'Be Kind to Yourself'

So 'be kind to yourself' is a mantra I've been told by various people in my life. I find it really easy to assume the worst and act like the glass is half empty. The trouble is, lack of or limited sleep, only exacerbates the self deprecating part of me!!!
So about a year ago I got myself a little whiteboard and wrote my new mantra on it. Gradually I've learnt to give myself a break. I don't need to complete everything at once by some deadline I've artificially set myself.
If the washing up doesn't get done nothing bad is going to happen. If the pile of ironing turns into a mountain,  no one will be hurt. So when things go wrong and not according to plan, shrug your shoulders accept you're not perfect and enjoy the time with your family. Life is far too short and complicated to not enjoy your babies.
Being around kids makes me act like a kid and forget the big world (which is sometimes tough). My aim is to act like a kid for as long as I can.
Since having my babies, I get to play and giggle and marvel at their ability to pick things up all day long :)
I've also met some amazing new friends, and we pick each other up if one is struggling. So, don't just be kind to yourself, be kind to other mummies and tell them what a great job they're doing xx