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10 Things Happy Moms Don’t Do
A few weeks ago, I wrote about the 10 things I think moms should do every day to be happy. Today, let’s talk about 10 things happy moms don’t do. These are the things that, if you truly want to be happy, you won’t do — or if you do them, you’ll stop.
So what are they?
Happy moms aren’t martyrs
Okay, so we’re not talking the literal definition of martyrdom here. Moms don’t (generally) have to suffer death. But sometimes we can tend to act like it. We sacrifice a lot for our kids and our families. Most of us do it without complaint because we love our families and we know we’re doing what’s best for them.
But some of us… some of us gnash our teeth, furrow our brow and wail about it from the rooftops. Whining about how horrible it is, how much we’ve missed out on, how much we gave up, and how no one appreciates it.
Yeah, no one likes that. And it’s definitely not going to make you any happier. So don’t do it.
Happy moms don’t overthink and worry about their choices
Whether it’s which cereal to buy or which medicine your child needs, there are dozens of choices for just about everything these days. And then there’s the decision to give it to them: do you give them cereal or not? Do you give…
