‘Hard’ & ‘Bad’

Mothers underestimate the power of their mindset. Every day, we decide how we see the world, and that affects how we view our lives.

There is an amazing book by Abbie Halberstadt called ‘Hard is not the same thing as bad.’ It is a truly spectacular book.

Just as the title suggests, the book explores motherhood, the many hard things we do as moms, and how those things are not all bad.

I read the book while I was working through an especially tricky sleep phase with my four-month-old, and it felt so applicable. It has so many times since as well.

You should absolutely read the book because Abbie has so much wisdom to share with moms with kids of any age.

The principle of her book expands way outside of motherhood. Think about something as simple as working out. Workouts are hard! But they are so good for you, and it is a good thing to do.

It is crazy how the smallest adjustment in your mindset can lead to more joy in your life. We have the power to think about things in a more positive light. This has led to more peace and patience in my life as a person and as a mom.

Some hard things are legitimately bad, but the two attributes are not inherently connected.