18 Questions to Remember Who You Are when you feel like you’ve lost yourself in motherhood
I knew myself so well before I became a mom. Or at least I thought I did. Then, suddenly, I didn't recognize myself amidst the messiness and chaos of it all.
What I came to learn, though, was that I was always right there. I just had to remember.
If this resonates, take a moment to make your way through these 14 questions. You can do this my yourself now and, maybe even, pull them out with a friend or your partner.
You might just find yourself.
Who is someone who has profoundly shaped your life, and why?
What makes you laugh so hard you forget everything else for a moment?
What do you hope people remember about you when you're gone?
What brings tears to your eyes every time?
When in your life have you experienced what felt like true love?
What scares you the most?
Think of a moment when you felt awe. Where were you? What was happening?
What is something you rarely let other people see about you?
What is something you wish more people understood about you?
When do you feel most like yourself?
What is a challenge you've survived that changed you forever?
What are you pretending not to know?
What is something you deeply believe, even if others disagree?
What makes you feel fully alive?
What did you love doing before you started worrying about being good at it?
What would your younger self be proud of today?
What are you most grateful for right now?
Who do you become when nobody needs anything from you?