It Takes A Village

By Morgan Taylor, Millennial Mom

As a Millennial Mom, from the time my  feet touch the ground in the morning, it would appear someone
presses play and hits the fast-forward button on my life. After working a full day, I’m expected to get the oldest child to soccer practice, get the middle child to ballet practice, prepare dinner and somehow reason through the guilt of turning down yet another, “Are you free for the next girls night?” text from my best friend.  

However you spin it, how does one person get all of this done without becoming completely and utterly
overwhelmed? 

For quite some time, it would literally be like pulling teeth for me to ask anyone for help, even from my
husband, who is my built-in teammate! I never wanted to be a burden or disrupt anyone else's
schedule, for what was thought to be MY RESPONSIBILITY. Cue “I am Superwoman” by, Alicia Keys. This
thought process was unhealthy to say the least. 

Being a Millennial Mom of this generation comes with a few perks, because this generation is all about self-care and mental health. These two things are so important and must be considered, when we decide to put too much on our plates without ever asking anyone for help. 

I can attest to the fact that I thought I was the one who could beat the odds and take on everything on my own. I eventually found myself completely CRASHING! 

I have also learned that as much as I believed I could give everything my equal attention and effort, it was
pretty much impossible. Even if I came close, there was always someone who didn't receive what they should have. More often than not, that person was me or those persons were my children.

I say all of this to say… ASK FOR HELP!! I know, I know, its sounds absurd, right? If you are like me, this is probably a hard concept to grasp. But, NO!

By asking for help, I promise. You will feel better. You’ll feel more balanced, more in tune, and present to the things that truly matter, because you aren't trying to juggle 10 things at once. More importantly, you will be surprised at the people just waiting to give you a helping hand. Remember, "It takes a village." That statement has never been more true. 

If you have not quite figured out who your village is yet. That is okay. Check the inventory of people
in your life who love, care and check on you often. I bet they would be delighted to give you a helping hand.
To the mama's that already have a village. Great!! Give them a call. 

We as mothers have so much on our plates. We have the job that doesn't have a clock-out option. 
With that being said, I challenge you to skim your calendar for the rest of the month and see what you can tactfully decline, delegate, or ask for help from a loved one or a girlfriend.

Find at least ONE thing, and I promise it will make all of the difference. Don't worry. You will be able to pay it forward and do it for someone else one day. Just not quite now.

For more day to day tips on my experience as a mom, please check out _themillennialmoms on IG. ~ “Being a mom will never go out of style”