4 Fantastic Tips To Help Moms Unwind
Believe me, there’s nothing quite like being a mother to tire you out. My little ones are constantly running around and making mischief. While I wouldn’t change them for the world, I do need some time out now and then. As a mom, it’s important that you get the rest you need on a day to day basis. Otherwise, before you know it, you will start to feel drained and it will affect your parenting more than you know.
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Still, finding the time to unwind and relax isn’t always as easy as it sounds. When you’re coping with more than one kid like I am, it’s hard to find the time for yourself. Over the years, I’ve learned a few handy tips in this area. Here are just four ways that you might want to unwind tonight. Enjoy!
Start a positivity journal
No matter how much we like to fool ourselves, we all have things in our life that we ought to be thankful for. For example, I am extremely appreciative of my children and the joy they bring me on a daily basis. The problem is that all too often, we forget the things that make us happy. That’s why writing them down is such a brilliant idea.
Starting a positivity journal will help you focus your mind on the things that really matter in your life. Every day, write down just three things that have made you smile. I promise you will find yourself smiling a whole lot more than ever before.
Have a distraction-free 30 minutes
When you lead a seriously busy lifestyle, having just 30 minutes to yourself can feel like utter bliss. After you’ve tucked the kids away in bed, you should make an effort to take half an hour to just unwind and relax. Don’t just flick the TV on and sit on the couch; curl up with a good book or even listen to some music instead. Taking the time to just relax and be yourself is a great way to calm your nerves. If you get into this tiny habit, it could make all the difference.
Get a massage
When was the last time you treated yourself to a massage? Can you even remember? As parents, we often feel guilty when we spend time or money on ourselves. It seems like we are somehow betraying our children when we do this. Still, it’s crucial that you look after yourself now and then.
If you simply cannot afford a professional massage, talk to your partner and see if they will do it for you. Enjoying a relaxing time with them could be just what you need to make you feel right as rain.
Focus your breathing
It might sound silly but the way that you breathe has a serious effect on how you feel in yourself. If you want some instant relief, you should try some breathing exercises. Focussing on deep breathing means that you will calm your body and your mind in one go. Personally, I have found this to be very useful. If you’ve only got a minute or so, it’s worth taking the time to focus your breathing. You will relax in an instant.
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These are some great tips! Sometimes it’s as simple as just stopping and taking a minute to breathe. Great reminder!
Journaling is a great way to soothe the mind and unwind. I try to do a mix of thoughts or what happened in my day, along with a few things I’m grateful for, and find it very beneficial.
It’s never easy when you’re adjusting to a new life especially if that includes a baby… or two! I think these are awesome tips. It’s important to stay positive.
Great tips! As a mom it is so important to take time for ourselves to help keep our sanity. I think focusing on our breathing is so important. It helps you be mindful of what your body is telling you and to stay calm even under stress or anxiety which are pretty much daily emotions for moms.
great sharing! i badly need some unwind moments! lol. i must try this!
I love the thought of the positive idea journal. Well I guess these tips will also helpful not only to moms but to anyone.
very fantastic tips!! this is something me and my mom needs! lol. a little advice of travel will be so much fine to us haha lol
I’m not a mom yet but I can put this tips to good use. Sometimes I am burnout because of work and kids living in our house. We should have a break and breath from time to time.
These are excellent tips to get moms a few minutes of relaxation! It is hard to remember to take the time, I usually aim towards just a few minutes every morning with my coffee. 🙂
Great tips! I love how you talk about the positivity journal. I also loved the massage idea.
I love positivity journals! These are wonderful ideas for unwinding for anyone!
These are helpful tips! Since my son is older now, I don’t have to be so tired out but I can relate those days when he was little. #2 is my favorite way to unwind.
I really like your tips and find them to be helpful. I’ve never thought about starting a prositivity journal but it’s something I know I’d enjoy and it would help me unwind.