Tag: self-criticism
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Perception vs. Reality: You’re Doing Better Than You Think
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent, I often find myself being my own worst critic. It’s easy to feel like I’m failing when I lose my cool, whip up a less-than-stellar dinner, or just can’t muster the energy to play yet another round of Candy Land. However, when I take a step back, I realize…
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Your Parenting Mistakes Don’t Define You as a ‘Bad Mom’
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting is a wild ride, and while I usually embrace the lighter moments, there are times when I hesitate to share my struggles, fearing harsh judgments. Recently, I had a heart-to-heart with a couple of close relatives who both confessed, “I feel like a bad mom.” Although their reasons varied, the underlying…
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If You Stop Using the Term “Fat,” Will You Stop Feeling Fat?
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, Facebook decided to eliminate the option for users to post “feeling fat” status updates, a move influenced by a growing online campaign. This change might leave those of us who often lament about our perceived body imperfections, like stubborn love handles or less-than-perky posteriors, without a platform to share our frustrations.…