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Top 9 Mom Tips for Keeping It Together
If you’re struggling, these tips can help
Being a mom is always hard but this year has taken the cake for struggling. Given that I have an adult child and only one to homeschool and still actively raise, this was not what I expected this year. But then, I think we’re all saying that, aren’t we?
As difficult as it’s been, there are some things that have made it a little easier. And these tips can help make things easier for you too.
Whether you use them just to get through the holidays and whatever else 2020 has in store for us, or you choose to implement them in your life permanently, these tips can make the mom life a little easier.
Sleep is essential
Look, I get it. When I get behind, I’m tempted to stay up late or get up early to try to catch up. But sleep is essential.
Without sleep, everything suffers. You lack patience, creativity, clarity, and energy. You’ll struggle to get through a normal day, much less one that’s packed with to-do’s. Your parenting, work, cleaning, and everything else takes a hit because you’re just not able to function at full capacity.
As tempting as it may be to skimp on sleep so you can get more done, the best thing you can do is stay on top of your sleep…
