days, you can get a Wii and do fun exercises
at home when the little one is napping. Being
active helps lift the spirits.
6.Sleep
It can be hard getting enough sleep when you
have babies and younger children. One happy
mom secret is to grab a nap when you can.
Follow your baby’s sleep patterns or have nap
time with your toddler.
7.Connect
When we become a mom, we may think that
our social life is over; however, connecting with
other moms is a great way to gain some
added support. Maybe you can ask that mom
who looks happy all of the time what her secret
is.
8.This Too Shall Pass
When you have a bad day that feels like
everything is going wrong at once, try looking
ahead a bit to help you see that this moment
won’t last forever. It can be too easy to let that
bad feeling snowball, and then we get stuck in
a rut that makes us feel worse. Take the time to
just breathe.
9.Cuddle
It sounds simple enough, but many don’t realize
just how good a cuddle can be for your
happiness. It lets you take a break with your
kids, and it helps to build a bond. And before
you know it, they will reach that age where
cuddles from mom embarrass them…so grab
all the cuddles that you can get now.
10.The Hubby
I couldn’t end this without mentioning a happy dad. When you have kids, your relationship
with your significant other tends to take a
back seat, and that can cause stress between the
two of you. So make sure that you make time
for yourselves together, even if it’s just
watching a silly movie after the kids go to bed.
Being a happy mom doesn’t have to be a hard
thing. Even happy moms have bad days, but by
changing some habits here and there, you can
get yourself into a happy mom frame of
mind too.
John Samaniego
for Shelby
County Sheriff
35+ years law enforcement experience
3 terms as Sheriff Chris Curry’s Chief Deputy
In the race for Shelby County Sheriff, experience matters.
Your vote is appreciated in the Republican primary!
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