sun is that girls favorite thing to do! Why stay inside when you could be out?? That girl makes sure she is outside as much as she can be. Taking walks, reading, trying new parks! all things that could and should be done with your kids!
Prioritize slow mornings
This is especially important in your mom era. The day can run away from you as quickly as it comes. Be sure to wake up before anyone else in the house and enjoy a few hours of peace and quiet. This is incredible for your mental health, which that girls knows to prioritize! Hot coffee or tea, a book, a pilates workout, or even a few chores…just be sure to make it relaxing and peaceful.
Don’t over caffinate
Too much caffeine will have the opposite effect you desire. Instead of feeling anxious and jittery, try other fun drinks like iced matcha lattes, blueberry teas, and other fun drinks instead of coffee. That girl is not addicted to anything but has control over what she puts into her body. Don’t fall into the trap of being the mom who needs coffee all day to survive, Its just not healthy.
Be 100% content
What is so appealing about that girl? She has an essence of freedom about her. She is in love with her life because it is filled with beauty and wonder. How did she achieve that? She is content. She might not have the biggest house or apartment, the newest appliances, or the most expense car…but she’s knows how to enjoy the sunset that peaks through her window each evening. She knows how to savor the moments she has with her family. Being that girl is all about being content with where you are AND being patient with the things you are working toward. Being in our mom Era will be a wonderful experience once we learn contentment within it.
Romanticize your home
This tip tags along with the previous one. We are not trapped inside our homes all day. We are artists with a blank canvas that is begging to be filled with our expression. That girl takes what she has and makes it perfectly fitted to her. We have the opportunity to do that as homemakers. Hop on Pinterest for some inspiration and romanticize your home because it is truly your hearts expression.
That girl is the essence of a strong woman who is confident, healthy, and happy. If we take it seriously, we can be her even in our Mom Era. We are not supposed to be suffering through, miserably and unsatisfied thought our motherhood journey. Hopefully this post inspired you to be the best you and the best mom you can be!
This post was all about being That Girl in your Mom Era!
