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Do what you love
Some people are great at interior design, some love
craft projects, others have culinary skills, and still
others are efficient and organized. We may strive to
be the best at all of these things to our families but it
usually doesn’t work out that way. Focus on what you
love and enjoy those things with your family. There is
no reason to beat yourself up over things that you do
not enjoy. Sometimes when I feel like my best is not
enough it is because I put too many expectations on
myself. I do not enjoy craft projects, so why do I feel
the need to do them with my kids? I do enjoy cooking
and having my kids help me. If I choose the activity
I enjoy more, my kids get quality time with me that
we both enjoy. Be honest with yourself about your
expectations for your kids and for yourself. Do your
best with what you have and enjoy it along the way.
Count your blessings
One way to change your perspective from negative
to positive is to start counting your blessings. It is so
easy to focus on negatives when the great things going
on in your life are passing you by. Start by listing five
blessings per day. Write them down. When you are
feeling down go back and read them and you will most
likely feel an attitude boost in no time.
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