By Dr. Catherine Jackson – Brain Psychologist, Author, Coach & International Speaker Traditionally, Mother’s Day is a time for many to connect with and celebrate the mothers in their lives – yourself if you are a mum, your mother, a godmother, an aunt who is like a mother, sisters who have children, and more. Growing up, my Mother’s Day celebrations focused on love and gratitude toward my mother. We would attend church. Mother’s Day Sunday services were always nice, though typically more packed than usual. Nonetheless, I embraced it. After the service, we would share a meal either braving crowds and long waits at a restaurant or enjoying a home-cooked meal. Gifts were always part of celebrating Mum. As children, we gave handmade cards and small gifts. As I grew into adulthood and had more financial resources, I began giving flowers, cards, candy, perfume, jewellery, and more. So many wonderful memories were made, and beautiful joy was created. If you are anything like me, depending on where you live in the world and your traditions, your Mother’s Day may feel very similar. However, while there have been beautiful memories in the past, this year—as both my mother and I grow older—I have been reflecting on how to enhance tradition and make Mother’s Day a more mindful, mental health connection. While flowers, cards, perfume, and jewellery are lovely, this year I invite you to take your Mother’s Day celebration to the next level with the following suggestions: Ways to Create a Mental Health Connection on Mother’s Day The Gift of a Mental Health Journal Gift a journal to yourself as a mum or to your mother. This provides a space to express thoughts, feelings, and gratitude. You could elevate this by getting a journal for both of you—or a shared mother-daughter…
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