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Tag: Awful Mom mantra

By Charity Posted on September 6, 2010September 6, 2010

What’s my Goal Again?

The past couple of days, I’ve been in a really pissy mood. So has my daughter. I wonder if those are related somehow. At any rate, I realize that when … Continue reading What’s my Goal Again?

Categories: Happiness Project, Mindfulness, Self CareTags: Ariel Gore, Awful Mom mantra, best self, Depression, diet, Happiness, happiness project, perfection, Self Care, September
By Charity Posted on September 1, 2010

It’s OK, Mom.

Tonight, I was washing by hand the large dishes that didn’t fit in the dishwasher when my daughter asked to help. “It’ll go faster,” she argued. “I’ll wash them and … Continue reading It’s OK, Mom.

Categories: Happiness Project, Mindfulness, Self CareTags: Awful Mom mantra, dishes, Happiness, happiness project, judgment, kids, perfection, Self Care
By Charity Posted on July 21, 2010July 22, 2010

Perfection: Is it a Reasonable Goal?

When I began considering resolutions for my Happiness Project, I got so excited. Here was my chance to finally implement all of the plans for perfection I’d never managed to put in place!

Categories: PreparationTags: Awful Mom mantra, kids, perfection

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