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How can I be more in the moment
of my pregnancy and stop
focusing on the future?
While pregnancy can be thought of as a means to an end, it’s
also an incredibly significant time in your life. In the grand scheme
of things, nine months is a very short time and if you’re about to
become a mama for the first time, these nine months are your last
burst of life without a child. Rather than spend it focusing only
on what’s next, it’s good for your mental health to remain in the
moment and allow each day to pass as slowly as possible.
Being mindful is all about being present and doing things with
purpose. Being tied to our smartphones zaps the ability for us to
connect in real time and depletes precious moments from our lives.
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Rather than multitasking, try monotasking. At lunchtime,
actually sit down and eat your lunch rather than try and sip a
soup, check Instagram and pay bills at the same time.
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Stop checking your emails every five minutes. It takes your brain
anywhere from 15 to 25 minutes to get back to where it was
after you’ve checked your email. Set your phone so new emails
only get delivered every 30 - 60 minutes and tell your boss and
your family to text you for emergencies.
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Keep a diary during your pregnancy. Splurge on a beautiful
paper journal and start writing down your thoughts every day
with good old fashioned pen and paper.
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Underschedule yourself. Now is the time to enjoy moments to
yourself, because in just a few months you’ll need to lock yourself
in the bathroom in order to get some alone time! Look at your
schedule and edit it down to activities that are necessary, like
going to the doctor, or things that bring you real joy.
“
Focus on t hings that
bring you r eal joy
”
MINDFULNESS
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