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.
