Does it seem like your day never ends? One minute you’re waking the kids up, making breakfast, and running in a million directions and before you know it dinner needs to be on the table, baths, and you’re collapsing in bed. You barely have a minute to yourself. Busy moms need to take the time to take care of themselves! Constantly caring for and being in the service of others can take a major toll.
There are many ways to relax – the trick is finding what works for you. Some people just need a quick nap every now and then to recharge. Others find a hobby like photography that recharges their batteries and helps them unwind. Whatever it is, finding something to help you de-stress is important. Mom time refuels the tank so that you can give to your family as well as yourself in equal measure. Don’t be ashamed to sit for fifteen minutes doing nothing. If going outside and photographing the birds nest in your backyard to add to your web photo album makes you smile – do it! Reading a book for 30 minutes can also seem like heaven to many moms.
Here are a few tips to help you fit in some relaxation time:
1. Get Up Early. This might sound like the opposite of relaxing but if you have kids you know as soon as they are awake your day is off to a hurried pace. Getting up 30-60 minutes ahead of time gives you time for quiet solitude to sit, read a book, or meditate.
2. Turn Every Activities into Major Events. Everyone needs to bathe. Next time you take a bath light a few candles, use a special bubble bath and turn on some music. You’ve just taken something you would be doing anyway and made it a little extra special.
3. Ask for Help. It can feel like you’re expected to be super-mom but it’s important for kids to spend time with other people as well. Ask your spouse, or other family members for help. Maybe they can head to the park for an hour or two. Or maybe grandpa would love to take the kids fishing. Your children will benefit from making web photo album worthy memories and you’ll get the much needed time you need.
4. Always be Prepared, and Your Time won’t be Spent Rushing but in a More Relaxed mode. Pack lunches for the next day while you’re putting away dinner leftovers. Iron clothes and set out outfits ahead of time. Small things like this mean your day will be calmer.
5. Laugh! Study after study has shown that laughing reduces stress levels. Keep a funny calendar on your desk, subscribe for daily joke emails, or take 5 minutes to watch that funny YouTube video.
You must take time to care for your emotional and physical wellbeing so that you can be the best mom possible! You owe it to yourself to take a break and relax!
There are many ways to relax – the trick is finding what works for you. Some people just need a quick nap every now and then to recharge. Others find a hobby like photography that recharges their batteries and helps them unwind. Whatever it is, finding something to help you de-stress is important. Mom time refuels the tank so that you can give to your family as well as yourself in equal measure. Don’t be ashamed to sit for fifteen minutes doing nothing. If going outside and photographing the birds nest in your backyard to add to your web photo album makes you smile – do it! Reading a book for 30 minutes can also seem like heaven to many moms.
Here are a few tips to help you fit in some relaxation time:
1. Get Up Early. This might sound like the opposite of relaxing but if you have kids you know as soon as they are awake your day is off to a hurried pace. Getting up 30-60 minutes ahead of time gives you time for quiet solitude to sit, read a book, or meditate.
2. Turn Every Activities into Major Events. Everyone needs to bathe. Next time you take a bath light a few candles, use a special bubble bath and turn on some music. You’ve just taken something you would be doing anyway and made it a little extra special.
3. Ask for Help. It can feel like you’re expected to be super-mom but it’s important for kids to spend time with other people as well. Ask your spouse, or other family members for help. Maybe they can head to the park for an hour or two. Or maybe grandpa would love to take the kids fishing. Your children will benefit from making web photo album worthy memories and you’ll get the much needed time you need.
4. Always be Prepared, and Your Time won’t be Spent Rushing but in a More Relaxed mode. Pack lunches for the next day while you’re putting away dinner leftovers. Iron clothes and set out outfits ahead of time. Small things like this mean your day will be calmer.
5. Laugh! Study after study has shown that laughing reduces stress levels. Keep a funny calendar on your desk, subscribe for daily joke emails, or take 5 minutes to watch that funny YouTube video.
You must take time to care for your emotional and physical wellbeing so that you can be the best mom possible! You owe it to yourself to take a break and relax!
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