Tag: self-love
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Appreciating My Body Beyond the Numbers on the Scale
Get Pregnant Fast We all have that daily ritual—stepping onto the scale and letting a number dictate our mood. I find myself doing this every morning, questioning why I allow a mere number to measure my worth or define my day. It’s a habit I recognize isn’t the healthiest, yet the thoughts that race through…
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Arguing in Favor of Raising Confident Kids
Get Pregnant Fast When I was a child, I couldn’t help but be enchanted by fairy tales like Snow White. Now, as a mom, I realize that my obsession with beauty runs deeper than I ever imagined. Before you roll your eyes and assume I’m just another cliché mom obsessed with appearances, let me clarify:…
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Mom’s Transformation Photos Prove That the Scale Isn’t Everything
Get Pregnant Fast It’s a common struggle for many of us: stepping onto the scale and feeling a wave of disappointment wash over us based on that one number. But what if that number doesn’t tell the full story? Enter Sarah Thompson, a dedicated mom and fitness enthusiast, who offers a refreshing perspective on body…
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This Video Reveals What Our Daughters Perceive When We Critique Our Bodies
Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to body image discussions, the narrative can often turn quite ugly. How frequently do you find yourself glancing in the mirror and confidently stating, “Wow, I look fantastic today”? Or ordering dessert without a wave of guilt crashing over you because of the calories? If you’re like many, those…
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My Advice to Fellow Moms: Embrace Your Swimsuit and Make Summer Memorable with Your Kids
Get Pregnant Fast As I lounged poolside, I couldn’t help but notice a stunning woman with her perfectly toned physique, clad in a chic bikini. With multiple kids in tow, she radiated confidence, while I sat there sinking into my own insecurities. Thoughts spiraled through my mind like an endless loop: “I don’t deserve to…
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To My Son: Cherish Your Unique Sparkle, Kid
Get Pregnant Fast As you step out into the world, my one wish for you is simple: Never lose your love for the color purple. When someone asks your favorite color, I want you to shout, “Purple is my favorite!” just as confidently as you do now. As you grow and explore beyond our family—into…
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The Anti-Betty Draper Letter to My Daughters
Get Pregnant Fast By: Sarah Mitchell In the latest episode of Mad Men, viewers were left grappling with Betty’s alarming lung cancer diagnosis, a twist that elicited a mix of shock and a sense of poetic justice for the character often critiqued as a cold mother. However, what truly struck me was the letter Betty…
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Embracing Age: Why Looking 40 Is Beautiful
Get Pregnant Fast When you hit a certain age, the barrage of marketing messages urging you to look younger becomes relentless. “Erase those wrinkles! Lift that sagging skin!” The pressure is exhausting, as countless companies attempt to convince women that their natural aging process is something to be fixed. Take, for instance, the experience of…
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Silencing the Not-Good-Enoughs: Embrace Yourself with Fierce Love
Get Pregnant Fast I know which of my children drifts off to sleep on her back and which one stirs awake with an empty belly. I can tell who craves cuddles and who prefers her space. The sounds of their footsteps echoing down the hallway, filled with giggles and mischief, are as familiar to me…