“No One Wished Me Happy Mother’s Day”: What Can You Do About It?
“No one wished me Happy Mother’s Day…” — we see this phrase on forums, hear it from friends and colleagues, or sometimes even find ourselves in this situation. So, what can be done about it and how can we support others and ourselves? In this post, we will share some tips that can help one recover from an unpleasant day and set the stage for next year’s celebration.
Look Back at Your Daily Life
Although Mother’s Day is supposed to be glorious, it can bring mixed emotions. Some women don’t want to be greeted but are. Others wait for a few warm words, but their expectations are not fulfilled. The good news is that even if the whole world is against you today, it’s within your power to change it.
The first thing to do is to look back at your year (or last several years) and analyse the patterns you see. Have you received Mother’s Day congratulations before and what changed this time? Do you have a strong and warm connection with your family and children? Have you paid them enough attention? Have you mentioned that this holiday is important to you? Once you answer these questions, you’ll have a clearer picture. Remember that the point is not to blame yourself, but to understand how to modify your relationships to get the desired result.
Preparing in Advance for Next Year
It’s almost a cliché but it’s still true: happiness starts with you. Don’t allow the outside world to bring you down — instead, take charge of the things that will make you and those around you feel better.
Spend more quality time with your loved ones, remind them about this significant day as it approaches, or plan something yourself to show that you want a real celebration. You could also send some cards to or order flowers for your mom and other mothers you know. At the very least, you will get a wish in response!
What You Can Do Right Now
Getting ready in advance is a smart idea but what if it’s already Mother’s Day and you haven’t received any wishes? Well, don’t let it ruin your day and make it special yourself! The two main options are as follows:
- Make it all about others: alternatively, you could dedicate your time to your friends and relatives. Call them, or visit those who would be glad to spend this day with you, and plan something truly amazing. Spontaneity can be delightful!
It would also be a wise decision to share your emotions with others. While keeping quiet about the problem won’t help, telling the truth about how hurt and unnoticed you feel will lead to a solution. Do it on the day or later, in-person or over social media — choose the most convenient way and remember that your feelings matter.
A Final Note…
It’s normal to be upset if you haven’t received the attention you expected, but you don’t have to feel down all day. Do something to cheer yourself up; take a day off during the week or devote the weekend to your favourite activities. Remember that you are important and you are not alone. It is just one bad day, you have so many pleasant ones ahead!
Of course, we hope to be surrounded by people who catch even the smallest of our hints, but what is even more important is developing the skill of giving those hints correctly and being able to support yourself. Then, at the end of the day, you won't say “no one wished me Happy Mother’s Day” but, “I organised a great Mother’s Day for myself and thoroughly enjoyed it!”