The Mama Perspective | Mum Blog

There’s more to life than being ‘picture perfect’. Behind the cracks, nothing is ever perfect. One day, probably not so often, you might see a photo where I was looking nice for a few hours but then the next, I’m in my comfy clothes walking back from Gregg’s eating a sausage roll without a care in the world. If you’re new to my blog, something about me you can find out now is that food makes me happy and I always bring it up in conversation.

It’s good to have days where you feel more confident about yourself but we shouldn’t lose too much authenticity to how we look and feel naturally. Smile because you deserve to be happy. Wear the outfit because you feel comfortable in it not because you constantly feel like you have to look your best or make an impression.

The power of social media has always puzzled me. It’s easy to get hooked, on the not so good habits, like comparing your life to someone else’s. I’m guilty. I’ve done it and still do to be honest. But it’s also a happy place to share things that are important to you or like a digital memory box.

It’s easy to feel like everything in life needs to be picture perfect. I see flawlessly curated feeds showcasing the same perfect appearances, perfect homes, and perfect families. But behind every post, there’s a reality that’s often messy, imperfect, and chaotic. Why don’t we share more honesty? I don’t mean we have to go full on negative but you know, something a bit closer to reality.

Live in the moment. There’s always something worth smiling for right now in the present. This is coming from a woman who worries left right and centre. It’s like it’s embedded in my brain to but I’m trying to not let it overpower me. Just the other day, I asked Danny, “where do you store all the worrysome stuff?” and he told me something along the lines of “Channel your energy into something. Write, go to the gym, go for a walk, do whatever makes you happy.”

Life doesn’t need to be perfect to be meaningful. Your appearance doesn’t have to meet every societal standard to be accepted for who you are. A photograph doesn’t need to be flawless to capture a special moment. Family life isn’t about having everything in order but about sharing love, even in all the chaos. A fun social life isn’t about constant plans but about real friendships even in quieter moments.

Life isn’t real without imperfections. Guess what? Going to the gym and ending up with a red sweaty face after a workout is normal. Bumping into someone in the middle of your food shop isn’t your best look but it’s fine. My whispy hair is in full force today and that’s okay too.

Being perfect is over rated anyway. I’m going to take a leaf out of my son’s book and be happy over the little things. The way his face lights up, makes everything else slow down.