How to be a Happy Mom; 13 Real-Life Strategies that Work

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Are you feeling stressed, overwhelmed or frustrated with motherhood? You are not alone! But the good news is that there are steps you can take to be a happy mom. Keep reading to discover how to make mom-life fun and stress free!

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Be Realistic The first step to a happier motherhood is to set realistic expectations for yourself.

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Single Task What is single tasking? It’s the opposite of multi-tasking and research is saying it is actually more efficient.

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Hug it Out Hugging increases levels of oxytocin, which can help you to feel relaxed and happy.

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Write down your thoughts Journaling can help to clear mental clutter, spur creativity and relieve anxiety.

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Prioritize Brainstorm a list of everything you want to do or accomplish. Then go back and revise it, this time writing each item in order from greatest to least importance.

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SWIPE UP FOR MORE!

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