Sometimes we just need to come to terms with the fact that no one is going to come in and "save us." Nobody can truly make you happy or make you successful, unless you:
1) Want it; 2) Work for it; 3) Believe in it! Sometimes we just need a little positive affirmation and reminder that we are good enough. That we can achieve anything we set our minds to. Here are a few of my favorite positive thoughts and affirmations for you to enjoy and re-read when you need them: 1. I Am Open and Ready to be Positive. 2. I am in Control of my Feelings. 3. No Matter How Hard it is, I Can Do it. 4. I Am Smart. 5. I Deserve to be Happy 6. I Believe in Myself and my Goals. 7. I am a Kind Person. 8. Obstacles Help Me to Grow and Learn. 9. I Stand Up for What I Believe in. 10. I Make Good Choices. 11. I Have the Power to be Happy 12. I Can Make a Difference in the World. 13. I Work Hard. 14. I am Honest. 15. I am Grateful for What I Have. 16. Today I am Going to be My Best Self. 17. I Am Prepared to be Successful. 18. It is Okay if I Make Mistakes. 19. I Like Myself for Who I Am. 20. Today is Going to be a Great Day!
Are you a solo mom? A mom, who, whether by choice, divorce, widow or perhaps or perhaps military deployment, is raising her kids alone? Whatever the reason, if you are currently a solo mom, I'd like to share a wonderful resource with you called, ESME, which stands for Empowering Solo Moms Everywhere. ESME, is a social media platform that is dedicated to Solo Moms who face the challenge of parenting alone
in a society that provides little help or guidance. "Mothers on their
own, whether by choice or circumstance, parent approximately 22 million
American children. Moving beyond stereotypes, ESME offers Solo Moms
inspiration, resources, allies, opportunities for creative expression,
and some laughs along the way. ESME empowers a broad demographic of
women who, despite differences in age, race, culture, and route to
single motherhood, are bound together in a conscious coalition that is
strong, proud and dedicated to their children."
ESME is a project of love that was founded by, Marika Lindholm. 15 years ago
Lindholm was newly divorced with two young children. While she was
fortunate to have a stable job as a college professor, she realized many
other Solo Moms were working for minimum wage and trying desperately to
make a good life for their families. She also knew that while finances
were a primary issue for many Solo Moms, there were other realities and
challenges that bind Solo Moms such as dating, co-parenting with an ex,
feelings of isolation, and finding time for self-care and fun. Flash
forward to 2014: Lindholm was happily remarried, and raising five
children, but her husband’s work required him to be away for stretches
of 6-8 weeks, spurring her into creating something that would improve
the lives of Solo Moms. ESME was born.
We are all "Mommy Warriors" but even those of us who are married, or live with a significant other, know that when your partner is not around whether it is because of a business trip or whatever the case may be, you know full-well, just how difficult it is to deal with the kids when you are alone. I know how I felt when my husband was away on business for weeks at a time when he had an international job. I was overwhelmed at home with my baby, (and at the time, it was only one child.) Now, imagine having to do that all the time, every single day of every year and sometimes with two, three, sometimes four kids. It is not only extremely difficult financially, but emotionally, it can take a toll on your mental and emotional well-being. This is why ESME is such an amazing concept, it is a support group basically for moms in a similar situation that can reach out and empower each other.
I am all for the empowerment of women and I believe that if you are a Solo Mom, you should check out EMSE and take full advantage of the amazing resources available, as well as the friendships that can be cultivated through ESME's. ESME Resources contains an expanding list of over 5,000 resources for
Solo Moms. Within each of their 20 categories, you will find an overview
by a knowledgable Guide who cares deeply about that particular topic.You can go online to their website and choose from a category of articles, FAQ's, interviews, Do's
and Don'ts, videos etc. about your particular situation. As their motto states: "Independent Together." You do not have to give up your independence or privacy to use ESME, it is simply a great tool to empower moms who are raising their kids alone.
Listen first-hand what Solo Moms are saying about ESME
"A strong woman loves who she is, trust her instincts, speaks her mind and doesn't take crap from anyone." ~Lissette Rozenblat, a.k.a. Mommy Warrior
You, right there, reading this, you ARE a strong woman. You may not feel that way right now but you are.
You care for your kids, you do your work, whether inside the home or
out, you prepare dinner for the family, you take care of them when they
are not feeling well, you have time to help your kids with homework, and
you may have even over come some health challenges. Sure, you
may have said at the time, "Why me?" But now you are much stronger for
it, and that's what life is all about. Learning and growing from life's lessons.
How strong are you emotionally? Here is a list of my favorite
qualities of strong women. Maybe you don't have all of these right now,
maybe just a few, maybe one or two, but it is something to strive for to
become a better person, a better mom, a better wife and an overall
better human being.
QUALITIES OF A STRONG WOMAN
1. She is confident. 2. She trusts her abilities, but is always willing to learn more. 3. She is not afraid to share her ideas and thoughts, regardless of
what others think. 4. She speaks her heart and her mind. 5. She has a healthy handle on her emotions. 6. She is independent and doesn't base her happiness on another individual. 7. She not only stands up for herself but for others as well. 8. She teaches others what she has learned - shares the wisdom acquired. 9. She knows how to maintain a balance in her life between family, work, health and friends. 10. She accepts situations as they arise and adapts to them. 11. She is not needy in any way but is rather graciously detached. 12. She is happy when she is alone & does not need an entourage to fulfill her needs. 13. She knows how to handle herself in any situation. 14. She overcomes life's obstacles (whether it is health or financial) with grace and courage. 15. She inspires others to be strong.
The truly strong and fearless, never think they are. It's like that quote: "A woman is like a tea bag. You never know how strong it is, until it's in hot water." We, women are like that. We coast along life doing our daily thing, until "something" happens and then that "mama bear" instinct takes over and we become fierce and stronger than we ever anticipated because it's who we are: MOMMY WARRIORS - STRONG WOMEN.
Get inspired! Become a stronger woman today! Lissette Rozenblat, Mommy Warrior
