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My Secret Formula For A Happy Life

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Happy is one of the labels others stamp on me. I am a happy person. I identify with this label because, though life is certainly not perfect, I do have my secret formula for a happy life, even amidst chaos, pain, and the blunders that evidence my imperfection.

Happiness seems so elusive, especially when you’re a mom. The stress, the worries, the judgment and guilt cycles, the times of despair, and the times our kids break our heart seem to dampen such a beautiful journey.

Gerber® Good Start® Stage 1 Infant Formula

I know it’s hard to believe in check-list happiness, yet, there are attitudes and practices that are common to those people who seem to grasp this gift, and do it consistently.

Happy moms practice mindfulness

Mindfulness is a mental state you can get to by focusing your awareness on the present moment. I used to think I didn’t have time for mindfulness. You know, with all we juggle as moms, we may think we can’t afford to add more items to our to-do-list, however, I have learned that just a few minutes of calmly providing acceptance, validation, and appreciation to myself – and all my emotions, is the not only a therapeutic and freeing habit, but also allows me to be a better steward of my time and be more productive.

Some ways I cultivate mindfulness is through prayer, meditation, yoga, alone time, and simply noticing my breath. And there’s also the mirror exercise I shared with you…

Think what would work for you to be more mindful, and take care of yourself, because your guaranteed source of happiness is within.

Happy moms are positive moms

One of the most empowering moments of my life happened in one of the darkest moments. As I saw myself as a single mom, feeling clueless, hopeless, worthless, I chose to take personal responsibility for how I reacted to the situation. Rather than looking at the circumstances or finding someone to blame, I looked within myself for solutions on how to move forward. Though painful, challenging, and unfair events may occur in your life, you can choose whether to become withdrawn, cantankerous, and bitter, or to have a vision, find meaning, and keep the faith. I always say that when you’re positive, you are powerful!

Happy moms are grateful moms

I admit sometimes it may seem difficult to express gratitude when you haven’t slept a full night – in years! Gratitude is a practice and the word practice implies that you do it imperfectly, over and over.

Horace, the philosopher, once said: “Whatever hour God has blessed you with, take it with a grateful hand.” And in motherhood, we have hours that test our sanity, but there is always something to be grateful for. And gratitude elevates our vibration, or in other words, it gives us energy, and it changes our perspective.

One of the gratitude practices I highly recommend is to keep a gratitude journal, where you record things, situations, and people you are grateful for each day. It’s easy to do, takes just a few minutes, and the results will impact your life dramatically – in a positive way.

Happy moms embrace other moms

I’m sure you are familiar with the so called “mommy wars.” Judgment of any kind brings unhappiness because all judgment really is self-judgment. There is so much beauty in diversity, and we can learn so much from each other.

I thought about this as I went to the baby aisle of my local Target with my family to buy the Stage 1 Gerber® Good Start® as a gift for a friend. We usually go shopping on Mondays and have so much fun together. Taylor Bare said he “loves the Target shopping carts, because they are smooth and noiseless,” and we all laughed out loud.

Gerber® Good Start® Stage 1 Infant Formula at Target

I breastfed exclusively, but I support formula feeding, too! Of course, whether you prefer formula feeding, or use it to supplement, or simply breastfeeding didn’t work out, I know that finding the best formula for your infant is difficult, especially if you’re a new mom.

Many moms ask me what I think, because they want to find formula that provides their child with all of the essential nutrients she needs, without being harsh on their tiny tummies. These gentle proteins provide comfort for your baby, keeping you and them happy!

Stage 1 Gerber® Good Start® Infant Formula is designed to provide complete nutrition during each stage of development. Gerber® Good Start® Formula’s Comfort Proteins® allow your baby to get complete nutrition with vitamin D, antioxidants, and iron for healthy growth and development, while being easy for tiny tummies to digest. Stage 1 Gerber® Good Start® Infant Formula is modeled after the proteins found in breastmilk and made to be gentle on a developing digestive system. Furthermore, it is all Non-GMO! All these benefits set Stage 1 Gerber® Good Start® Infant Formula apart from other brands.

I’m not saying that I will, but if it just so happens that I do have another baby and, for some reason, choose to formula feed my baby, I would go with Gerber® Good Start® Infant Formula. They have soy, for vegans!

I find joy in supporting moms in their choices, following their own path, and listening to their intuition, and as I do that, I give myself permission to do motherhood -and life – on my own terms. It’s a win-win!

You can download a coupon to save $6.00 off a future purchase of 1 Gerber® Good Start® Formula product (22.2 oz or larger) on Coupons.com, Gerber.com, or Target.com!

Happy moms are imperfect

I became a happy mom when I decided it was okay to not be perfect and to not have it all together. Letting go of perfection is one of the best gifts I’ve given myself and I still consider myself a recovering-perfectionist, because battling the inner-bully is a life-long journey.

I’ve learned that it’s okay to ask for help, to delegate, to procrastinate, and to skip doing some things all together.

And yeah, sometimes I make mistakes, and sometimes I’m impatient, and sometimes it’s all a mess, but I learn from it, forgive myself, and move on, and not necessarily all in that order. Self-compassion goes a long way in motherhood, because as we embrace who we truly are and live authentically and vulnerably, you will be happier and have a happier family, too!

The Happiness Formula For Moms

Happiness is not an exclusive, innate gift to a privileged few, but your destiny on earth as a daughter of God. And as you find your own happiness formula and make the deliberate decision to follow it, you can live in a happy state of mind!

What’s your formula for a happy life? Share it below and use #FormulaForHappiness and #HappyGerberBaby when you share it on your favorite social networks.

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Yeimi Santana

Saturday 8th of July 2017

I like your happy life formula. As business owners we are accustomed to make plans for sales, for income, for marketing and financial strategies and many others, but it happens that life is our most important business and we avoid doing plans for special topics in it like happiness. It is brilliant to work consciously in building the life we want and everything start in our mindset. Thanks for sharing this formula!

LaToyia Dennis

Wednesday 5th of July 2017

I NEEDED this right now....Happy moms are imperfect I became a happy mom when I decided it was okay to not be perfect and to not have it all together. Favorite sentence in the entire post.

Dania Santana

Friday 30th of June 2017

You are right, remaining happy in the midst of life's troubles requires us to be mindful and to seek moments of peace and quiet so we can tap into our inner strength and positivity. Thank you for sharing your formula!

Neyssa Jump

Tuesday 27th of June 2017

I too love Target shopping carts lol! What helps me get happy when I'm overwhelmed is self-care time. When I'm really overwhelmed a nice long shower and then smudging while meditating help me tremendously. Even a chapter of a book from a favorite author helps me.

Jojo Vito

Tuesday 8th of November 2016

these are great tips for a happy life. You will surely inspire many women like you.