How do you feel when you are juggling breastfeeding, diapers, laundry, baths and bedtimes?

Diapers! Laundry! Breastfeeding! Dreams fade when life seems overwhelming. Read on for tips on how to move from overwhelmed to happy.

Focus on what matters. Only a few dreams really matter to you. Dreams like being a great mom. Dreams of reinventing a better life for your children. Dreams of protecting your baby with your perfect breastmilk.

Fluff is anything that diverts attention from your dreams. For some, social media or super-clean houses are fluff. To keep on track, list your dreams on notecards and post them around your home. Decide where to invest your time and imagine how you will feel when your dreams come true.

Which of these real mom recommendations speaks to your heart?

• Enjoy this season in life. Nothing lasts forever. Enjoy, rather than rush, through your breastfeeding days. Soak up the joy of your baby’s smile, smells and touch.
• Satisfy your baby’s dream. Breastfeeding is your baby’s greatest joy. For nine long months, your baby heard your voice, felt your actions and enjoyed your favorite foods. Now they want to see, smell and touch you. Breastfeeding keeps your connection alive and helps feel secure.
• Conquer your inner fears. Fear tells you that your breastfeeding journey will fail. Love tells you to proceed with determination and no regrets. Ignore the naysayers. You are stronger than you think.

Which of these dream-maker tips will you try this week?

• Share your hopes and dreams. The simple act of sharing your dreams with others increases your commitment. Example: Tell others if you plan to breastfeed for a full year or longer.
• Set deadlines. Do you want to breastfeed for a full year? Mark your destination date on your calendar.
• Work your plan. Push yourself to do what you set out to do, even when it seems challenging or impossible. If you are facing breastfeeding challenges, help is just a click away.