A Guide to Principled Living

Questions to ask yourself when you're feeling lost or misaligned in Motherhood

First off, What is principled living?

Meredith shared in our podcast episode that principled living means you are operating from a strong sense of self and are confident in your values. These days, it feels like there is so much noise on the internet about how to mother “the right way.” Everywhere you look, someone claims to have the perfect method. When you’re constantly hearing conflicting advice, it can create doubt in yourself and in the decisions you make.

For example, there are so many ways women can work while being mothers. When you see someone doing it differently than you, you might start to question whether you’re doing it the “right” way. What we want for you is confidence in your own choices. We want to see you create and thrive in a life that aligns with your values and fits your family. Every family is different—and therefore, every life will look different. We were made to be unique!

Now you might be wondering, Okay, Hannah, I’d like to have a strong sense of self. I’d like to live my motherhood through my values. But how? Great question! I’d love to offer you some prompts you can use to define what’s important to you in this current stage of life. Keep in mind that values can come from your upbringing, religion, or spiritual beliefs as well.

Grab a journal, a blank sheet of paper, or your notes app, and let’s start brainstorming.