1. Get adequate sleep. This means making sure the children go to bed early enough so you can. Have an evening regimen that's relaxing for anyone.
2. Eat well. Yes you know it. Most of you do not do it. It is just as easy to get some fruit as a basket of fries. You and your children will really feel better if you consume three good foods a day. Do the shopping, planning and cooking together. This allows you bonding time and teaches the children good skills to help out around the house.
3. Exercise. I know you're exhausted at night and do not have time in the morning hours, but if you're stopping for coffee or vegging out in the front of the Tv you have time. Do some thing - anything. It all helps. Better yet - take a class with the kids.
4. Look your best. Have an excellent hair-do. Don the best clothes you can afford. When we look great we really feel good and we smile more.
5. Smile. You'll immediately really feel better. Even better - laugh.
6. Count your blessings. Your mother was right, count your blessings. Make a gratitude list. We all possess a multitude of things to be grateful for. Post your list and add to it. Have the kids make one too.
7. Ask for help. We don't have to do everything alone. Ask family, friends, co-workers, and organizations for help. From babysitting to yard cleanup to a ride to the store. People love to be needed. (Just don't use them)
8. Help others. Nothing feels as good as service. Get the kids involved. Help clean up the beach or mow the elderly neighbor's yard. Helping each other tends to make all our lives easier.
9. Connect to your spirituality. Whatever that is for you. Nature, music, church, gardening. Do something at least once a week that makes you feel whole.
10. Lower your expectations. Yes - Lower your expectations. Of yourself and of your kids. You are not supermom and they aren't superkids. Cut all of you some slack.
2. Eat well. Yes you know it. Most of you do not do it. It is just as easy to get some fruit as a basket of fries. You and your children will really feel better if you consume three good foods a day. Do the shopping, planning and cooking together. This allows you bonding time and teaches the children good skills to help out around the house.
3. Exercise. I know you're exhausted at night and do not have time in the morning hours, but if you're stopping for coffee or vegging out in the front of the Tv you have time. Do some thing - anything. It all helps. Better yet - take a class with the kids.
4. Look your best. Have an excellent hair-do. Don the best clothes you can afford. When we look great we really feel good and we smile more.
5. Smile. You'll immediately really feel better. Even better - laugh.
6. Count your blessings. Your mother was right, count your blessings. Make a gratitude list. We all possess a multitude of things to be grateful for. Post your list and add to it. Have the kids make one too.
7. Ask for help. We don't have to do everything alone. Ask family, friends, co-workers, and organizations for help. From babysitting to yard cleanup to a ride to the store. People love to be needed. (Just don't use them)
8. Help others. Nothing feels as good as service. Get the kids involved. Help clean up the beach or mow the elderly neighbor's yard. Helping each other tends to make all our lives easier.
9. Connect to your spirituality. Whatever that is for you. Nature, music, church, gardening. Do something at least once a week that makes you feel whole.
10. Lower your expectations. Yes - Lower your expectations. Of yourself and of your kids. You are not supermom and they aren't superkids. Cut all of you some slack.
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