Follow these 11 commandments for being a Single, Sexy and Successful Mom:

1. Plan as much as you can: Set a Big Hairy Audacious Goal (BHAG) for self
2. Become financially independent and secure
3. Get healthy and take care of yourself: You cannot afford to fall sick
4. Instill a sense of responsibility and gratitude in your child
5. Forgive: It is not worth carrying the emotional burden
6. Never ever feel guilty: You are doing it right and you are doing it the best
7. Become a friend to your child: Being a mom or a dad is over-hyped, try becoming his confidant
8. Take risks: There's nothing worse in life than being ordinary
9. Don’t overprotect your child: Prepare your child to face the real world with confidence
10. Create a support group of diverse and inspirational individuals: Remember, girls compete but women empower each other
11. Smile so much that the world is envious of your stature!

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