Powerful Single Mom

So you are a single parent. You have your hands completely full don’t you?  Your life consists of: sleepless nights, working morning to night, laundry, bath time, grocery shopping, bill-paying, child care, plus some….  All, on-your-own things to do. I know this is super tough but  you only have two choices:  1. Take action today to become a powerful mother  or 2.Sit back and focus on all the negative and drowned in frustration and sorrow.  I was sure you would agree becoming that powerful  Mom sounded much better.

Powerful Single Mom

The first step to achieving this powerful mother status is to realize you can do this.   First, let your actions show your desires. Think about each situation as if it were your childhood. Do exactly what you would have wanted your parents to do or focus on how you would have wanted him/her to react. Begin today.  Start treating your child the way you want to be treated. Don’t you just love to be kissed, hugged, talked to sweetly, experience friendly morning wake ups, explained why “no” is being said? Then do those things to your child. In return your child will react softly, sweetly and will be easy or more easy anyhow. Too, he or she will better understand more clearly your expectations.

Your priority is your child but do not forget about yourself. Remember you are the rock that holds things together. Love yourself and treat yourself to those bubble baths, candle-lit dinners, moments of silence thinking about joyful moments and the like.  Yes,  you may have to do all these things at 9 p.m. but  just do them! Take time to reflect on the positive and rejoice in all the good that has happened. When you feel all that joy, it will show without your even trying. This is when the powerful mother comes natural.

Once you’re thinking positive and your actions show it, make each day an easy routine. Start with a Monday thur Friday schedule with 30 minute increments. The schedule might shift from time to time but on a whole, this is your life at ease. You will find that having a set schedule will allow you to prep yourself for the next step.

For example:

6:00pm – Bath time

6:30pm – Story time

7:00pm- Bed time

Prior to various events, set your situation up.  For example, prepare for bath time ahead of schedule.   Set the bath towel out. While running the water set out your child’s night clothes, diaper, get a bottle, sippy cup or night time snack ready for after bath. Cut off lights in the house getting things ready for sleepy time. It will make life easier for you and your little one.

Find yourself happy. Be sure to share your success stories with us on Facebook.

Even single moms can be sane!

Katie Girl