Acting The Way We Want to Feel There are loads of self-help experts that advise us to smile and act happy, even when we’re feeling down. They recycle the same old information, telling us that Positive Thinking works! The logic behind this advice is that when we act happy, we become happy. I used this technique for years (decades!) and thought it…
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Why Self-Care is the Single-Most Important Thing You Could Do To Be a Better Mom
As a Mom, self-care is probably the lowest item on your radar. It seems so far removed from the realm of possibility that we don’t even consider it as an option. But what if I told you that self-care is the single-most important thing you could do to be a better Mom? Avoiding SRM Syndrome (Screaming Raging Mom) It’s all…
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Want to Feel Great Throughout the day? Try This!
There is something simple that you can do it at any time of the day (no matter how busy you are!) and it will immediately help you feel great. It’s basic but so powerful. Just ask yourself a question, “What do I need at this moment?” Sounds overly simplistic, I know, but keep reading! Why is Checking in So Important?…
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4 Reasons You Should Start To Journal Now (+ Ideas On How to Start)
If you don’t yet journal you’re in for a treat. Journaling is an exciting life-changing tool that may change your life. Really! “People who keep journals have life twice.” – author Jessamyn West For many of us, when we think of journaling we envision a teenage girl pouring her sweet heart out, writing about important topics like her latest crush….
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3 Self-Care Myths that You Should Know
If you’re a Mom, chances are pretty high you have a huge to-do list. I’m picturing your to-do list right now. It probably includes things like “make dinner, fold the laundry, and buy new school shoes.” Boring, I know. But these things gotta get done, right? What about YOU? Is there anything on your list that’s just for you, and…
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