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As I reflect on the last eight weeks since I became a mum, amid the exhaustion and fierce love I have felt, the most overwhelming feeling has been a huge sense of gratitude.
Besides the encouraging support of my husband, my family, my friends and even people we’ve never met, I have felt extremely grateful for my midwife – and all the midwives in our country.
I sit here with such immense appreciation for the safe delivery of our girl Charlotte Rose and for the way I was cared for like a dear friend. At every single appointment, I was greeted with the same warm smile and compassion – despite the fact my midwife had often been up all night, helping bring another new life into the world.
It’s the little things that our midwives do for women every day that amaze me, like making us feel we are enough and reassuring us that everything will be OK. Even at times when I felt unsure, I was empowered and with little experience of the responsibility of caring for the most precious thing,
I never once felt alone.
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Motherhood must be one of the hardest yet most rewarding jobs in the world. My midwife helped me at my most vulnerable time and I feel so lucky to have had her support.
So thank you to my wonderful midwife, and to all those out there who go above and beyond to care for our children, patients, the elderly and those less fortunate than ourselves – we are so grateful.
Smile!
It’s the most powerful way to express your gratitude – and you never know, your friendly face might be just what the other person needs to brighten their day.
Pause for thought
It’s easy to want to move on to the next thing and aim for more, but take time to enjoy what is in front of you – even the smallest things can bring you joy.
Write a note of thanks
Too often we feel gratitude but fail to express it. Not only does expressing appreciation boost our positive emotions, but it will also benefit the other person’s psychological wellbeing.
The power of words
There’s probably nothing better than receiving a lovely, genuine compliment – it makes us feel good. So if you have the chance to makes someone’s day, do it! These compliments can be remembered for years to come.
Hunt for the good in life
When bad things happen, quickly remind yourself of the positive. This can shift your focus and give you the perspective you need even in difficult times. When you’re having a bad day, write a list of things you are grateful for and your outlook might change.
