4 Ways To Take Better Care Of Yourself As A Busy Mom

When you’re a busy mom with kids to look after, work to do, and chores to get done, it's easy to start neglecting yourself because there are only so many hours in the day. You really shouldn't. After all, your kids depend on you and if you are not feeling great, they will notice and it will be hard on you all. Not only that, ut you deserve to be happy and well in your own right too!

1. Don’t try to do it all

Many busy mothers burn themselves out because they try to do it all. They try to be everything to everyone, from doting mother to diligent members of staff, to cook, cleaner, and family problem solver. It’s noble to want to give so much of yourself, but it will just end up with you spreading yourself too thin.

So, if you need to have a break and order takeout pizza instead of cooking or if you need to relax your parenting for an evening to have a break while the kids watch a Disney movie, go ahead and do it. You matter too and no one can do everything all of the time. Give yourself a break.

2. Get physical 

Focusing on your physical wellness will make you feel more energized, less achy, and better in terms of your mental health too. From tsking up jogging to visiting Kersenbrock Chiropractic for some stretching and massage therapy, anything you can do to focus on the body in a physical way will really help you to take better care of yourself.

3. Get ready to relax

It can be hard to force yourself to relax when you have so much on your plate, but actually taking time out will refresh you and, not only make you feel better but also re-energize you so that you can get those things you need to do done more efficiently and probably more effectively too. 

So, book that spa day, relax in bed with a good book, lock the bathroom door and take a bubble bath or do whatever it is that relaxes you as often as you can, even if it’s just meditating for 5 minutes here and there. You will feel so much better if you do.

4. But keep your brain busy too

That being said, you shouldn't spend all of your free time relaxing. It is fair to say that, keeping your brain busy is also an important thing to do for yourself. Not only will doing things like crossword puzzles or meditation help to keep your brain healthy, but it will put you into a flow state where you feel good and you can concentrate more.

No matter how many diapers you have to change, Little League games you have to attend, or work presentations you have to do, you are important and you need to take good care of yourself! Hopefully, the ideas above will help you to do just that and you can find a better balance that will make life easier and more enjoyable, while also helping you to stay fit and healthy too.