Do you ever feel judged by some when you mention you are a stay-at-home mom? Trust me, I know the feeling. Despite feeling like I am living my own dream, I often feel the pressure from society at times to do more. 

It has been and always will be a priority for my family to have me stay home. With the demands of my husband's job, and my own wishes, it made sense for me to stay home. However, with just a few months before my son starts Pre-K, I find myself questioning my worth being "just a stay-at-home mom". 

I have and will always be my own biggest critique. My own standards for taking care of my family allow me to handle as much of the house responsibility as doable, the majority of the cooking, handling finances, along with caring for my son during the day. There are plenty of things I do daily to help take care of my family. It is usually something I enjoy doing and am grateful for my reality.

However, at times I know I question my own worth. Am I doing enough? Should I be contributing financially? All of which I feel like I can be consumed by. I am thankful for my husband's career which while challenging at times, does allow us the freedom to have me stay home. We can pay our bills, enjoy a vacation or two a year, and have everything we need with most of what we want. 

I have let social media influences question my worth more than I would like to admit. One thing I have learned is, whether you maintain a full-time or part-time job, or stay home. According to the internet, you are doing something wrong either way. Someone will always have an opinion that what you are currently doing is not the best option. I chose now, to not let it impact me. 

One mindset I try to focus on is purpose. I truly believe my purpose in life is to be the best mother and wife I can be. Once my son grows and is on his own what will my purpose be then? The same that it is now. Will it be different? Yes. Truthfully, I don't believe my thoughts on my purpose will change. I do trust they will adjust to the phase of life we are in. 

I hope anyone who has had the same questions I have can remember their purpose. Whether it be different or similar, we all have one. Some may judge it, but the judgment shouldn't stop you from doing what makes you happy.

If you have read this far, thank you!