From a heartfelt hug to a thoughtful gift, anything you give to your mother will be appreciated. But Mother’s Day is the time when we decide to go all in, and get her the best gift that will make her jump in joy or melt in love. This May, consider something different. Gift your creator something that will give her value for years to come. Start a conversation about whether she likes to try new places or get comfortable in familiar ones, and help her figure out how she can make more time to visit them. Inspire her to go out more, explore more and do the things she loves more. And don’t forget, you must accompany her on her expeditions every now and then! Here’s how you can begin the conversation:
Ask her how she spent her time before she had you
We are our mother’s world, and we’re used to that. But have you ever wondered who your mom’s best friend was before you came along? How did she spend her leisure hours? Did she head out for long walks around town, or catch a movie with friends? Was she social or did she enjoy curling up somewhere cosy with a book?
Find out what her tastes are
My mother loves going out to eat. From chole bhature to a cup of coffee, everything brings a smile to her face. Make a plan with your mother, and find out what it is that she would like to do during your time together. What movies make her laugh, what destinations leave her awestruck, and what is her idea of a Mother’s Day date.
If there’s one thing in her schedule she could trade for travelling, what would it be?
Despite her packed schedules, I’m constantly bugging my mum with demands and bickering. Could she make me some tea? Has she seen my blue t-shirt?
This Mother’s Day, let’s shoot down the habit of treating her like a queen once a year, and make actual efforts to ease her life. Find out where in the day you can share the load with her. Help her build a sustainable schedule wherein some time during the day or the week is chalked out for her personal leisure and outings. Pro tip: don’t call out to her while she’s heading out!
Make a list of places to visit
Go on lunch dates with her. Buy your next pair of shoes with her. Treat her to a day of sightseeing.
All this while, make notes what she likes and what she hasn’t done before. Make a list of places that she can visit within town, and then one with destinations she can travel to within the country or across the seven seas. Who knows, by next year this time you could be off backpacking across Europe with her! Urge her to discover new experiences. Watch her begin spending time with herself and enjoying days of fun and exploration. The experience will be invaluable and long lasting, and she will probably now have a lot more occasions to wear that expensive perfume you bought her last Mother’s Day!
