New Mom: Tips to Regain Your Confidence

If you have just become a new mom and you feel like you have lost all sense of yourself and your confidence has disappeared then you are not alone. This is a pretty common occurrence and is not only due to the bodily changes after having a baby but all the hormones as well. If you need some tips and tricks on how to regain that lost confidence, take a look at the article below. 

New Mom – New Hair

One of the worst things that you may experience after having a baby is hair loss. This is completely normal and it only happens due to the oestrogen levels in your body falling once your baby is born. If you are struggling with constant bad hair days then it might be time to make an appointment at the hair salon. They can listen to what you want and give you the hair of your dreams, making you look and feel a million dollars. 

If you don’t fancy going out or you don’t have anyone to babysit for you then you could always contact a mobile hairdresser. They will come to your home and do the exact same thing as a salon.  

Hit The Shops 

When you have a new mom body it can be tricky feeling confident in anything you wear. However, as tempting as it can be to live in those maternity jeans forever, you don’t want to. Get dressed and head out of the house to do some shopping. This will give you the chance to find some amazing clothes that suit you down to the ground. You will be turning heads with your new found confidence. 

You may prefer to do your shopping online, where you can try clothes on in the comfort of your own home. If that’s the case then head to your favourite online shops and pick out some gorgeous clothes. If you want something pretty and sexy then you could also shop corsets online. 

Speak To Professionals 

If you feel your confidence issues come from somewhere deep down and are affecting your daily activities then it might be worth speaking with a professional. There are many forms of counseling out there these days, not just laying on a couch speaking your problems out loud. If you have experienced some form of trauma, even when giving birth then speaking about it with someone not related to you can help a huge amount. 

Do your research on the best type of therapy for you, this could be CBT or even art therapy. Make sure you also find a reputable therapist with reviews from previous or even current clients, that way you won’t be wasting your money. 

Get Out More

When you become a mom it can be too tempting to stay at home 24 hours a day as this is what you think you should do. This isn’t the case at all and could be the reason you have lost yourself a little bit. Hire a babysitter or ask one of your family members to babysit if you don’t have a partner. This gives you the chance to head out, even just for a couple of hours to have some fun with other people. 

If you and your other half feel like they have no time for each other anymore, it’s probably because you don’t. Babies take up a lot of time and put a lot of strain and pressure on a relationship. However, you can schedule some much needed time together if you have family close by to babysit. 

Check Your Diet

As a mom it can be too easy to switch to the grab and go diet, especially if you are constantly exhausted. The last thing you want to be doing is standing around in the kitchen when you could be sleeping. This will only work short term, over a longer period of time your body will start to notice it is missing out on vital vitamins and nutrients. 

Your body uses these vitamins and nutrients to function and get through the day. If you are lacking anything then you will start to feel tired constantly and this is not good for anyone. Try to batch cook lunches and dinners, this will make your life so much easier and these can be reheated in the microwave. 

Join The Gym

If your figure is bringing you down then it might be time to incorporate some exercise into your daily routine. As your baby gets older, their awake window will be longer. This gives you some time to follow along with a workout video online, in your bedroom or living room. Make sure you have all the equipment you need before you start and water, lots of water. Start out gently as your body has changed in ways you also can’t see. If you work it too hard initially then you could cause lasting damage. 

If you want to get out of the house for a bit then you could join a local gym, some of these even have a creche attached so you can leave your little one somewhere safe. Many gyms offer membership which includes different classes and activities. 

Be Kind To Yourself 

One final note, always remember to be kind to yourself. Your body has just done an amazing thing, it grew a brand new tiny human and gave birth to them. Remember this when you are staring at yourself in the mirror disliking what you see, that was your baby’s home for 9 months. 

While you are standing in front of that mirror practicing kind words of affirmation, it may feel silly but your brain will keep hold of those words for when you need them the most. 

Final Thoughts on Becoming a New Mom

We hope you found this article helpful and it gave you some ideas on how to find that lost confidence. You won’t feel like this forever, that should give you some reassurance. It can take quite a while to feel like your old self again, research suggests around a year. Enjoy the time you have with your new baby, your body can wait.