Let’s face it. We don’t get enough praise as moms. When was the last time someone looked at you and said, “Girl, you’re doing a great job! Keep it up!” If it’s been more than a week, a month, or (heaven forbid) a year since someone told you you’re doing a great job as a mom, it’s been too long. Most people tend to be self-critical and not on the lookout to sing someone else’s praises. So, I have a two-part proposal. Number one: Start giving yourself affirmations every day. You can pick one or two from this list or tape the entire page to a mirror in your bathroom and run through them at the end of every long day. You not only deserve it, but it’ll help build your confidence. Number two:
Praise your husband. Praise another mom. Find someone to recognize for his or her efforts raising his or her kids. It’ll make others feel recognized and perhaps motivated to keep at it. Plus, you’ll get that hit of dopamine, giving you a warm, glowy feeling from sharing kindness. So here are 25 affirmations for moms. Why not start building yourself up right now?
1. I’m doing the best I can.
2. I don’t need to be perfect.
3. I work hard to teach my kids to be good people.
4. I am the best mom for my kid(s).
5. God made me a mom for a reason.
6. I make mistakes just like everyone else.
7. Discipline is hard to follow through with, but I’m trying.
8. I’m lovable.
9. Trying counts and I try hard to be a good role model for my kids.
10. I’m not always patient with my kids, but I’m trying.
11. I’m glad I can admit my mistakes to my kids because it teaches them humility.
12. Not every moment of the day needs to be productive. I’m allowed down time and silence.
Just like we need affirmations for moms, our kids need their own positive words.
13. I work hard at creating happy memories for my kids.
14. I’m my kids’ best advocate.
15. I’m teaching my kids with the best tools I have.
16. I don’t need to spend money to create a happy home. My hugs and affection go a long way.
17. I am God’s beautiful creation.
18. Every day that I pour love and attention into my kids, they grow a bit stronger and more capable.
19. I’ve had to work at this job of motherhood, but I’ve done well so far.
20. I can’t prevent every mishap from occurring in my child’s life, but that’s OK.
21. When I slip up, it becomes a teaching moment for my kids. I have lots of opportunities to teach my kids! That makes them so lucky to have me as a mom.
22. I am not my mother, my sister, or anyone else. I do motherhood my own way.
23. I’m learning.
24. I’m getting better at this day after day, week after week. I will continue to improve year after year.
25. I’m a good mom.
Affirmations for moms are so needed! We also have affirmations for teens and affirmations for single moms.
What other affirmations for moms do we need?
