Saying yes all the time won't make me Wonder Woman. It will make me a worn out woman.

I want my kids to head out the door full of peace, not the echoes of my frustrations.

Don't let the hurt of today blind you to the hope of tomorrow. Disappointment ushers in a new appointment.

Progress. Just make progress. It's okay to have setbacks and the need for do-overs. It's okay to draw a line in the sand and start over again - and again. Just make sure you're moving the line forward. Move forward. Take baby steps... Then change will come. And it will be good.

Sip the shame so you won't have to guzzle the regret.

Find that courageous yes. Fight for that confident no.

Motherhood - no matter if you're a working mom or stay at home mom - is really tough sometimes. It can really leave us each day with a sense of wondering if we're doing it right. You know, it's a long term investment. You don't see big returns in the short term. Raising a child can easily pull you into being hyper-focused on the tough everyday moments of life.