"Don't sit like this", "Don't dance when you are pregnant", "You should eat more because you are eating for 2", "We never raised our kids like this" – you hear all sorts of things from aunties during your parenting and birthing journey. They just feel that they know better and we must go through the same parenting journey. I won't lie – I never know how to react. How do you react without offending?
Sometimes, it's a slippery slope because I start asking myself if I am doing the right thing? Am I a good mother? Am I doing enough to give my child the best childhood?
It is best to steer away from such remarks and stay positive because that's all a child needs. So I thought to myself – why not affirmations?
Yes, they sound boring and forced but they really do help and the positive vibes really help.
I promised myself:
1) I will not sit in my room and doubt myself.
2) I will not play the victim card.
3) I don't need to vent out, I can let go without feeling anything.
4) I will not be frustrated with my children.
5) I will do the best in my ability and I know I am the best for my children and family.
6) I will not believe everything everyone has to say.
Affirmations in such situations when I get unsolicited advice:
1) I forgive myself for being an imperfect parent. Today I will let go of the guilt weighing on my shoulders.
2) I am what my child needs. Worrying about what others think only distracts me from being the parent I need to be.
3) Today I will find peace in being good enough because perfection is impossible.
4) Establishing personal boundaries and sticking to them helps me remember that I am important too.
5) Everything is exactly the way it needs to be in order to learn the lessons I need the most.
Mansi Zaveri
Parul Gupta
KSP Team
Nidhi Somani
Neha Savla
