Self-Care Tips for Moms
Being a mom is a wonderful, rewarding experience. Being a mom is also a tough job. We are here to remind you that you are important to many people and that you need to take care of yourself, too! If you aren’t feeling your best, you can’t give your best to everyone else! Here are some self-care tips and reminders to help you take care of YOU.
Take Daily Time to Reflect and Relax
As busy as our days are, we need to remember to take breaks throughout the day to reflect and relax. Our brain never does well when it’s thinking of a thousand things all at one time. We need to let our brain calm down and become silent at times. Even a 5-minute break in the day to meditate or do deep breathing exercises can do wonders for our stress level by helping the brain get quiet for a moment. Want to de-stress in a different way this spring? Learn how to reflect and relax while gardening.
Eat Fruits and Veggies
We all know we have to eat fruits and veggies as part of a healthy, balanced diet, so here is your reminder to do so. Fruits and vegetables are full of the vitamins and minerals our bodies need to function and heal properly and to have the energy you need to get through your busy days. Without these essential nutrients, our bodies don’t function at their best. Who will make our kids’ lunches when we aren’t functioning well? Want an easy way to get 30 different fruits, veggies and berries into your day and into your kids as well? Learn more about Juice Plus and how kids can get it for free with an adult order!
Make Time for Exercise
Again, we need to be there for our kids and we don’t just want to be present, we want to be actively involved. No more exhausted, brain-fog mom, but more purposeful, engaged mom. When we exercise, our blood begins to flow faster through our bodies. Our blood carries vitamins, minerals, water, and other important nutrients to the parts of our body that aren’t the strongest and helps to make them stronger. Exercise also releases endorphins (happy hormones) that improve our mood and give us a burst of energy. That’s why exercise is so important for our hectic schedules. If our bodies are functioning at full capacity, then we can be more involved in our children’s lives instead of just going through the motions. Try adding 20-30 minutes of exercise to your day and see how much it can improve your energy and stamina! Make your exercise fit into your busy day. Kids have soccer practice? Walk a few laps around the field while they play. Kids want to go to the park? Take their bikes and ride or walk along with them. Get creative on how you incorporate movement – but once you see how good it makes you feel you will want to find even more ways to get your body moving.
Listen to Music
Have you ever noticed how your mood changes when a specific song comes on the radio? What about that glare from your teen when you start rapping the lyrics to an Eminem song? Music can play a large part in our moods. If you want to be happy, make a playlist of uplifting music that will help you be happier. When you begin to feel down, stressed, or anxious, turn on that playlist and see if it helps.
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Sometimes We Need Extra Help
We are not superheroes. We are human, and humans aren’t meant to do everything. Moms sometimes feel like they have to do it all. When moms begin feeling the pressure from trying to be “perfect” their mental health may begin to suffer. It is okay to seek help when needed. Examples of help may include:
- Hiring a nanny or babysitter to give you some kid-free time for yourself
- Hiring a cleaning lady
- Signing up for a healthy food delivery service to help with a few meals a week
- Asking dad to pitch in with household chores or with running kids to activities
- Going to a moms group to be around other understanding women
- Seeking mental health counseling