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Moms, A Few Things to Remember {+ FREE printable}

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1. You matter.

Being a good mom is important, especially for the impact you have on your child. You are significant, not because of what you do, but because of who you are.

2. You are wonderful.

When you see yourself as God sees you, you don’t have to worry about an identity crisis. You are his child. You have amazing strengths that are unique to you.

3. You can succeed.

When you take time to explore your dreams and dare to grow by trusting God to help you, you become more of the person he designed you to be. You also become a gift to those around you, including your child.

4. You are loved.

Intimacy means connecting with someone who touches your heart, through communication, time spent together, and love shared. True intimacy is found when you connect with those who appreciate you for YOU.

5. You are smart.

We receive instruction from school, through special training, and from life. Focus on being instructed by those who want you to succeed and are willing to help you.

6. You can’t do it alone.

Every mom needs a support system—friends, parents, teachers, and mentors. Also, if we ask for his help, God never makes us struggle alone. His help may be bringing another person into our life. It may be giving us the courage to deal with our bad habits or to get out of a destructive relationship. His help may be providing the strength to go to attend school, to work, and take care of a baby. Jesus is available 24/7. Just ask.

7. You need to recharge.

We can’t work 100% of the time. Everyone needs to enjoy life and rest. When God created the world, he worked for six days, then rested on the seventh. He didn’t need to take that long. He didn’t need a day off. He did it as an example for us. God created within us the need to balance our work with rest. This includes a physical breather—actually setting aside a day for recreation. We don’t need to feel guilty for the way we were made. Taking time for recreation is just as important as taking time to meet our other needs!

8. You can’t do it all.

Perspective means focusing on what will last-especially our family and relationships. They are the things we will never regret giving our time, energy, and love to. Focus on those.

9. You matter.

Everyone needs to feel that what they do is important. If you ever doubt if you are important–just look into the face of your child. No one can take your place!

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How to Be a Selfless Mom

How to be a selfless mom! triciagoyer.com

How to Be a Selfless Mom

(or at least get started that direction)

1. Share the cookies you have hidden.

2. Don’t sign your child up for an activity to help you look like a “good” mom. (Adding to your child’s schedule to pump your ego never works.)

3. Cut an activity you signed up for to create more down time for your kids.

4. Think of one thing you could do to put a smile on your child’s face… and do it.

5. Schedule a family outing that you’ve been promising to do, but haven’t gotten around to yet.

6. Give a back rub or a tummy tickle.

7. Schedule one-on-one time with each family member once a month.

When you’re selfless your family will notice. You will too. Even when you drag your feet to serve, joy will be discovered on the other side.

God notices your selflessness, too. He loves when you take steps to soften a “me first” heart.

Which reminds me…

8. Take time to offer more of yourself to God today than you did yesterday. The more you give to God the less you have to be selfish with… guaranteed.

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Advice for My Younger {Mom} Self

Advice-to-My-Younger-self-crop I became a mom at a young age, and one of the things I worried about the most is what others thought. When my kids disobeyed in public I was more concerned about the opinions of strangers than I was about correcting and gently disciplining my kids. Looking back, I wish I could give this advice to my younger self:

“Don’t worry about others’ opinions when the kids disobey in public–especially strangers. You will most likely never see those people again. Instead, do what’s best for your child. Think of his or her heart. Consider how you can teach a lesson instead of trying to save face.”

What about you? What advice would you give to your younger Mom-self? I asked some of my Facebook friends, and here were their {great} responses: 1. Don’t sweat the small stuff! And understood how quick they grow up! — Christine 2. Use your money wisely. Your kids don’t need more toys, they need more quality time with you. —Lynn 3. Lighten up. Don’t let yourself become so concerned with raising a good kid that you forget you already have one! —Tanya 4. Be the person God made you to be and not a people pleaser! Relax, give your worries to the Lord, be grateful and praise continually! — Shirley 5. Remember you’re here to prepare the child for life, not “fix” life for the child. — Kristi 6. Choose your battles wisely; don’t hover. Let your children be children! — Kathy 7. Be quick to forgive and even quicker to ask for forgiveness. — Michelle 8. Don’t count!! Why did I ever give my kids 3 more chances to ignore my authority? First time obedience!! Also, don’t let them become picky eaters by catering to their whiny complaints. — Kate 9. Relax and enjoy every moment. Memories with your little ones are more important than a sparkling clean house! — Athena 10. Accept help when given. Rest. Trust in God—You don’t need to do this alone. — Veronica 11. Stay present, enjoy the moment, forget about that “to do” list, it will all get done. — Kristina 12. Do you want blisters from running around with your kids, or from sweeping with the broom? I can tell you which one you’ll cherish more. — Alonna

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