💛 Balancing Motherhood & Identity

You’re still you—and that matters.
By The Everyday Edit

Motherhood is a beautiful, transformative journey. But somewhere between nap schedules and snack runs, many women quietly wonder: Where did I go? This post is for every mother who’s navigating the tug-of-war between being fully present for her children and fully present for herself. You are allowed to be both. Here's how we reclaim and balance identity within motherhood—without guilt.

1. 🧘‍♀️ Reconnect With You Daily

Whether it’s five minutes of journaling, a solo walk, or your favorite podcast in the car—carve out sacred time that’s just yours. You don’t need hours. You just need intention.
✨ This reminds your brain: I matter too.

2. 💇‍♀️ Let Go of the Guilt

You can love your children and still long for creative projects, career goals, travel, or silence. Desiring space isn’t selfish—it’s survival. When you refill your own cup, you show up better for everyone else.
❤️ Repeat this: I can nurture others without abandoning myself.

3. 🎨 Keep One Creative Outlet

Paint, write, bake, design—whatever lights you up, don’t let it go. Even if it’s once a month, your creative self needs air. That hobby is more than fun—it’s fuel.
🖌️ When you create, you come home to yourself.

4. 🛍️ Dress Like You

Fashion may seem trivial in motherhood—but the act of getting dressed for you is powerful. Swap the stained tee for your favorite sweater. Reclaim your aesthetic. Your style is a form of self-expression.
👗 You’re not invisible. Let the mirror reflect you back.

5. 🗣️ Use Your Voice

In conversations, on social media, or around the dinner table—speak about something other than your kids sometimes. You’re still a woman with thoughts, opinions, and a story that matters.
📢 Motherhood is a role, not your only identity.

6. 🤝 Find or Build Community

Surround yourself with other women who get it. It’s okay if your identity is evolving. Community reminds you that you're not alone in the becoming.
☕ Whether it’s a moms group, creative circle, or friend text thread—stay connected.

🛍️ Two Tools That Help Me Feel Like Me:

1. 🧖‍♀️ Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask – A tiny luxury I use every night that feels indulgent but doable.

2. 📓 Papier Custom Daily Planner – Helps me stay grounded in my goals amidst everyone else’s needs.

Motherhood is not the end of your identity—it’s a new chapter within it. Keep your spark alive. Celebrate her, nurture her, and never forget: You’re still in there. She’s just waiting for a moment to breathe.

With love,
The Everyday Edit