While the role of stay at home moms is rewarding, it can be incredibly demanding too. From managing the entire household to struggling with the responsibilities of parenting, stay at home moms barely get little time for self-care. Are you also juggling with the responsibilities of a stay at home mom?
In this article:
From understanding why selfcare is important for your mental and physical well being, to how you could incorporate self-care tips in your daily routine, this article will explore some tips specifically tailored for moms like you. Delve into this article to find moments of respite, recharge your energy and enjoy your motherhood.
Understanding why you need self-care
Self-care is a way to nourish your mind, body, heart and soul. A very common problem staying at home Mom’s face is that they forget to nourish themselves. If you are among those busy moms denying safe care, it is a toxic trait! Having some time to yourself every day is vital to keep you mentally stable.
Morning routine
Being a mom might mean that your morning starts with changing diapers or making breakfast for your babies. Spending at least 30 mins caring for yourself in the morning will set your intention for the rest of the day. Get your hands on the rest of the house chores after you are done.
Waking up at least 40 minutes before your babies will help you achieve all your goals. Freshen up and have a glass of water.
The next thing you must do is spend five minutes outdoors, soaking yourself in the sunlight. You will feel instant energy and positivity rushing through your body.
Exercising right after that will kick-start your day. Skipping a rope is an instant way to sweat yourself and is much less time-consuming. 10 minutes of exercise will help you start with a good notion.
Spend the next 10 to 15 minutes writing your thoughts down. Doing this before you get on other house courses will help you function properly. It will rejuvenate your mind and make your vision clear.
Exercising for 45 minutes
Exercising is another self-care habit that will help you tremendously. You need to choose any form of exercise starting from Zumba to walking in the park.
Exercise helps in the release of feel-good hormones. It will keep you happy and healthy. Further, if you are a new mom, it will help you recover from the post-partum.
Read for 30 minutes
Reading every day for 30 minutes will keep your mind sharp. Mornings and the time before your bed is the best reading time. But busy moms might not get that luxury!
If you are not getting enough time to read you can help your kids with their literature subjects. There is plenty of fiction that you can discover with your kid.
You can also indulge in reading time with your kids. Take your kids out to a park and ask them to read a book, in the meantime, you can also take something of your liking and enjoy a little reading time beside them.
Takeaway
Taking care of yourself isn’t selfish. Rather, it is the path to becoming the best parent and partner you can be. With these above-mentioned tips you can balance the demands of motherhood without compromising your own well being.
