Valuable lessons My Mother has Taught Me
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There’s a lot of pressure for women to be young or fall in line to standards which are frankly unattainable.
My mother has passed on some invaluable lessons without her even knowing, and as I’m getting older myself and more in tune with who I am I see it that much more.
Growing up I would see my mother as someone behind the times, dressing a certain way that didn’t appeal to me.
Over the years I’ve learned to respect her style and commend her for her confidence. The lesson behind her personal choices in life is something I can never repay.
My mother has never conformed to the social norms. She wears what she likes and feels most comfortable in. She’s never followed the latest trends be it in fashion, cosmetic or otherwise and I’m proud of her for being who she truly is without reservations.
Growing up I felt embarrassed of my breast size. I never considered breast enhancements but I did feel less than for not having fuller breasts.
However my views have completely changed, I am in full acceptance of my body and its attributes and I am happy with the breasts I have.
Life Lessons from Mom
Be unashamed with Who You Are
I’ve criticized my mother in the past for her style choices. Many times I’ve told her this or that to make her look younger. I fell into the trap of believing I had to look a certain way to fit in.
Beauty Comes from within
I know this is super cliche but let me explain, I’ve never seen my mother buy into the latest skin treatment or procedure. She’s never done any botox or cosmetic changes to her appearance and I’m following in the same footsteps.
Be Real
It’s funny I was just having a conversation on social media about this, everyone has tattooed eyebrows, eyelash extensions, fillers, Botox, implants and who knows what else.
I’m raising a son that will be bombarded by unrealistic expectations for women but I want to be his example of realness and show him all of that doesn’t make a woman better or worse.
Getting Older is a Privilege
As much as some women try to hide the effects of aging, embrace it. There are people that won’t make it that far, wear your age proudly.
Let me say that again, WEAR YOUR AGE PROUDLY.
Final Thoughts
The takeaway here is, aging is a normal part of life. I am so much different than I was in my twenties and I expect that in my forties and so on I will be even more. My confidence is constantly growing and I’ve learned to not care about what people think I should or shouldn’t be.
I’ve grown into myself and I’m here to #DisruptAging
What are some of your favorite life lessons from mom?
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