Happy New Year, everyone! Another year, another year of support from the @minnowsupport project!

It is a privilege to curate for #MSP-Curation every Saturday as a part of the @Minnowsupport initiative. "Peace, Abundance, Liberty" is the motto of PAL, which supports all Hive users, but notably the minnows.

And what a wonderful opportunity to pick five articles from LADIES of HIVE community, which is my main focus!

This week's prompts are: 1️⃣ What is the one lesson or knowledge you learned this year that benefitted you as a lady? ~ 𝐀𝐍𝐃 / 𝐎𝐑 ~ 2️⃣ What would you do differently or start doing for yourself next year?

@uchelee

What would I do differently in '24? Here we go.
I would not argue as often as I already do. I'm actually still learning the real meaning of the word "argue" as used by my friends and family. When I used to complain a lot (oh it feels good to use this in the past tense, I've improved a lot these past few months 💃🏾), I thought I was merely stating whys, explaining, etc. But nobody saw it that way, it was seen in a bad light, hence the changes. Same goes for arguing. I think it's basically a back and forth thing but I'm not quite sure. Either way, none of that anymore. I tend towards a fight to set things straight, establish wrong and prove a right. I guess it's because I'm a lawyer. It should be left at the offices though. That's almost toxic for informal relationships. I know now, and I will, going forward, not argue everything out.
° I'd learn to disagree within myself or maybe out loud and just leave it there, without arguing. I could make solid points, only if asked, without arguing.
° I'd also, as I'm already trying my best at, not let things get to me. At least, not easily, for starters. If a loved one did or said something to offend me, I'd remind myself in that moment, that they mean it from a place of love and are limited by their own idiosyncrasies, or perspective on life and move on. Without letting it change my mood, or wanting to harsh it out.
° I will also, as I've learnt, and are still trying hard to implement, not worry over things that are beyond my control. Hakuna matata right? This is as simple as it gets. It's common knowledge that worrying solves nothing. Rather, it invites more problems.

https://peakd.com/hive-124452/@uchelee/here-we-go

@roseri

3 months ago, I found out that I was going to be a mother again and that in 2024 I was going to hold my new baby in my arms. A new joy for our family!
This wonderful news led me to think about the importance of making changes to our family routine and, above all, to mentally prepare to receive our new gift.
As a mom, sometimes I tend to plan every detail. This year I want to embrace flexibility and spontaneity, allowing myself to enjoy unexpected moments without feeling the pressure of perfection so as not to stress myself out or overwhelm my family.
With the arrival of our baby, I know that time will be a treasure. Still, I will make a conscious effort to practice guilt-free self-care, whether it's with small quiet breaks or activities that energize me. One of the things I learned is that as mothers we need help and even more so in the postpartum stage. so I will delegate tasks and ask for help when necessary, building a solid support system between the 3 of us as a family, so that the burden does not fall solely on my shoulders.
This year, I aim to value and celebrate these daily achievements, reminding myself that even in the simplest tasks, there is a reason to smile.
One of the things I will prioritize this year is quality time with my family, creating special memories and strengthening family ties.
This next chapter in our family is a reminder of the need to take care of ourselves to care for our baby on the way. I am excited for what is to come and am ready to embrace these changes with gratitude and love.

https://peakd.com/hive-124452/@roseri/eng-spa-sharing-my-journey-as-a-mom-and-lessons-learned-compartiendo-mi-viaje-como-mama-y-las-lecciones-aprendidas-ladies-of

@osismi

This year that just ended was very important for me because I started in Hive, at a time when I was quite disoriented, I felt lost because I was in one way or another losing everything that for me formed my life.
Among the many things I learned, is the fact that in life everything depends a lot on the sense and focus we give it. It was and it is really difficult for me to accept that my children are far away, but it is a reality and therefore we have to accept it.
I started doing things that gave me pleasure, I love Hive and I have communities like @holos&lotus , @ladiesofhive and@womentribe where I have made good friends and found guidance and strength to grow and achieve stability.

https://peakd.com/hive-124452/@osismi/contest-166-learning-to-accept

@miyexi

The year 2023 was a year full of many blessings, despite some events that were not so pleasant, but this year I had the opportunity to enroll my 3 children in different extracurricular activities, in which I saw them happy and they developed well.
Seeing their joy in doing things they like was my greatest motivation, but it turns out that each of the activities were at different times and since I have three children, it was somewhat exhausting to maintain the routine.
In addition to all this, we had school activities, household chores and my activities as a blogger, because this is one of my favorite hobbies, writing is my passion, so all this meant that I hardly had time for myself, to take a break as it should.
During the recent December holidays I didn't have the energy to walk from here to there, all the fatigue was reflected when I stopped and took a short break, so I stayed at home enjoying the tranquility and enjoying that special time.
This made me reflect and think that I need to take a break whenever I see it necessary, that way I will maintain a better balance, it will even be reflected in my physical and emotional health.
Taking time to rest is as important as recreation, although perhaps these two are related, but many times recreation entails many preparations that do not help us achieve the objective, therefore we deserve some time anywhere so that we can recover. energy and in those cases, we can watch a movie, enjoy a day without having many activities or, most importantly, get enough sleep.

https://peakd.com/hive-124452/@miyexi/loh-166-or-que-harias-diferente-o-empezarias-a-hacer-por-ti-mismo-el-proximo-ano-mas-tiempo-para-descansar

@ruffatotmeee

Here are the two things I will start doing for myself. Just two, because I don't want to set and promise a lot, especially since I know that I can't do them all. Here you go:
First, I'll start decorating and organizing my room. The decorating will be first, but the organizing, I actually started this just last year and have been maintaining it till now. I failed to do that before because of laziness, but I'm a changed woman now, so I'll continue to do that. Laziness, please die! Hahaha.
As for the decorating, I really have a small, tiny space in one corner of our house. I don't even have my own door, which I find annoying sometimes because I can't even have my own privacy. When I was just a teenager, I was really mad that I didn't have a door, and Mom would often visit my room, and I would just discover that some of my pocketbooks were in wreckage because she ripped some of their pages. It's irking because I really hide them in a good place, but still, tsk. I can't complain that much, though, and will only cry, but at that time she is the law in this house. And I am too afraid to make a request.
Anyway, so many years have passed and it's still the same, but I'm used to it now. I just accepted that it's impossible to have my own room with a door, especially since they don't have one either. No door, then no problem, I just find a way to hide my room by putting a taller bag where I put some of my clothes. Because of that, my room became darker, which I really, really love. Thanks to that, even if people visit the house, they won't easily see the inside of my room.
Second, I'll start finding a way to burn those fats in my face and apply it to myself. If there's a particular exercise for that, then I'll do it. For sure, it's not that hard, no? Any suggestions about it, guys? I have to do some research too when it comes to this.
Is it really possible to change the shape of my face? I remember when I'm still in college, I used to have that rice shape of a face. It's kind of long, but at least it's not fatty, unlike now. That's really one of my insecurities. It makes me jealous, though, that even though some people are chubby, the shape of their faces is still pretty unlike mine. I feel like having a square-shaped face. This is also the reason why I don't take a picture at long range, I always want a selfie where it will only show my face. Because of that, I can play with the angle without showing the fat on my face.
To be honest, I'm not that fat, but I don't know why my face has so much fat in it, and it's wide too. I'll be happy if that fat will move into my booty, aigooo.

https://peakd.com/hive-124452/@ruffatotmeee/loh-166-two-things-ill-make-sure-to-do-this-year-for-myself-burn-the-fat-in-my-face-and-decorate-my-tiny-room

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