What's In It for You? Upgrade Personal Perks
What do you gain besides sleepless nights? This blog highlights the benefits of parenthood, drawing from our book's insights on the personal and surprising advantages of this journey. Discover new dimensions of love, resilience, and growth that go beyond the challenges. Join us in exploring how becoming a parent can enrich your life unexpectedly.
If you are contemplating or debating upgrading by having a baby, you are probably asking yourself “What's really in it for me, beyond the sleepless nights? how does having a child actually contribute to upgrading my life?” The book explores the deeply personal, often unexpected, benefits that come with the territory.
The book digs into the real-deal perks:
· The kind of joy you can't imagine until you feel it Chapter 1
· The great priority shift that clarifies what truly matters Chapter 2
· The chance to build a lasting legacy of Love Chapter 3
· The surprising ways you level-up yourself through unforeseen growth Chapter 4
· Understanding parenthood as a profound gift, not a sacrifice Chapter 5
"Am I ready for this?"
Weekly insight into the book Upgrade Your Life, Have a baby. Addressing one of many parenting myths, “I am ready to be a parent”.
"Am I ready for this?" If you're waiting to feel 100% perfectly prepared before considering the parenthood upgrade, spoiler alert: you'll be waiting forever. The idea of achieving perfect readiness is one of the biggest myths out there. Many myths can cause anxiety and fear about having a baby. Chapter 8 addresses these myths, along with other worries that may hold you back from this important decision. This week let’s explore the first myth: You’re more prepared than you think.
I postponed having my first child until I finished my pediatric training because it required night shifts and long hours. When I felt ready, it took 5 years to get pregnant. When I finally became pregnant, I experienced a joy I had never felt before, which helped me cope with the hormonal changes and morning sickness (morning sickness which lasted all day). Was I truly prepared for parenthood? I thought my training would equip me, but I quickly discovered that I had to learn as I went. Parenting is the ultimate on-the-job training. Parenthood wasn't without its stumbles – none catastrophic, just the everyday learning curves. Those very experiences, the mistakes I navigated, became unexpected lessons that later equipped me to support other parents. Despite the inevitable challenges, my sons have grown into successful and responsible men. Perfection wasn't the goal; heartfelt effort was. Raising them has been the most profoundly rewarding journey of my life, eclipsing even my career achievements.