Happy New Year, it's time for resolutions

New year resolutions , how cool are you to follow that? . To welcome the new year,  people make goals to make a difference. It is the constant pursuit to make something easier, smarter and practical. Parenting falls in that bracket. For that we need to clear our foggy vision. There is something called internal cleansing.

Here are some breathers for those  skeptical moms who feel that the coming year won't be different.

1. Love yourself : As clichéd it may sound, nothing seems right if you don't feel right. You value yourself and tidy yourself up. Look in the mirror and think how you can look good. Take that risk to change your wardrobe or even your hair. You will feel better and more optimistic.
2. Relax : It is not as easy as it sounds. As mothers, we feel the need to be in control with everything. We get overworked when our kids don't accept our likes and routines.  You need to  stand back and let kids learn the hard way on their own. When there is no budging, the rule stands clear. Take it or leave it.
3. Plan the moment and keep rest for later : As a mother of 2 young kids, I tend to physically attend to the younger one more than the oldest. My older son is emotional dependent. He continuously voices his need and feels the unfairness of the situation. There might be a fight or a tantrum following that. I keep silent and be non reactive. I take care of things that have to be finished and keep the rest in mind. A bedtime story or activity time with my son will compensate.
4. You communicate well : With lots of things running in the head it is better to clarify your plans for the day and avoid misunderstandings. Whether it is with your spouse, kids and family put your thoughts on any subject in the open. In case of younger kids, make them feel special about their contributions.
5. Have a ball : And lastly enjoy each and every moment. Take time to pursue that long lost hobby, dust that SLR and capture life as it is or act like a monkey and swoon to funky music. In a day allot some time to let your hair loose and immerse in some talent you are passionate about. There are no hiccups and you are the best critic.

Have a blast and wonderful year ahead! 2018 awaits…..