Self-Care Tips for Busy home maker Moms
Being a mom is exhausting. But, being a mom is also a lot of fun and the best thing ever. As moms, we tend to overlook ourselves. We’re so busy making sure the little’s are taken care of, working and maintaining a home.but self-care is so important and it took a long time to realize it. So became a better mother, a better wife and a better person to yourself, you have to take care of yourself .
Here are some tips you may find helpful!
Putting Yourself First as A Mom & It is Important
All moms have demanding lives which means that their health and wellbeing is often put on the backburner. Being a mom is a 24-hour job, which can be even more stressful and take care of other responsibilities.
one of my previous posts on strategies for you need to find inner peace, everyday reciting positive affirmations as one of the ways to achieving inner peace and happiness.
Affirmations go out into the universe and what we speak come to pass. This is a powerful self-care practice which can be done almost anywhere, so for a busy mum, this practice is great.
Self-care snippets
As a busy mum, you may be too pressed for time to have a full on self-care routine.
You could set aside a few minutes a day to concentrate on your favourite self-care practices instead.
Another suggestion is to set aside a few minutes for stretching when you wake up, journaling, listening to your favourite podcast or youtube channel, or for practising deep breathing.
Prioritise sleep. Getting enough sleep is self-care. Don’t let anybody tell you otherwise! It may be surprising that I have put this at the top of the busy mum’s list, but not getting enough sleep can wreak havoc on the body.
Sleep deprivation can affect body weight. The levels of the hormones in the body which control feelings of hunger or fullness are affected by sleep. Sleep deprivation also causes the release of insulin, which leads to increased fat storage and a higher risk of type 2 diabetes. Shocking isn’t it?
The consequences of sleep deprivation can also include swollen, sunken eyes, dark circles and dehydrated skin. So you see friends, the saying “get your beauty sleep” is a very relevant one when it comes to self-care.
To find some time for yourself
Although it’s important you’re always there for your kids when they need you; it’s just as important to take some time away for yourself to re-charge your batteries. Take a walk, see your friends or perhaps join the gym and socialize with new people. Doing activities you enjoy should make you feel much happier in yourself, which will then reflect on your kids and make them feel content too.
Write in a Journal – As busy moms, we often don’t have time to think. We get so caught up in the chaos of motherhood and life. Take a journal or a little notebook and just write. Jot down what you are grateful for. Writing has really helped me take more life in daily and really appreciate all that I do have!
Seek help
I can’t stress enough how important for self-care asking for help is. Sure, it’s great being a mum who has her home, career or business in order, but sometimes a mum needs some help to enable her get some rest or time to herself.
Before getting to the stage of feeling unable to cope with whatever situation you are going through, ask for help. If you have a family member that can help with babysitting, don’t be too shy to ask.
Where there are no family members that can help, it is possible to find alternative options such as nanny-share which enables parents to share a nanny with a friend or another local family.
To be a role model
All moms wish for is their children to look up to them as they grow up. One of the most important pieces of advice you’re likely to give your child is for them to put themselves before others whenever they feel pressured or know they need to do what’s best for them, regardless of what others may think. By putting yourself first on the odd occasion, you’ll be agreat role model for your children, who will then be likely to lead by your example.
