Positive Parenting

Wellness Wednesday 

Tantrum Tuesday 

Fail Friday ⚠️ 

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This week, my parenting fails have been at a relative minimum, but I have totally failed at mornings.

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Okay, so maybe not TOTALLY... 

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I’ve still managed to follow my own wellness Wednesday advice and get up before I absolutely needed to. I’ve gotten myself and the kids ready and out the door on time, with everything we need for the day.

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Yet I’m still starting my day kicking myself for not getting in my full morning workout (or any of it, some days!) and feeling rushed.

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I know to take care of my kids, I have to take care of myself first, but as a busy mom, it’s super tough to make self-care a priority!

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So what’s a mom to do? I could just say, “Hey I failed. I don’t have time for this. I’m not a morning person. Guess the gym life’s not for me.” 

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But that wouldn’t do me or my kids any good. So now what? 

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Be honest with myself and reprioritize. 

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If I’m not taking care of myself first, I can’t be the best mom for my kiddos.

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And for me, taking care of myself means making sure I’m up early enough for my full morning workout (and maybe even a little reading time in the sauna!).

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What’s keeping me from getting up earlier? Well, the snooze button, for one thing... but also not getting to bed early enough.

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So, to be the best mom I can be for my kids, it’s time to recommit to an earlier bedtime. And not hitting snooze...

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Next week, it’s time to win my mornings, and crush the gym 

Thankful Thursday 

Wellness Wednesday 

Tantrum Tuesday