When life hands you a tough situation, you may need to lean on other people for comfort. But what if you're the person that needs to provide the shoulder? It can be a difficult job since you need to be the one that stays strong for the other person. How you provide comfort will vary depending on who you're comforting and what they've gone through. How to comfort someone through tough times However, there are universal tips to keep in mind when you're consoling someone. Here are … [Read more...] about How to Provide Comfort When Going Through Tough Times
How to Live in the Moment to Help You Get Past Grief
When you're living in the moment, your focus is on that moment only. The past and the future can't touch you. It can be a difficult task to put your feelings about the past or future aside. It's like when someone says, "Don't think of a pink elephant!" Did you think of one, just now? Well, your grief is sometimes that pink elephant and it seems like there's nowhere to turn. In this situation, you can look for help from the present moment thinking. Remaining in the present takes … [Read more...] about How to Live in the Moment to Help You Get Past Grief
How One Mom Recovered From Pregnancy Loss With Victory
Pregnancy is such an exciting time. Especially for new moms. The worst is having that excitement stripped away with pregnancy loss. If you have ever dealt with pregnancy loss, you have to check out this episode of the Real Happy Mom Podcast with Quenita. She shares her story and how she was able to go from grief and despair from early pregnancy loss to pure joy when she brought her beautiful boy into the world. Pin this for later! About Quenita Quenita or as many know her as Que, … [Read more...] about How One Mom Recovered From Pregnancy Loss With Victory
7 Ways to Have Work-Life Balance and Enjoy Life
Work-Life balance is something that we all strive for as working moms.We want to give our families everything they need, including being there for there special events, and nursing them kiddos back to health when they get a cold.But there is another side. Work.We have dreams of advancing our careers, starting a business or getting promotions.Which all require time.So, how do we have balance so that one doesn't suffer? I asked 7 ladies this question. Check out this post to learn … [Read more...] about 7 Ways to Have Work-Life Balance and Enjoy Life
How to Avoid Burn Out as a Mom
Being a mom is fun and rewarding. But let's be real. It's hard. Then when you start juggling work and other relationships, you can easily get burned out. On this episode of the Real Happy Mom Podcast, I am talking to Jackie Wist about how to avoid burn out as a mom. Pin this for later! About Jackie Jackie is a mom of 2, a wife and a business coach. Before becoming a business coach Jackie was a registered nurse for 10 years. A transition happened when Jackie realized that she … [Read more...] about How to Avoid Burn Out as a Mom
How To Be The Mom That Is Present In The Moment
There are so many distractions and so many things that can have your mind going in a million different places. You try to have fun with the kids, but you feel disconnected because you are thinking about work or how you need to pick up at the grocery store for dinner. You may have already heard about the many benefits of present moment thinking. When you live in the present, the many stressors of the mind do not bother you. However, if you've ever tried to stay in the present for a long … [Read more...] about How To Be The Mom That Is Present In The Moment
How to Use a Parenting Framework to be a Calm Mom
Parenting can be hard. Especially if you have a spirited or strong will child. But it doesn't have to be difficult. On this episode of the Real Happy Mom Podcast, I am talking to Lynn from Happy Mama Wellness about a parenting style that will help you parent in a more calm and happy state. Pin this for later! About Lynn Before becoming a mom, Lynn was a marine mammal trainer for 12 years. As a marine mammal trainer, Lynn got good at reading nonverbal cues in order to keep herself … [Read more...] about How to Use a Parenting Framework to be a Calm Mom
Disney Quotes that Will Inspire You to Be a Better Mom
Disney has provided many movies that have had us dream about our prince charming at least once. If you pay close attention there are messages that even adults can take heed to. Especially moms. Disney movies aren't all about the happily ever after. Check out these Disney quotes to help you with motherhood and beyond. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Toni-Ann from Real Happy Mom (@realhappymom) on Mar 22, 2019 at 6:00pm PDT It's easy to sit on the sidelines. The problem … [Read more...] about Disney Quotes that Will Inspire You to Be a Better Mom
The Secret to Living a Happier and Healthy Life
Want to know how to live a happier and healthy life? I've got Toye Penny to share with us her secrets for you to live a healthy life and make putting yourself first a priority. Busy moms repeat some of the same patterns which lend to an unhealthy lifestyle. Read the post below or listen to the complete episode to learn more about what you can change to have a healthier life. What are primary and secondary foods? Toye has a holistic approach to health and foods. So your … [Read more...] about The Secret to Living a Happier and Healthy Life
Say Goodbye to Working Mom Guilt
Working for a living is tough enough without being hit with working mom guilt. Maybe you want to spend more time with your kids or maybe you’re concerned about how it looks when you put in fewer hours than the guy in the next cubicle. Whatever is causing your guilt trip, there is a cure. Try these tips for eliminating useless regrets and enjoying more job satisfaction. Feeling Guilty about Your Family Working moms often feel guilty about not spending enough time with their … [Read more...] about Say Goodbye to Working Mom Guilt