The Ultimate Girl Boss: The Hidden Strengths of a Stay-at-Home Mom
If you stay home with your children, then those hidden strengths of a stay-at-home mom are the qualities you’re continually developing.
In a world where careers and professional achievements often take center stage, the invaluable contributions, and hidden strengths of stay-at-home moms often go unnoticed. So let’s take a minute to explore the ultimate girl boss: the Hidden strengths of a stay-at-home mom.
These incredible women exhibit a remarkable combination of skills and qualities that make them the ultimate girl bosses. They manage a household. Of course, they nurture their children. Stay-at-home moms embody the qualities of multitasking, resilience and more.
When I say ‘those moms‘ or ‘they‘, I mean about you and me.
My day looks like this sometimes and that’s okay, because then I overcome, just like you.
So we need to explore and celebrate the hidden strengths of the stay-at-home Girl Boss moms who run their homes well. I want to shed light on your extraordinary abilities. We have a profound impact on our families and society.
Here are 5 qualities that the Ultimate Girl bosses develop.
I describe the characteristics in an idealistic way.
We are all on a journey to perfecting our craft, so be encouraged that you are in this amazing group of ever-improving Stay-at-home moms.
1. Multitasking: Mastering the Art:
Stay-at-home moms are true multitasking maestros. You seem to effortlessly juggle a myriad of tasks. Also simultaneously and seamlessly transition from one role to another throughout the day. Whether it’s meals, household chores, assisting with homework, or organizing family schedules. Your ability to handle multiple responsibilities with grace and efficiency is awe-inspiring. Your days are a constant dance. You expertly prioritize and manage your time, ensuring that every aspect of your family’s needs is attended to.
2. Resilience in the Face of Challenges:
Stay-
at-home moms encounter many challenges; both expected and unexpected, daily. Oh, those sleepless nights with newborns. Possibly toddler tantrums or teen conflicts, and yet you display unwavering resilience. You tackle obstacles head-on. I know you must find creative solutions; somehow maintaining a positive attitude in the face of adversity. You learned to adapt to changing circumstances, handle stressful situations, and find strength in moments of vulnerability. That is a testament to your resilience.
Making the most of baby time combined with getting things done is a decision we must make.
3. Leadership and Decision-Making:
Stay-at-home moms are the CEOs of their households. Taking charge of managing family affairs, making important decisions, and ensuring the well-being of their loved ones is your job. Girls, you possess exceptional leadership qualities, as you guide and nurture your children. Moms instill values and teach life skills. Your ability to make thoughtful decisions, and create a supportive and loving environment demonstrates your natural leadership capabilities.
4. Resourcefulness and Problem-Solving:
Stay-at-home moms are experts at finding creative solutions. You make the most of the available resources; from repurposing household items for crafts and activities to budgeting and finding ways to save money, you exhibit impressive resourcefulness. Your problem-solving skills are honed as you tackle everyday challenges, seeking innovative approaches to overcome obstacles and create a nurturing and stimulating environment for your families.
5. Em
otional Intelligence and Empathy: Stay-at-home moms have a sixth sense of emotions. You know when a hug is needed, when to have a heart-to-heart chat, and when to break out the ice cream for movie night. Your emotional intelligence is off the charts. As moms, create a safe space where family members can freely express themselves. We all navigate the rollercoaster of feelings with finesse, fostering open communication and unwavering support.
Through all of your many responsibilities, managing your home, many of you are working and running businesses as well.
You deserve the admiration for all you do. I often felt that others appeared to be doing the mom business so well. Sometimes I felt like I wasn’t measuring up. So if you have ever felt this way, please re-read this post and know that if you’re trying your best, then bravo to you. Look at everything you do.
Try my cute series 5 of children’s books: color together, do puzzles, learn letters, & trace. They are easy to bring when you travel and children find them fun and great for learning a lot of skills at a young age.
Stay-at-home moms are our society’s unsung heroes and the ultimate girl bosses. Your hidden strengths, from multitasking and resilience to leadership and empathy, shape your families’ lives profoundly. Let me celebrate and honor all of you remarkable women.
Girl Bosses embody the true essence of strength, love, and dedication as you navigate the challenging and rewarding journey of being a stay-at-home mom.
Love Like a Mom is So Special
Something is amazing about being a mother and experiencing having children. That’s why I titled this post, “Love like a Mom is So Special”. Only a mom has a unique type of love for her children.
When you have a baby, it’s the most life-changing, dramatic thing that will ever happen to you. Once you have a baby, there’s no going back – you are a Mom! You will love like a Mom. As a Mom of 9, I understand what you’re going through. To love like a mom is special because it’s an irreplaceable relationship.
Have you ever wondered, “Can I be a great mom?” From the moment you find out you’re pregnant, your emotions will go on a wild roller coaster ride like no other.
I made this short list to describe the love of a mother and the words that describe her special kind of love. This list should be called ‘Note to Self’ – Ideal qualities of the perfect mom.
I want to help you navigate your baby world, sympathize with your good and bad feelings, and encourage you on your journey of raising little people into successful big people. I’ve learned some great tips from my own experience. Sometimes I got things right on the first try, and sometimes it took trial and error. Occasionally, I got it all wrong. (sad face)
“Life doesn’t come with a manual; it comes with a Mother.”
I love this quote because it’s mostly true. But, I had my manual: all the training from my mom that I observed and subconsciously absorbed over the years. What a blessing she was to me. It was a resource I could access whenever I needed it, stored in the back of my brain.
My mom was very skilled and competent in so many areas. I used to worry about cleaning my house perfectly before she visited, thinking she’d tell me how to do it better. The funny thing is, after all my worry, she didn’t criticize my methods. I just assumed her ways were the gold standard.
Looking back over the years, and watching my mom manage our household, one thing stands out: sacrifice. She sacrificed for her children. She gave up her time, her energy, her money, and her love.
If she didn’t love us, she would never have sacrificed so much for us.
Life does come with a manual: the Bible. But God graciously gave us mothers too.
If you were blessed with a mom who loved and cared for you, you have the best example to follow. If you didn’t have the best mother situation, you can still be an awesome mom and the best gift to your children.
We were the first couple in our family and friend group to have a baby. I didn’t get to watch moms my age raising their children. I couldn’t learn great tips or lessons from their trials or triumphs.
Having a sweet newborn and still trying to keep up our social schedule was quite a challenge. I was barely 20, so there was lots of fun to be had with my friends, even though I was a new mom. We managed to go out with friends, have some fun, and still care for our new baby. It was just more tiring than before baby 😉
I’ll never forget my dear Mom-in-law offering to let me go upstairs and rest. She saw that my late nights and early baby mornings were catching up with me. She understood, being a mom of eight babies herself. Then she said something I’ll never forget: “Just take the baby with you upstairs and have a nap on the bed.”
I remember thinking, are you a crazy lady? It’s because of this baby that I need the rest. How can I take the cause of my sleeplessness with me and get any rest?
Now I get it! Fast forward a few years and a few more babies, a nap with my littlest baby would be a dream. I’d love to quietly go upstairs, cuddle my newest newborn, and have that nap, free of other toddlers and household responsibilities. It’s amazing how time and experience change your perspective.
I’ve been asked a thousand times, “How do you manage with 9 children?” I tell them I grew into it, one baby at a time.
How many children do you have? Tell me a fun memory you had when you were a brand-new mom.