Have you ever felt like THE WORST mom EVER? I have, and it isn’t pretty when it happens. For the longest time, I thought I was alone in my self-doubt, self-blame, and self-shame; it turns out, most of the moms I talk to constantly second-guess and question themselves, wondering whether they are failing miserably at …
Elayna Fernandez ~ The Positive MOM
Is motherhood stressing you out? Stress, by definition, is “a state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or very demanding circumstances.” That sounds familiar! Motherhood is a privilege and a blessing, yet it is okay to admit that it can also be a stressful juggling act. If you sometimes feel burnt out, …
This past week has been one of the toughest in a while. Maybe I say that because my Little Pigeon is now 20 months old and I already forgot how I felt when I was pregnant… but really… hear me out: moving (that alone is A LOT), a flat tire, back pain, toothache, and the engorgement …
“When one grows… we all grow..” is the motto that inspired Ana Flores to launch the We All Grow Summit. Isn’t it true that when a member of family, a network, a community grows, the ripple effect is inevitable, immeasurable, and undeniable? Imagine a room full of Latinas, bloggers, entrepreneurs, business executives, moms, sisters, daughters…women, …
I can’t believe we’re already on Step 5 of the “How To Set Clear Firm Healthy Boundaries Without Feeling Guilty” series. With each post, we’ve been getting closer to getting unstuck, and unlocking strategies to healthier relationships through boundaries that are not too loose so we can receive the respect we desire and deserve, and …
Do you believe that you can literally create what you want in life? I didn’t. Many people are surprised when I tell them I’m really a skeptic at heart. You see, I am a woman of deep conviction, yet all my faith was built on the foundation of questioning, pondering, wondering. I see doubt as …
I fell in love with storytelling when I was a little girl. Telling stories has always been a balm for my soul, and I felt so grateful that God made a way for me to be able to do it consistently as my business and to find prosperity for myself and for my family. When …
I’m loving your responses to my “How To Set Clear Firm Healthy Boundaries Without Feeling Guilty” series… and I want to give you the rest of the puzzle pieces a lot sooner so you can finally put the steps together and be empowered to design a new life in which you get your needs met …
Many moms are very skeptical of starting a positive affirmations ritual. After all, who needs to add yet another item to the to-do list? As moms, we learn to be quite protective of our time and strive to prioritize… and that’s a great pursuit. However, if you are intrigued about the power of positive affirmations, …
When I shared the ABCs of Positive Parenting, many of you asked me to make a printable so you could frame it, laminate it, or display it on your fridge. Well, guess what? I listened… and I went to work and created a companion for our day to day journey to be the Positive Mom we …