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Want Balance in Your Life? You Need to Re-learn One Word (Can You Guess What It Is?) by Anneli Riismaa

Motherhood
March 14, 2017
Anneli Riismaa
4 Tips 18 Followers
Want Balance in Your Life? You Need to Re-learn One Word (Can You Guess What It Is?)

As toddlers, one of the very first words we learn is "no." Ever since then we are being told that this is not a word to be used in daily dealings with other people. However, as an adult and as a mom, it is one of the very valuable words to have in your vocabulary.

Moms aim to please and are easily guilt tripped to giving in at their own expense. Part of self-care and regaining balance is learning to use that childhood favorite word again.

Elisa Schmitz
You said it, Anneli Riismaa ! We moms really do need to reclaim the word NO!
Like Reply 1 9 years ago
Kim Kusiciel
I love this reminder Anneli Riismaa , because when we say "No" we are really saying "Yes" to something else. 💗💗💗
Like Reply 2 9 years ago
Ann Marie G. Halstead
Yes, yes, yes! Saying no can be so important to self care!
Like Reply 1 9 years ago
Anneli Riismaa
It's so easy to forget self care with all the "mommy guilt" we get.
Like Reply 9 years ago
Kelli Porcaro
Ugh...I am learning this lesson...again!
Like Reply 9 years ago

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