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If you find yourself overwhelmed because you’re trying to do all the things that your 75 favorite bloggers are doing, force yourself to take a month off from the internet. There’s so much bad information out there that is making you feel like a worse mom, and it’s not building you up — it’s tearing you down.

Moms, you know what is feeding your anxiety, and sometimes you just need to cut it off.

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As an added incentive, our junior high girls are often finding their value in how many likes they get on Instagram and by comparing themselves to other people. If we moms don’t take charge and stop the comparison in our own lives, how we can expect to raise our girls with a healthy view of themselves?

3.) Live authentically. Whether you work from home, go to the office every day or are a full-time, stay-at-home mom, it is truly important for you to allow full expression of who you are, at home and in the workplace. Don’t put on airs for anybody. Don’t pretend to be someone you’re not — that doesn’t make you or anyone else happy. This seems very elementary, but sometimes we have to remind ourselves of who we are and let that authentic person come through. You and your family will be the better for it.

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Moms, I know this is not easy — and is much easier said than done. But listen to me: You are worth every moment you spend fighting for your own peace, authentic — and your contentment. Your children are worth it. Your family is worth it.

Don’t let comparison and perfection steal one more moment of your life and your joy!

It’s time to tell it goodbye.

Dr. Meg Meeker has practiced pediatrics and adolescent medicine for more than 30 years. She is the author of the new book, “Hero: Being the Strong Father Your Children Need” (Regnery Publishing, May 2017), as well as a number of digital parenting resources and online courses, including The 12 Principles of Raising Great Kids. [lz_pagination]