As homemakers we are often caught up in ensuring everything around is flowing smoothly around us, and sometimes this is very oblivious to the people around us.
I have seen so many women around, especially homemakers falling into depression. Although I can not pinpoint any reason, nor am I fit enough to, I would like to stress on how important it is to make time for yourself. Engage in any activity that gives you self worth- bake, paint, design, study, read, knit anything under the sun that let's you step aside from a role of a homemaker, into finding your identity.
Being a homemaker is no joke. Alongside being the most underpaid job, it also comes with it's fair share of being undervalued. And this can rob you of so much of your spark.
There is no atom of doubt that your efforts count and your rewards are with Allah, but a depressed wife and mother cannot contribute to the growth of her family.
So not just for your sake, but for the mental sanity of your family, look around for things that bring you happiness, and run away like a gazelle running for his life, when you see predators of your mental health on your path.
Only when you love self enough, you will be able to see all the colours around you and not just blues and greys.
A squeaky spotless clean house cannot fill the hollowness within you, but again, if this makes you happy, go ahead. But, if you think that the household errands are getting too much to catch up, take a break. People only notice when things are undone, give them their chance to appreciate when things are done and orderly.
This isn't about belittling depression. I am well aware that it can stem up any time, with out any reason or cause. It's more about coping with the sadness and loneliness and all things around it.
Find your niche.
I have seen so many women around, especially homemakers falling into depression. Although I can not pinpoint any reason, nor am I fit enough to, I would like to stress on how important it is to make time for yourself. Engage in any activity that gives you self worth- bake, paint, design, study, read, knit anything under the sun that let's you step aside from a role of a homemaker, into finding your identity.
Being a homemaker is no joke. Alongside being the most underpaid job, it also comes with it's fair share of being undervalued. And this can rob you of so much of your spark.
There is no atom of doubt that your efforts count and your rewards are with Allah, but a depressed wife and mother cannot contribute to the growth of her family.
So not just for your sake, but for the mental sanity of your family, look around for things that bring you happiness, and run away like a gazelle running for his life, when you see predators of your mental health on your path.
Only when you love self enough, you will be able to see all the colours around you and not just blues and greys.
A squeaky spotless clean house cannot fill the hollowness within you, but again, if this makes you happy, go ahead. But, if you think that the household errands are getting too much to catch up, take a break. People only notice when things are undone, give them their chance to appreciate when things are done and orderly.
This isn't about belittling depression. I am well aware that it can stem up any time, with out any reason or cause. It's more about coping with the sadness and loneliness and all things around it.
Find your niche.
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