Tag: personal growth
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The Unattainable Dream of Having It All (And the Impact It Has on Our Well-Being)
Get Pregnant Fast One of the most valuable pieces of advice I received as a new mom came from a coworker shortly after I returned to the office following maternity leave with my twins. “You’ll always have to give something up,” she said. “You can’t pour 100% into family, work, and friendships all at once.…
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I Don’t Want to Be a Type A Mom, But I Can’t Help It
Get Pregnant Fast Sometimes, people ask how I manage to juggle everything, and I have a little secret — I’m a Type A mom. My mind is constantly racing with thoughts like: How can I accomplish more each day? How can I improve? How can I surpass what I did yesterday? It’s an unrelenting drive…
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Motherhood Is a Tangle of Contradictions — And That’s Totally Fine
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting is inherently paradoxical. We are often expected to adapt and remain resilient while juggling countless responsibilities, all while striving for consistency. Yet, as humans, we are intricate beings with diverse emotions and experiences. A recent post by a New York mother of three, Emily Harper, sheds light on this complexity, illustrating…
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Life Lessons My Mother Never Shared—But Definitely Should Have
Get Pregnant Fast Here’s a collection of wisdom many of us wish we had received from our mothers: When life becomes chaotic, laughter is your best ally. If you find the perfect pair of shoes, don’t hesitate to buy them in every shade. Fully engage in the moment; it’ll vanish before you know it. Need…
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“I Can Get the Milk Myself” – A New Mantra for Marriage
Get Pregnant Fast “I can get the milk myself.” This phrase has become my guiding principle for marriage as we enter a new year. Managing life with young children is no easy feat. When exhaustion sets in, and the demands of parenting pull me in every direction, it’s all too tempting to glance at my…
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Why Women Need Each Other: The Power of Connection
Get Pregnant Fast In the stillness of last night, I found myself wide awake, my thoughts racing. This isn’t an unusual occurrence for me. As I lay there, my mind replayed the day’s events, creating endless to-do lists and recalling moments I had overlooked earlier. But one thought kept resurfacing: “Too much and not enough.”…
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10 Insights I’ve Gained as a Divorced Mom
Get Pregnant Fast Life has taken me on an unexpected journey, one I never anticipated navigating as a single mother. Over the years, I’ve encountered numerous challenges and triumphs, and here are the ten most significant lessons I’ve learned along the way: Grief Can Surprise You Anywhere You might think you’re safe while shopping for…
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How Allowing Myself to Break Down Helped Me Move Forward
Get Pregnant Fast “I just want to take a shower,” the voice in my head screams. “I simply want to enjoy a moment of solitude to shower, use the bathroom alone, and fold laundry without someone clinging to me.” Wait. No. I definitely do NOT want to fold laundry. When did my life become so…
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Today I Turn 39, and It’s Not What I Expected
Get Pregnant Fast I’m 39 today, and honestly, I’m feeling a bit perplexed. This age is nothing like what I envisioned it would be. There are so many things I thought I would have mastered by now, yet I continue to engage in activities I assumed I’d have left behind. For many, this birthday seems…