COVER HAPPY WIFE, HAPPY LIFE It's always fun to know that no matter our life circumstances, we're all on the same boat, just trying to do our best for those whom we love. And that includes ourselves. As we grow, we seem to forget the importance of caring for ourselves too. For parents, this is often seen as a selfish thought. Simple example, I find it important to exercise for 30 minutes, every single day, so that I can be physically strong and fit enough to keep up with my kids. This may not seem like a big deal to some, but it is to me, not only for the health benefits but because it allows me some me time.
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Taking care of oneself is often the last thing on a parent's mind and it might not even make it to the 'to do list'. Something Robert likes to say is "happy wife, happy life". And it's true. Women have many talents, and one of these is the ability to bring light into a home but we are also capable of creating an unhappy space. This doesn't mean that the happiness of all depends solely on us. At the end of the day, we all have the responsibility to choose a positive emotional state of mind. But because of our great responsibilities, which are hopefully shared with the husbands, we owe it to ourselves to be the best that we can be. A good place to start is by thinking back to positive things that you may have enjoyed before the current life. Revisiting these ideas will help map out a route to bringing back your personal spark. It might be hanging out with friends minus baby and husband, going shopping, taking up a sport, a weekend away, whatever tickles your fancy or rather whatever your wallet can allow. Moments alone are good. They are healthy. They are necessary. And nobody is going to schedule that time for you. In all life's busy days, you owe it to yourself to reconnect with you. And you'll find that as you make yourself a priority and treat yourself with more kindness, you'll have more love for those who depend on you.You might even experience more appreciation from those around you.