Hey momma! Lets talk about our "mean momma". You know, the one who tells us we aren't doing a good job, we aren't good enough, and is CONSTANTLY comparing us to all the other mommas out there. I think it's time we stand up to her and take out power back! Here are my top 5 tips on how to navigate judgement, criticism and comparison in order to be confident and comfortable in the way YOU do things as a mom! 

1. STOP Judging yourself! 

- Ask yourself what thoughts/ stories are you telling yourself? Are they positive? Are they serving you? 

- Focus on the GOOD and what you ARE doing, not what you lack or all the areas you think you fall short

- When accepting criticism, EVALUATE THE SOURCE. Ask yourself, who is this person? Do you value their opinion? Have they experienced what you have?

"Other people's opinions, do not matter" - Rachel Hollis

2. STOP Watching The Highlight Reel! 

- Comparison is the THEIF of JOY 

- You are not like anyone else, therefore your life was meant to look different!

3. THERE IS NO RULEBOOK

- Take comfort in the fact that there is no "perfect" way to be a momma!

- Be creative and own that space, show up however you want! 

4. CREATE BOUNDARIES 

- Create boundaries with social media, friends and family

- Unfollow/ remove accounts that aren't serving you or are creating negative energy

- Communicate with friends and family how you are feeling

5. Acknowledge the BAD ASS that you are!

- Your babies will love you for you, not who you think you need to be

- Stop stuffing yourself in the "MOM BOX"

- Show up how you would want your kids to show up, unapologetically YOU! 

"You are always doing the best you can with where you are at"

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