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How You Can Feel Confident Again as a Mother<\/strong><\/em><\/p><\/div>\n Motherhood is a wonderful, magical experience. Despite the magic, motherhood is also one of the most challenging times in a woman\u2019s life. Some mothers are naturally confident in their abilities. Most mothers need a little convincing that there is a supermom just waiting to be freed from the uncertainties that they experience everyday.<\/p>\n Feeling uncertain isn\u2019t all bad though. It just means that you recognize the gift and responsibility you have in helping your little bundle of joy develop into the person that he or she would want to be in the future. Don\u2019t worry if confidence doesn\u2019t come naturally at first. Your baby already thinks you\u2019re the greatest. This little guide will help remind you that you are too!<\/p>\n BE REALISTIC<\/strong> People often say that your life will change dramatically once you have a child. Embrace the changes with open arms! According to Erica Komisar, author of Being There: Why Prioritizing Motherhood in The First Three Years Matter<\/a>, \u201cIf you accept the slow pace of being with a baby, focus on being in the moment together, and reduce your expectations of how much you can do everyday you will be a more content and more confident mom.\u201d<\/p>\n A STRONG SUPPORT SYSTEM IS KEY<\/strong><\/p>\n Filipinos are usually open to lending a helping hand and some tips. Don\u2019t be afraid to ask your mother or mother-in-law for help. They\u2019ve been through what you\u2019re going through. Tap into their rich experience. Your partner is also there to share the responsibilities with you. All you have to do is ask.<\/p>\n If things get a little too overwhelming, decide if you need another person in your Mommy Dream Team. Don\u2019t know where to start? Check out this article we wrote on Happy Pinay Mommy on hiring a yaya and househelp from local agencies<\/a>.<\/p>\n BUT DON\u2019T FALL INTO THE BLACKHOLE OF BAD ADVICE<\/strong><\/p>\n It takes a village to raise a child\u2026 or a barangay! It\u2019s good to have people around but you also have to be careful of the advice that you take. Keep in mind that YOU know YOUR BABY the best. Trust your intuition! It\u2019s your own superpower.<\/p>\n TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF<\/strong><\/p>\n Usually the first thing that goes out of the window when the baby comes in is the stylish woman that you used to see in the mirror. There\u2019s nothing wrong with giving yourself even just 15 minutes a day to help yourself feel better and more confident. You can start by dressing up a bit even when you\u2019re just doing errands. Filipino fashion label BNY Jeans suggests going back to basics<\/a> because being comfortable doesn\u2019t mean being in your daster.<\/p>\n STOP TRYING TO BE PERFECT<\/strong><\/p>\n Another source of worry for mothers is the need to be perfect. Don\u2019t believe everything you see on social media. More often than not, those displays of #ParentingGoals don\u2019t usually tell the whole story. There is no such a thing as a PERFECT mother so give yourself enough breathing space when things don\u2019t go as planned. Letting go of the need to be perfect will make you happier and more confident.<\/p>\n Leaving you with a video on how to choose the best denims for your built:<\/p>\n
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