As a busy working Mom, we can never get enough tips and tricks!! It feels amazing when we try something new (especially something simple) and it makes our lives so much easier. Below are some of my favorite tips for adding simplicity and efficiency to your beautiful (and crazy) schedule. Cleaning: Cleaning is one of the hardest things for busy…
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One of the greatest causes of unhappiness is something so simple and automatic that we don’t even realize we’re doing it. We constantly compare ourselves to others. The funny thing is that often times we’re not actually comparing ourselves to a real person. We’re comparing ourselves to what we THINK the norm is for a certain behavior. For example, I…
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Okay, so it’s pretty scary how different we can look depending on what we’re doing that day. Here are some common looks that we all share. Warning: some of them aren’t pretty… PolishedLook: This is one of our best looks. Our make-up is in place, our outfit may even be clean and if we’re having a great day, perhaps our…
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Although there are tons of free self-care things available, sometimes it’s nice to have an extra special treat to brighten our day — one that costs a little money. As long as we don’t treat ourselves every day but limit the treats to special pick-me-up occasions, they can be a great tool in giving us a lift when we need…
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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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