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Thursday, 07 June 2012 18:17 |
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NO MORE GUILT FOR MUMS
The sources of guilt in the early days of motherhood can be numerous and all-consuming. The good news is we certainly aren't alone: "Women have very high expectations of themselves," says Jenn Berman, PhD, author of The A to Z Guide to Raising Happy, Confident Kids. "We tend to feel like we should be it all, know it all, do it all, and handle it without a sweat. Becoming a mom is one of the most wonderful things, but it's also one of the most stressful, difficult transitions in your life." Here's why you should give yourself a break, starting right now. Don't let these common guilt trips trip you up!
We can learn a thing or two from dads about kicking the guilt habit. Granted, it's easier for them because they don't have the societal expectations that we moms do. If a man changes a diaper, he's a hero. But, for whatever the reason, fathers have got their thinking right. Here are three good manly lessons.
Why Don't I Love Every Minute of Motherhood?
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It's not selfish, it's self-preservation |
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Thursday, 07 June 2012 17:11 |
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8 NO-GUILT PLEASURES FOR MUMS
1. Take Ten
You're a mom so we don't have to tell you that you often take care of everyone else before even thinking about your own needs. But you know that's not the best strategy for your health. "Small doses of whatever you enjoy are important to your health and well-being," says Ann L. Dunnewold, Ph.D., a licensed psychologist in Dallas and author of Even June Cleaver Would Forget the Juice Box. "It's not selfish, it's self-preservation."So, for starters, take 10. A 10-minute break of any kind—whether it's to strike a yoga pose or simply sit quietly—can be just what you need to help you get through your crazy busy days. Sherry Richert Belul, an entrepreneur in San Francisco and mom of a 9-year-old son, treats herself with a variety of mini breaks: "I'll go for a 10-minute walk and look at the sky. Or I'll walk to the store and buy myself a bunch of sunflowers for $5. I'll set the timer and do a little creative writing for 10 minutes." Her little splurges give her a quick pick-me-up "without costing a lot of money or taking too much time away from my work or family," she says.
2. Find Time for Sleep
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