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Physical Fitness Is Mental Fitness: 3 Keys To Fitting In Fitness During A Busy Week

All year I've been writing about self-care and self-love and taking good care of yourself (take my self-care quiz if you haven't already to see how you stack up!). I've noticed that when I'm in a groove with my fitness -- for me that means making it to the gym regularly or getting outside for a walk a few times a week -- I tend to be a calmer, happier person. I'm not snapping at my kids, my … [Continue reading...]

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YML Live: “Nine Things Happy Moms Do Differently”

With so much on our plates at any given time, we have to be diligent in finding the space to be happy. That's why my first episode of YML Live was dedicated to happy moms everywhere and those who want to join our ranks. After years of feeling less than, of feeling stressed all the time, feeling like no one appreciated me, I finally occupy a space where my days are lighter and I feel like I am in … [Continue reading...]

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You Need To Choose Yourself Before You Can Truly Be Happy

This is the kind of post that really needs no intro: “Most of my life has been spent trying to shrink myself. Trying to become smaller. Quieter. Less sensitive. Less opinionated. Less needy. Less me. Because I didn’t want to be a burden. I didn’t want to be too much or push people away. I wanted people to like me. I wanted to be cared for and valued. I wanted to be wanted. So for years, I … [Continue reading...]

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Don’t Wait Until You’re Drowning To Ask For Help

by Alexandra Moffett-Bateau While I was in graduate school I started experiencing a lot of stress and needed help staying balanced and organized. That stress meant I needed assistance with household chores and healthy eating. Slowly but surely I started experimenting with things like grocery delivery, Groupons for house cleaning, and that kind of thing. This was tough for me because as a black … [Continue reading...]

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Is Your Relationship Good For You? The Simple Question You Need To Ask Yourself

Relationship "gurus" like Steve Harvey have made millions "teaching" women how to attract and keep a successful man. But to me, the mark of a healthy relationship is simple and doesn't involve a ton of books or webinars. If you want to know if your relationship can possibly go the distance, there's only one question you need to ask. "Do I feel safe?" It's the basis of all healthy relationships … [Continue reading...]

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You Don’t Have To Humiliate Your Kids To Get Them To Listen To You

Another day, another parent showing their "creative discipline" skills on social media. This time it's Russell Fredrick, a 34-year-old father of three and owner of A-1 Kutz Barber Shop in Georgia. When his 12-year-old son's grades slipped, he gave his son the "Benjamin Button" special and his grades improved. Fredrick and the other barbers are offering their services to any parents … [Continue reading...]

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Four Reasons You Should “Drop-In” On Your Kids At School

By Erica Hawthorne Outside of eating lunch with your child every now and then and parent-teacher conferences, how often are you able to drop in at your child’s school? Probably not often, considering most of us are extremely busy with life. However, even if it’s just for an hour here or an hour there, doing drive-bys at your kids’ school is beneficial, and here’s why: You Get To See What … [Continue reading...]

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I Need A Vacation

Can't every mother say this? If this is how you feel ("Oh, Lawd, please take me away to a place with no kids, delicious food and a nice comfy bed"), say "Aye." AYE! We know how to put in a good day's work, don't we? A couple weeks ago, I asked moms on the YML Facebook page what time they go to bed and what time they wake up. Y'all are averaging six hours of sleep a night. Which, to me, … [Continue reading...]

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