A happy stepmom has a vision for her family, her partnership and herself.
One of the greatest gift you can give your stepfamily and your partner is to take care of yourself.
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3. Have a Game Plan.
A happy stepmom has a vision for her family, her partnership and herself.
If you have no vision, how do you know where you’ re going? How do you measure you’ re progress? How do you determine you’ re on the right path?
With no plan, it’ s like driving a car with a blindfold on while your kids are in the back seat. Would you dare do that with your children?
A plan gives you direction and incentives. A plan helps you to anticipate problems and cope with changes. Have a plan.
4. Be Happy With You.
One of the greatest gift you can give your stepfamily and your partner is to take care of yourself.
Love starts from within and then flows out, not the other way around. When you take care of yourself, you’ re healthier both mentally and physically. You are more resistant to stress and deal with change with a more positive outlook.
Think of the oxygen mask instructions when you take the airplane.“ You must first put the mask on you, THEN help younger ones.” If you’ re depleted, how do you expect to be of use to anyone else?
FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS
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