Being the mom of a young child (especially one under 3) is rich and rewarding, but also a real strain on your mood. "Moment to moment, you may be exhausted, frustrated, sometimes angry," says Peter Ubel, M.D., a professor of medicine and psychology at the University of Michigan. "You may be squabbling with your spouse more. You have more negative emotions." The time you spend taking care of your child may not even be the high point of your day.
8 Ways to Focus On The Positive:
- Admit when you're stressed
- Get enough sleep
- (Re)consider your priorities
- Go with the flow
- Savor the moment
- Take the long view
- Reconnect with your spouse
- Say thanks
4 comments:
Where's #9 Abuse your spouse to transfer your negativity to him?
Hey, that's not what happens!
I would have to agree with #9. After having children, that is one thing the father is good for. That's focusing on the positive!
I love reading articles about women's feelings that are written by men.
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