How to Be a Happy Mom

Instructions:

Step 1. Take 10 minutes out of your morning for yourself

Take time each morning to have a cup of tea or coffee in a quiet spot.Get some air if possible.Do your nails, it might just relax you for the crazy day a head.

Step 2. Call a good friend daily.

Talking a friend and letting it out can really help in keeping your feeling in check. Being able to talk about yourself and your kids with someone who wont judge, can definitely serve as free therapy.

Step 3. Take 2 hrs out for your self every 3 days.

Just being able to go out alone for a walk, a facial or a massage can be soooooooooooo rejuvenating, I say go for it ladies we deserve it.

Step 4. Light up candles around the house where your kids can't reach.

I find that candles really relax me after a long day and can set the mood for the night, your hubby might just get lucky.

Step 5. Start a book and finish it.

Start a book that can keep you awake and finish it no matter how long it takes. You might be surprised how soothing a book can be.

Source: imamom (eHow)

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Top Ten Things Women Can Do Now to Enjoy Motherhood

1. Give yourself a break – you don’t need to be so hard on yourself.

2. Just say no! What are your real priorities?

3. Take time to write it down: journaling will bring clarity to your life.

4. Slow down and savor living in the moment.

5. Plug into your kids so you can really connect with them.

6. Don’t forget about your husband – intimacy is life-affirming!

7. Reach out beyond your family: it will enrich everyone.

8. Make your physical and mental health a priority.

9. Is more always better? Simplify everything.

10. Be a little selfish – you deserve it, and it will make you a better mother!


Source: Susan Callahan, Anne Nolen, and Katrin Schumann; McGraw-Hill (Hybrid Mom)

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