Mom Inspiring Moms

  Socializing with other people may be tough, especially if your skills in socialization are below par with the expectations of society.  More often than not, many people with poor social skills make other people uncomfortable without knowing it.  Now, these people do not deliberately do it, but oftentimes, they do so because of not becoming aware of social cues and interpersonal strategies that are essential for social beings to possess.  But the good thing is, it is still possible for people who struggle with social skills to improve on them.  In this article, we will explore the different behaviors that demonstrate weak social skills. So, if you want to know if you have good or poor social skills, read below!  No eye contact Eye contact is a basic and essential aspect of communication. It is a social cue that, though non-verbal, shows how interested and attentive you are with the person you are speaking with. Moreover, people who communicate with proper ...

One of the things that always makes me happy is walking. I love walking. I love the way walking makes me appreciate nature. Through walking, I appreciate the trees and flowers around me, the stray cats and the neighbor’s dogs (as long as they do not go near me), and the sounds of the birds chirping.  I spend an hour each day walking outdoors. I take 10,000 steps a day. I try to be as mindful as I can while I am walking. I tune in to my thoughts while walking. I listen to my emotions while walking. I become a metacognitive person while walking. What I’m trying to say is that walking gives me the clarity of mind that I need to help me be as calm and peaceful as possible.  My daily morning routine starts the moment Tala is in school. Once Tala is deposited in her classroom, I put on my walking shoes, take my phone, keycard, and wallet with me, put on my shades and cap, and head outside to walk.  And the minute I lock the door, my walking mood is turned on. And in this story,...

  Once upon a time, there lived a very pretty princess named Lucia. She had silky long hair and she loved wearing a crown on her head. Princess Lucia got her crown on her 11th birthday, and she loved it so much that she never took it off. She wore it while sleeping and she wore it even during her swimming classes at princess school.  Lucia did not care even if the townspeople thought that she was weird… or eccentric… or different. She loved being herself, which made the people dislike her more.  When Lucia turned 18 years old, her father, the king, wanted her to marry a rich and handsome prince from another kingdom. But, the princess did not want to settle down just yet. She told her father that she wanted to explore first, learn more about the world, and travel to other places before she gets married.  The king and the queen were dumbfounded upon hearing the princess’s plan for her future. After all, every lady in the kingdom would die for the opportunity to marry t...

             Are you ready?  Let’s begin. Get in a comfortable position. Sit or lie down. Close your eyes. But if you happen to be driving on the road, especially on the expressway, better keep your eyes open and meditate once you reach your destination.  Breathe in through your nose. Hoping everything smells nice at this point. Exhale through your mouth.  Now, if you happen to be in a bus or in a train or in a crowded place, you can exhale through your mouth but inside your shirt.  You wouldn’t want to be in a fight for something unpleasant that comes out from there.  Now relax. Feel the sensation of your breath as it travels through your body.  Inhale energy. Exhale stress.  Inhale positivity. Exhale negativity… like your toxic boss… or flight delays… or traffic jams… or a fight with a loved-one… or a poor service from a spa… or losing at chess… or finding out about a late onset lactose intolerance… or seeing a dead...

Etiquette refers to a set of rules that define acceptable behavior when people are in a social setting. Displaying etiquette is important because it helps us to think about our conduct and how we act in different contexts. Moreover, having good etiquette makes us become aware of the feelings of others when they are with us.                                      However, there are certain occasions when we fail to demonstrate proper etiquette. When this happens, people around us feel uncomfortable with us. Depending on their level of discomfort in our presence, they may even decide to stay away from us in social settings.  This article  will discuss 5 common etiquette mistakes that are often encountered in social settings.  Pointing at People Using Fingers We are so used to pointing at people using our fingers, but this is an etiquette concern that we should stop doing. When we ar...

  As parents, we say many things to our kids every day… We give reminders about school, we check if they have done their errands, we ask if they ate healthy snacks, and so on.  But what if I tell you, of all the stuff that we tell our kids every day, there are 4 simple sentences that are essential for us to tell them every day?  Let us start with the first one.   I love you! The most important message that our kids need to hear from us every day is “I love you!”  “I love you without any conditions!” As a parent, it is important to understand that it is our job to love our children unconditionally.  No matter how they show up, tell them “I love you!” Even if they mess up, the message is still the same - “I love you!” Letting our kids know that we love them is such a powerful message that triggers positive emotions and feelings of security.                    ...