The Reflection Planner: Reflection, Self-Care, and Growth for Moms

By Keera L. Albergaria

The Reflection Planner is a step by step planner to help mothers tune in to the strength given to them by God. In this planner, you will be walked through how to “reflect” as a mom. You will also be given tools to help when times seem insufferable. As you sit back at the end of your day, and connect with this planner, you will be able to reflect on the day of motherhood, hold yourself accountable for self-care, as well as grow towards a goal.

• Language: English
• Publisher: WestBow Press
• Release date: Aug 28, 2020
• ISBN: 9781973696766

Keera L. Albergaria

Born in Washington, now residing in Rhode Island. Keera L. Albergaria is a wife and a mother. Her passion to help others began when she dedicated time to mission trips and started her career as a personal trainer. It was during her postpartum with her youngest son, that she was diagnosed with postpartum depression. She sought out a way to help other mothers who suffer as well. She became a certified life coach and created a way to help others gain strength both mentally as well as physically. Through her workshops, mothers found a community where hardships were worked through. She now dedicates her time to help as many moms cope with everyday adversities.

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Contents

Welcome Mom!!

Isaiah 66:13 "As one whom his mother

comforts, so I will comfort you…"

Proverbs 31:25 "Strength and dignity are her

clothing, and she laughs at the time to come"

Genesis 3:20 "The man called his wife’s name

Eve, because she was the mother of all living"

1 John 4:19 We love because He first loved us

Proverbs 31:26 "She opens her mouth with wisdom,

and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue"

1 Corinthians 13:13 "So now faith, hope, and love

abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love"

John 16:21 "when a woman is giving birth,

she has sorrow because her hour has come, but

when she has delivered the baby, she no longer

remembers the anguish, for the joy that a

human being has been born into the world"

Proverbs 31:28-29 "Her children rise up and call her

blessed; her husband also, and he praises her: Many

women have done excellently, but you surpass them all"

Proverbs 22:6 "Train up a child in the way he should

go; even when he is old he will not depart from it"

Philippians 4:6-7 "Do not be anxious about

anything, but in everything by prayer and

supplication with thanksgiving let your requests

be made known to God. And the peace of God,

which surpasses all understanding, will guard

your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."

Psalms 139:14 "I praise you, for I am fearfully

and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your

works; my soul knows it very well."

Philippians 4:13 "I can do all things

through him who strengthens me."

Nehemiah 8:10 "….And do not be grieved,

for the joy of the Lord is your strength."

1 Samuel 1:27 "For this child I prayed, and the Lord

has granted me my petition that I made to Him."

1 Peter 5:7 "Casting all your anxieties

on him, because he cares for you."

Proverbs 29:11 "A fool gives vent to his spirit,

but a wise man quietly hold it back."

1 Peter 4:8-9 "Above all, keep loving one another

earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins. Show

hospitality to one another without grumbling."

1 Thessalonians 5:11 "Therefore encourage one another

and build one another up, just as you are doing."

Isaiah 41:10 "Fear not, for I am with you;

be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will

strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold

you with my righteous right hand."

Matthew 6:14-15 "For if you forgive others their

trespasses, your heavenly father will also forgive

you, but if you do not forgive others their trespasses,

neither will your Father forgive your trespasses."

Ephesians 2:10 "For we are his workmanship, created

in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared

beforehand, that we should walk in them."

Isaiah 40:29 "He gives power to the faint, and to

him who has no might he increases strength."

Psalms 73:26 "My flesh and my heart may fail, but God

is the strength of my heart and my portion forever."

Psalms 139:13-14 "For you formed my inward parts;

you knitted me together in my mother’s womb. I

praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made.

Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well."

Matthew 11:28-30 "Come to me, all who labor and

are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my

yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle

and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your

souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light."

2 Timothy 4:7 "I have fought the good fight, I

have finished the race, I have kept the faith."

Psalms 46:1-3 "God is our refuge and strength, a very

present help in trouble. Therefore, we will not fear

thought the Earth gives way, though the mountains be

moved into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar

and foam, though the mountains tremble at its swelling."

Psalms 16:11 "You make known to me the path

of lie; in your presence there if fullness of joy; at

your right hand are pleasures forevermore."

Hebrews 10:23 "Let us hold fast the confession of our

hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful."

Ecclesiastes 3:4 "A time to weep, and a time to

laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance;"

Romans 8:18 "For I consider that the sufferings

of this present time are not worth comparing

with the glory that is to be revealed to us."

1 John 1:9 "If we confess our sins, he is

faithful and just to forgive us our sins and

to cleanse us from all unrighteousness."

1 Corinthians 6:19-20 "Or do you not know that your

body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom

you have from God? You are not your own, for you were

bought with a price. So glorify God in your body"

Philippians 4:8 "Finally, brothers, whatever is

true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just,

whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is

commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is

anything worthy of praise, think about these things."

Proverbs 3:5-6 "Trust in the Lord with all

you heart, and do not lean on your own

understanding. In all your ways acknowledge

him, and he will make straight your paths."

Matthew 10:31 "Fear not, therefore; you are

of more value than many sparrows."

John 10:10 "The thief comes only to steal

and kill and destroy. I came that they may

have life and have it abundantly."

1 Peter 4:10 "As each has received a gift, use it to serve

one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace."

John 14:27 "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give

to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not

your heart be troubled, neither let them be afraid."

1 John 4:7 "Beloved, let us love one another,

for love is from God, and whoever loves has

been born of God and knows God."

Proverbs 13:22 "A good man leaves an

inheritance to his children’s children, but the

sinner’s wealth is laid up for the righteous."

Psalms 118:24 "This is the day that the Lord

has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it."

2 Corinthians 12:9-10 But he said to me, My grace

is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in

weakness." Therefore I will boast all more gladly of

my weakness, so that the power of Christ may rest

upon me. For the sake of Christ, then, I am content

with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and

calamities. For when I am weak, then I am strong."

2 Chronicles 15:7 "But you, take courage! Do not let

your hands be weak, for your work shall be rewarded."

Ecclesiastes 3:11 "He has made everything beautiful

in its time. Also, he has put eternity into man’s

heart,