Motherhood has made me a much better and a happier person: Tara Sharma

Motherhood is a very special phase in a woman’s life. The transition is a natural one that changes many aspects in her lifestyle. Clinical psychologist Seema Hingoranny talks about how a woman changes when she becomes a mother. And designer Arshiya Fakih Eappen and actor Tara Sharma share with After Hrs their experiences of the most beautiful phase of their life — motherhood.

“Being a mother changes your approach to life, it does not change your life,” says Arshyia Fakih who has an eight-month-old daughter, Noa. She adds, “I have become more compassionate and understanding after the birth of my daughter.” But has the baby affected her professional life in any way? She replies, “I have slowed down and become very picky about my work but I have not thought of quitting.” She further adds, “To keep the baby happy the mother has to be happy. And my work definitely makes me happy.”

Her daily routine has changed a bit as she has now adjusted her work timings according to the baby. “It’s a priceless phase of life, every woman should enjoy motherhood. It is a fulfilling experience which makes me feel complete,” affirms Arshiya. 

Tara Sharma has an eleven-month- old son named Zen. She says, “This of course is a special phase of my life. And there have been many positive changes in me. Motherhood has made me a much better and a happier person.” She adds, “Zen is very much a part of my work now. I am doing a new project with my baby.” Ask her what has motherhood taught her, and she says, “It has taught many things but most importantly it has taught me time management. I try and spend as much time as possible with my son.”

Clinical psychologist Seema Hingoranny talks about how women unintentionally change when their baby arrives. She says, “The lady becomes very mature and a sense of self-awareness develops within her. She becomes selfless and learns to love unconditionally.” She adds, “A very nurturing side of the woman is activated.”

Ask her what are the qualities one associates with being a mother? She says, “High level of nurturance, protectiveness, empathy, positive mindset are some qualities one can associate with motherhood.” She further mentions, “A lot of young woman are very callous but change after they become mothers.”