Take time to reflect on your values, interests, and goals. Consider how your current self aligns with these aspects. This self-awareness can provide a foundation for accepting and understanding your evolving identity. Establish intentions or goals for your self-reflection practice. Outline what you hope to achieve, whether it's personal growth, enhanced self-awareness, or improved decision-making.

Becoming a mother can be so exciting, but it can also be challenging and stressful. About 1 in 5 women will develop mental health issues when they’re pregnant or in the first year after giving birth. Caring for a newborn can leave a mother feeling overwhelmed. Having all of this happen while going through physical and emotional changes within yourself can potentially lead to exhaustion.