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The 15 Habits Of A Kick-Ass Single Mother
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If you are a single mother, it’s ok to feel frustrated and even downright lost from time to time. However, you have more power than you may believe. Let’s take a look at the 15 habits of kick-ass single mums, and I think you might be surprised how many of these you already have in the bag:
Habit 1: Being Proactive
Kick-ass single mums don’t wait for things to pile up. By recognising any problems well in advance, they are able to find viable solutions without feeling overwhelmed. In other words, procrastination is not a part of their
Habit 1: Being Proactive
Kick-ass single mums don’t wait for things to pile up. By recognising any problems well in advance, they are able to find viable solutions without feeling overwhelmed. In other words, procrastination is not a part of their
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vocabulary.
Habit 2: Looking Towards the Horizon
Day-to-day nuisances can bring anyone down; even the toughest of mums. However, they appreciate that ups and downs are naturally a part of life. As opposed to focusing solely upon these fluctuations, they learn to view the bigger picture of life.
Habit 3: Multitasking
Single mums have broken the concept of multitasking down to a science. Making school lunches, doing a load of laundry and ironing her shirt for that formal business presentation are all in a day’s work.
Habit 4: Taking a Breather
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Habit 2: Looking Towards the Horizon
Day-to-day nuisances can bring anyone down; even the toughest of mums. However, they appreciate that ups and downs are naturally a part of life. As opposed to focusing solely upon these fluctuations, they learn to view the bigger picture of life.
Habit 3: Multitasking
Single mums have broken the concept of multitasking down to a science. Making school lunches, doing a load of laundry and ironing her shirt for that formal business presentation are all in a day’s work.
Habit 4: Taking a Breather
No
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one can continue without a break. Single mums realise that there are times when they need to step back and calm down. This enables her to devote more energy to her children.
Habit 5: Recognising That Chores Can Wait
She realises that there is nothing wrong with a bit of disarray from time to time. Obsessing about cleaning will lead to a cluttered mind and other responsibilities could otherwise be overlooked.
Habit 6: Avoiding Distractions
Social media and smartphone games are sure-fire ways to sabotage a mum’s day. She avoids such temptations and
Habit 5: Recognising That Chores Can Wait
She realises that there is nothing wrong with a bit of disarray from time to time. Obsessing about cleaning will lead to a cluttered mind and other responsibilities could otherwise be overlooked.
Habit 6: Avoiding Distractions
Social media and smartphone games are sure-fire ways to sabotage a mum’s day. She avoids such temptations and
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only allows herself entertainment when the main priorities have been addressed.
Habit 7: Knowing How to Have Fun
Why not enjoy a night out on the town with the girlfriends every once in a while to blow off extra steam? Single mums deserve a break and she allows herself such leisure on occasion.
Habit 8: Having a Good Relationship with the Ex
It is important to avoid battles with the ex-boyfriend or husband – it takes up so much energy to harbour hostility. There is also nothing worse than a child being forced to take sides.
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Habit 7: Knowing How to Have Fun
Why not enjoy a night out on the town with the girlfriends every once in a while to blow off extra steam? Single mums deserve a break and she allows herself such leisure on occasion.
Habit 8: Having a Good Relationship with the Ex
It is important to avoid battles with the ex-boyfriend or husband – it takes up so much energy to harbour hostility. There is also nothing worse than a child being forced to take sides.
Habit 9:
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Communicating
Children don’t always know how to express their emotions, so she understands that listening and empathy are both important traits that enable her to bond with her offspring.
Habit 10: Being Patient
Things can and will go wrong from time to time. As opposed to breaking down, she gets back on the proverbial horse and realises that ”this too shall pass”.
Habit 11: Knowing How to De-stress
She takes some time to reduce her levels of stress through enjoyable activities such as exercise, meditation or simply watching her favourite game
Children don’t always know how to express their emotions, so she understands that listening and empathy are both important traits that enable her to bond with her offspring.
Habit 10: Being Patient
Things can and will go wrong from time to time. As opposed to breaking down, she gets back on the proverbial horse and realises that ”this too shall pass”.
Habit 11: Knowing How to De-stress
She takes some time to reduce her levels of stress through enjoyable activities such as exercise, meditation or simply watching her favourite game
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show.
Habit 12: Prioritising Family
Nothing gets in the way of her spending quality time with her children. She never places her child in a second-best position, and finds ways to make it work.
Habit 13: Asking for Help
Taking care of a child is a full-time job and a great mum will ask for help such as childcare, shopping, cleaning or even counselling.
Habit 14: Managing a To-Do List
“She always prepares for the day ahead, as she understands that being unprepared will almost certainly lead to stress and frustration.”
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Habit 12: Prioritising Family
Nothing gets in the way of her spending quality time with her children. She never places her child in a second-best position, and finds ways to make it work.
Habit 13: Asking for Help
Taking care of a child is a full-time job and a great mum will ask for help such as childcare, shopping, cleaning or even counselling.
Habit 14: Managing a To-Do List
“She always prepares for the day ahead, as she understands that being unprepared will almost certainly lead to stress and frustration.”
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Not Forgetting Herself
She treats herself to a facial, a massage or a pedicure on occasion. She knows that beauty on the outside begins with feeling beautiful on the inside, but doing something just for her will revive her mind and body.
She treats herself to a facial, a massage or a pedicure on occasion. She knows that beauty on the outside begins with feeling beautiful on the inside, but doing something just for her will revive her mind and body.
I spoke to a leading single parent dating site, who added…
A Kick-Ass Single Mother Remembers To Laugh
Children are like sponges. They emulate what they experience. Whether it’s playing a game or dancing to their favourite song, she makes a point to have fun with her kids on a daily basis.
…Knows When to Say
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”No”
She does not overindulge her child, as she knows that discipline at an early age will translate into the future. Saying ”no” is sometimes a part of life and her child realises this.
…And Allows Emotions To Get In The Way Sometimes
She knows that bottling things up will only lead to harm. There is nothing wrong with a few tears on occasion, and she knows where to get help if the need arises.
She does not overindulge her child, as she knows that discipline at an early age will translate into the future. Saying ”no” is sometimes a part of life and her child realises this.
…And Allows Emotions To Get In The Way Sometimes
She knows that bottling things up will only lead to harm. There is nothing wrong with a few tears on occasion, and she knows where to get help if the need arises.
While these 15 habits take time to develop, the fact of the matter is that any of us have the power to become more than we have ever imagined.
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You’ve got this, Mama, and your children think you’re more than perfect.
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