Tag: self-awareness
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Why I’ve Chosen Not to Have Kids — And Why That’s Absolutely Fine!
Get Pregnant Fast From a young age, I’ve held a strong belief that parenthood isn’t for me. Baby dolls always gave me the creeps, and real babies? Well, they just seemed like tiny, wailing, pooping aliens. Whenever I expressed this sentiment to my parents, they would reassure me, “You’ll change your mind.” But here I…
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Understanding My Depression: It’s Not Just Laziness
Get Pregnant Fast You’re just being lazy. Stop procrastinating. You never follow through. Sound familiar? These are the kinds of hurtful remarks I’ve often encountered from friends, family, and acquaintances. They see only the surface of my life, unaware of the deeper struggles I face. When they make such comments, they unknowingly add to the…
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My Child Isn’t Perfect…And Neither Is Yours
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting can be a wild ride, especially when it comes to navigating our children’s imperfections. Take my son, for instance. He has a real struggle with names. It’s partly due to his ADHD, but mostly he just forgets right after an introduction. This became particularly challenging when we needed to send out…
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The Cautionary Tale About Love and Self-Respect I May Not Share with My Daughters
Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to teaching my daughters about relationships and intimacy, I plan to delve far deeper than the usual birds and bees discussion. My goal is to instill in them a sense of confidence, the importance of trusting their instincts, and the necessity of being true to themselves. It’s a tall…
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40 and Thriving: Embracing Life in Middle Age
Get Pregnant Fast “Middle age is when you still believe you’ll feel better in the morning.” — Anonymous I spotted my first gray hair at just 22, so by the time I hit the big 4-0, I was already accustomed to feeling “older.” While many friends stressed about crossing into their fourth decade, I was…
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Staying Composed as a Short-Tempered Parent
Get Pregnant Fast I never truly recognized my short temper until I embraced motherhood. Sure, I’d had my share of disagreements and even some heated moments in my life, but nothing prepared me for the surge of frustration that bubbled to the surface once I became a parent. It never fails to surprise me how…
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The Quest for the Ideal Stroller: A Journey Towards Control
Get Pregnant Fast When I was expecting my second child, I embarked on a determined search for the ultimate double stroller. Rather than tapping into the insights I should have gained from my first two years of motherhood, I found myself unhealthily fixated on this quest. By “ideal,” I meant a stroller that was not…
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20 Myths 40-Something Husbands Believe
Get Pregnant Fast As we navigate through our 40s, many husbands find themselves crafting little tales to keep their spirits high. Here are 20 common misconceptions that men in this age group often tell themselves. “I haven’t checked my retirement savings in a bit, but I’m confident everything is fine.” “At this family reunion, everyone…
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Dad Guilt is Real, and Today I’m Feeling It Hard
Get Pregnant Fast Just moments ago, I was on the verge of dozing off while the highlights from today’s NFL games played on repeat, creating a cozy atmosphere. But I made the mistake of reviewing my day—an exercise I usually find grounding. I like to assess whether I’ve struck a balance between fun, relaxation, productivity,…
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20 Indications You Might Be Incredibly Impatient
Get Pregnant Fast Do you find yourself moving at lightning speed compared to the rest of the world? Can you juggle multiple tasks simultaneously? Do people seem a bit on edge when they’re around you? If any of this resonates, you might be dealing with a serious case of impatience. Still not convinced? Check out…