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Signs Your Shopping Is Out Of Control

Women and shopping go hand in hand. It’s something they do frequently whether buying clothes and shoes or things the family needs and wants. Shopping is a lot of fun, and in many instances has been regarded as therapeutic. Be that as it may, if your love of shopping gets out of hand, it can cause a world of problems ranging from financial issues to relational drama. The question is, however, how do you know when your shopping habits are out of control? 

Signs Your Shopping Is Out Of Control

You Experience a High

Do you feel a great sense of happiness almost like a high or euphoria after you’ve finished shopping? If so, this is something you want to be careful with. Your brain is releasing a chemical known as dopamine which is associated with feeling good. If you keep shopping with the hopes of obtaining that same “high” every time, this could very well be a sign that you suffer from a shopping or behavioral addiction.  [Read more…]

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Handling The Psychological Aspects Of Being A Work At Home Mom

To a mom, being able to work at home seems like a win-win all around. She can be there to raise her children while still having the financial means to pay the bills. No more crazy mornings trying to get to work on time, worrying about having to take a day off to do something personal, or competing for promotions in the office. It’s the perfect way to gain control of your work-life balance! Or so it would seem. However, what often isn’t shared is the emotional shift you go through being a work at home mom. 

Handling The Psychological Aspects Of Being A Work At Home Mom

Many women jump into this position looking only at the advantages and find themselves spiraling out of control after a few months of working from home. They become sad, stressed out, or simply burn out. It reduces their ability to parent their children effectively. Some even suffer from relationship problems.  [Read more…]

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Managing Stress As A New Mom

Having a new baby is stressful. They cry a lot, they require a lot of care, and you may feel frazzled more often than not. You may start comparing yourself to other moms who seem to have it all together, and feel like you’re not doing enough. The truth is, most mothers feel like that, even the ones who seem to have it all together. The days following your discharge from the hospital after giving birth can be rough but hang in there. Better days are coming. 

Managing Stress As A New Mom

Rest Whenever Possible 

People always say that it’s important to rest when the baby does. You may feel like that’s impossible because you have a million and one things you need to do during that time. Taking care of yourself should be your priority because your little one is counting on you to take care of them and nurture them. With a brand new baby, chances are, you are up a lot during the night so you’re not getting enough sleep. Sleep whenever possible.  [Read more…]

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Time-Saving Tips For Busy Moms

A mother’s job is never done, and sometimes, it feels like your days are simply not long enough. Well, the following are a few tips and tricks to help busy moms take back their time with a vengeance.

Time-Saving Tips For Busy Moms

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One activity that can take up a lot of time is shopping. At first, it may not seem like you spend so much time at any given store like a grocery store, but you can easily go through two hours without even knowing, especially if you are with your children. [Read more…]

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