5 Meaningful Mother's Day Gift Ideas That Support a Mom's Wellbeing
I’m giving it to you straight…
Many moms are NOT OK. They’re struggling right now.
From the …
Mental load of managing and planning #allthethings for the home, their kids, themselves, etc.
Emotional load of making space for their kid’s big emotions while trying to maintain their own sense of emotional regulation; and
Lack of deep and meaningful connections with their kids, their partners, families, colleagues, and more.
Mom’s are in need of something more than just a bouquet of flowers or chocolates this year.
They need nurturing. They need wellbeing.
They need to be reminded deeply of how much they matter.
Here are five gift ideas to do just that for the mom in your life this Mother’s Day.
See and Be
So many moms are the ones who NOTICE and TRACK what needs to be done. But mom’s don’t have some kind of superpower to do this. They just tend to be the ones who do it because society and/or culturally these things fall on their shoulders.
This Mother’s Day, commit to start SEEING what needs to be done and BEING the person who does it. (Oh, and don’t just do it for one day, K? Commit to developing a pattern of SEEING and BEING someone who contributes more to share the mental load.)
Decode the Secret (or Not So Secret) Messages
Moms typicallly keep track of the interests of those they love and are the ones who buy really thoughtful and meaningful gifts. And while their loved ones don’t make a gift registry or outright share their gift ideas, moms are on it because they pay attention to the messages communicated in daily life.
So rather than take the easy way out this Mother’s Day, stop and consider something the mom in your life has said she enjoys doing, wishes she had more time to do, would love to try or experience, or feels guilty for doing or buying for herself. Or perhaps the mom in your life says she wished she felt more appreciated. Then make that a reality for her. Maybe that looks like a trip to the local spa, booking an art class, tickets to the theater, or hand-crafted cards/gifts that convey all the special things you appreciate about her.
No matter what you get, please be sure it’s NOT a gift to help her clean the house or cook for the family, K? This should be something JUST for her!
Pamper Her
In most households, moms are the nurturers, the caretakers, the I’ll-take-care-of-it people. Even if just for one day, don’t let her do a thing and let her do whatever she dang well pleases.
Let her sleep in.
Make her breakfast in bed.
Wash every single dish.
Give her a bell she can use to call for you when she needs something.
Ask her what she’d like to do and do all you can to nurture the nurturer.
Time to Herself
I hear from so many moms that they’re overwhelmed and overstimulated. From their own kids calling their name incessantly and needing care/attention to managing their own mental wellbeing when it comes to the worries and fears that keep them up at night, there’s an increasing demand on the hearts and minds of moms.
In whatever way you can, give the mom in your life time to herself and for as long as possible. Whether it be for a few hours at home, a long weekend at a nearby hotel, or a week-long destination get-away, a break from the noise and demands of daily living can be exactly what she needs to feel refreshed and appreciated.
Support
Life can be chaotic and busy. It can feel like this “thing” that we manage and survive on the daily, yet don’t feel quite connected to. Moms are increasingly realizing how disconnected they are from themselves and their lives. They often realize that they want more meaning and connection and yet don’t quite know how to fill the void.
We all need a variety of inputs to thrive in life: mental and emotional engagement, physical health and touch, spiritual and social connections, and environmental systems to support our basic needs and beyond. All of these play a vital role in how well we can show up for ourselves and others.
Life coaching is a support mechanism that can help moms gain clarity about who they are and what they want in the world. It can close a vital gap that keeps them from being the woman and mom they want to be. Coaching can be used to…
Establish practical habits and systems to make life easier and less stressful
Identify solutions to work/life imbalance and improved emotional regulation
Provide insights to her identity and her relationship with herself
Uncover her values, beliefs, and aspirations to feel more aligned and purposeful
Life coaching is a non-judgmental space where moms can be exactly who they are and receive the support they need to feel nurtured, confident, and fulfilled. Visit the shop to see what might resonate for the mom in your life!
The nurturers amongst us need to be nurtured themselves. They need to know we see them and we appreciate them. More importantly, they need to know we are actively working to reciprocate all the love they give to us.
