Be kind and forgiving to yourself from "summary" of 25 Things Every New Mom Should Know by Martha Sears,William Sears
It's easy to be hard on yourself as a new mom. You might feel like you're not doing enough or not doing things right. But it's important to remember that you're doing the best you can, and that's all that matters. Being kind and forgiving to yourself means giving yourself grace and understanding. It means recognizing that you're human and that it's okay to make mistakes. When you're kind and forgiving to yourself, you're able to let go of unrealistic expectations and perfectionism. You can acknowledge that you're not perfect, and that's perfectly okay. It's about treating yourself with the same compassion and empathy that you would show to a friend in need. You deserve to be gentle with yourself, especially during this challenging and transformative time in your life. Remember that you're learning and growing every day as a new mom. Yo...
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