3 Ways Mothers Can Be Happier

Being a mother really takes a toll on the woman. So its no wonder that many mos find themselves feeling irritated at the world in general, however there are ways to remedy that. You can start with the three ways listed below:

Take pride in your appearance

It’s easy to get caught up in your kids and forget about yourself. Especially if you’re a stay-at-home or work-at-home mom, it’s easy to spend the day in sweats or forget to shower. Don’t let that happen. Take a shower, even if it means you have to bring the kids into the room with you. Do your hair, wear a little makeup and put on pants that button. You’ll feel so much better about yourself, you’ll be more confident and you’ll find yourself smiling a lot more.

Have some fun and "me" time

You had a life before your kids. They’re your life now, but that doesn’t mean your old one has to be completely forgotten. Make plans to have some fun and reclaim the old you, even if it’s just for the evening. Have a date night, go to a movie, see a show or a stand-up comedian, go to a concert, play on a playground, go to a theme park or just go bar hopping. Try to remember what you did in your pre-children life (we know it was a lifetime ago, but if you try hard, you’ll remember) and plan on doing it again, soon.

Just say no

You’re bombarded with requests and demands from the second you wake up. You don’t have to do it all! Don’t be afraid to deny a request, whether it’s coming from your children, spouse, family friends, work or someone else. You can only fit so much into a day and you’ve already got enough on your plate. Don’t feel bad about it. Not only is it empowering to say “no,” but you’ll feel so much better knowing you have one less thing on your shoulders...extracted from sheknows.com