This component is not visible to others. Emotional stability, mental health and knowledge can make or break your mind. Emotional stability refers to a person being able to balance their emotions. When the emotion of sadness is dominant over your mind, depression creeps in. You can experience a lack of interest in activities and life. Once your mind is broken down you lose hope. As a Mother, we cannot allow our minds to break down. We have a child or children depending on us. It is important that you take care of your mind, and keep your emotions in check. Start by writing your emotions into a journal or even talking to someone close to you. Take up a hobby to promote “Me Time”. I suggest doing some of these activities without your children. When you start to feel overwhelmed, Mediate. Close your eyes, take a deep breath and relax your body. Never give up. I know it may seem hard and impossible. You will get through it. Take each day at a time. Depression can take you to dark and lonely places. Isolation may seem like the answer, but it is only feeding your depression. I used to put on my smile before I went to my classes and work. Even though inside I felt empty, alone and lost. I felt alone even when I was surrounded by friends. I learned how to hide my depression. It was my secret battle. That was my mistake. I wasn’t dealing with the problem. As you can imagine it got worse. My mind felt like it was flooded. I had to get help. Counseling helped me break the cycle of depression. My fake smile started to turn into real joy. Schedule “Me Time” activities during the week, even if they are only five minutes