Stability Is Job One
As you move through this wonder-filled world of single motherhood, there is one key to maintaining well-being- stability.
There’s an old saying, “Don’t reinvent the wheel.” For single mothers, the version of that is simply:
If you notice that certain things keep breaking down, put it on your LOSE IT list.
It might be:
- a car that is always in the shop
- a friend who cancels frequently
- a service that is hit-or-miss
- an arrangement you can’t rely on
These things add stress. Over time, that stress adds up. As you begin to look at what’s working and what isn’t, start with reliability. These are your first tweaks.
Ask yourself: What holds up consistently? Who shows up? Which services are most reliable?
Put these things on your KEEPER list.
This doesn’t mean you fix everything at once. You don't have to hurt anyone's feelings, just use your KEEPER LIST more than your LOSE IT list. Eventually the things on the LOSE IT list will fade away.
Stability creates peace. Then you can exhale a bit more. 💛
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