Deliberate Mothers Principles

Just read a great reminder from April Perry about Deliberate Mothers. Wanted to keep this for my record.

I love the 4 suggestions:
(1) Deliberate mothers read, watch, and listen to uplifting things that can reach the “real” person inside.
I was thinking about how i’ve been reading online news lately… ksl & foxnews. I somehow think I need to be informed to prepare for what’s ahead in the world. But mostly it just drags down. I think spending 5 minutes reading the scriptures would be more uplifting. I’m sure I’ll hear about anything major that happens so the reminder to SEEK OUT THE BEST THINGS is a good one.

(2) Deliberate mothers tell the best part of their stories.
Remember yesterday. Not my best day. Focused on the HARD. Tried to recoup by remembering BLESSINGS. But – trying harder today to focus on the right thing to begin with. Keepin’ it real includes tell the best part of life! Love that!

(3) Deliberate mothers remind themselves of what is important every single day.
This one is tricky. I spend a lot of time thinking… but I don’t always keep the top priorities at the top of my mind. Quotes, scriptures, uplifting music helps me stay on track with mothering and duty.

(4) Deliberate mothers surround themselves with like-minded mothers.
Oh – love this! I’ve been thinking this summer how blessed I am to have friends who I can turn to for advice and a listening ear. I love that there are people in my life who understand parenting children at this time. I love the support and encouragement I receive from these sweet gals. Ward friends, school-parent friends, random friends, friends from AZ, FL, & TN, high school friends. So great to have good women to talk with!