As women, we are naturally nurturing and part of our innate desire to nurture is putting our family's needs first, and our personal needs last. When I became a wife and then a mom, my priorities slowly started shifting from my own needs to that of my family. I didn't notice it immediately, but one day I just realized that I am caught up with all the demands of being a wife, a mom, and a homemaker that I began neglecting myself.
One of the benefits of being part of the SoMoms is that I have access to #BetterMe sessions hosted by life coach Pia Acevedo.
The topic of the last session I attended was Investing in The Next 5 to 10 Years. I initially thought it was a financial literacy session; but it turned out to be an investment guide to the most important investment - ourselves!
So how exactly can we invest in ourselves? Simple. By making our personal dreams happen. As moms, do you still have your own dreams? Or are your dreams anchored on your kids achievements? It is important that we do not lose focus on ourselves as individuals so we can be our own hero.
This part of the session was based on Coach Pia's book, Born To Be A Hero. But first, let me explain Coach Pia's definition of heroism: it is our capacity to give of ourselves with all the talent, skills, enthusiasim we have for life.
