New York, Mar 1: After a highly publicized divorce from ex Jesse James, Sandra Bullock credits life as a new mom with helping her become a better person.

While her ex has continued to land himself into the tabloids, getting engaged to his rebound-romance Kat Von D and announcing plans to release a memoir, Bullock has focused on being a mom, reports the New York Daily News.

"It''s made me a better person," she told NBC''s Maria Menounos about her new life.

"I''m more patient and accommodating. I really appreciate where I am."

A lot has happened since Sandra Bullock took home the Oscar for Best Actress at last year''s Academy Awards.

The `Blind Side' actress, 46, has since taken some time off from acting to focus on her son.

"I just did my first day of work in over a year and a half on Friday," she said. (ANI)