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“Happiness is not something ready made. It
comes from your own actions.” - Dalai Lama
W
e know that happiness is an emotion
that can come and go. But how do we
recapture that bubbly feeling amid the
challenges and stresses of parenthood? Here are a
few tips from moms for staying positive and
feeling good.
LEAN ON COMMUNITY. Several moms polled for this
article agreed that moms’ night outs with their
friends help them feel more optimistic. And
science proves it. Studies find that time spent
bonding with friends boosts a woman’s
level of oxytocin, a natural hormone
that reduces stress. Check out mothers’
groups in your area if you are struggling
to build a support network.
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