Being a mom is a full-time job – one that pays in seeing your kids grow to become happy, fulfilled, and successful. However, the process is not so easy for mothers considering the amount of attention children require, especially when you have to combine that with a business or job.
Mothers are naturally selfless; hence it’s easy to forget about your self-care while paying attention to every other thing.
I have seen mothers who barely prioritized their self-care and ended up feeling disorganized and out of balance.
Here’s a reminder that you deserve some attention too, and there’s nothing selfish about that. With these minimalist self-care tips, you’ll be able to avoid common symptoms like exhaustion, stress, illness, etc. that many busy moms go through.
1. Stay Connected with Others
While juggling between various activities, you should squeeze out time for a get-together with family and friends. To do this effectively, you can decide that every last Saturday of every month will be a date night. You could go window shopping, have a walking date or do something creative with your company.
You can also choose to invite your family, neighbors, or friends over for dinner at least twice a month and enjoy their company while at it. This is good for your mental health.
2. Quit Doing Everything Alone
Your life is hectic, but you don’t have to face the various challenges alone. Help is available in many sources and can often deliver the best results for your family as well as you. Home care assistance for your parents ensures that they can enjoy the best quality of life as well as their independence. It also frees up more time for you to complete other tasks while the time you spend with your parents is more magical.
There are many other areas of life where you can seek support from others. Running a carpool rota with other parents you trust can be a good option. Alternatively, you could consider hiring a landscape gardener or a cleaner to take some of the pressure off of your shoulders. If it makes your life a little easier, it’s worthwhile.
3. Get Physical
This could mean regular exercise where you either hire a personal trainer or enroll in an outdoor yoga class. It’s a great way to stay refreshed, boost your energy level, improve your heart health and enjoy life from a minimalist approach.
You can also try something different by taking your bike out on a spin or engaging in a fun run. Just remember to relax and have fun while at it.
4. Boost Your Brain
No matter how busy you are, you ought to make out time for activities that boost your brainpower, and an example of that is meditation.
You can also practice self-care by reading a great book, writing in your journal (I do this often when I’m beginning to feel mentally stressed), or engage in a crossword puzzle with your kids.
5. Pick Up A New Skill
What’s that activity you once enjoyed but sidelined since you became a busy mom? It could be sports, painting, playing instruments, or even trying out new recipes. Now, can you remember how much excitement and fulfillment you derived from doing them?
Maybe it’s time to revisit that. The best part is that if you devote about 30 minutes to 1hour to it once every week or more, it could make a lot of positive difference.
6. Loosen Up More
Have you thought about dancing in your living room or bedroom, using a plastic bottle to imitate a microphone?
I remember the first time I tried this; I didn’t know I could have so much fun with what seemed like a silly act.
As a busy mom, you need such moments where you tune in to one of your favorite songs and either dance with your kids or show them you still have the steps of a dancer.
How about hosting a game night in your home with some popcorn or going out to see a comedy show? When you start trying these tips, you’ll realize that; busy moms can also be fun moms.
Bonus: Treat Yourself Better
When was the last time you dipped yourself in a hot bath and just enjoyed the feel of it with a red glass of wine beside you?
It’s not too late to practice this often, and you can take it a step further by planning a spa day, getting a facial or full body massage. It’s all up to you, and you should squeeze in the time.
Being a mom is the best thing ever. It’s demanding yet rewarding; luckily, you can factor in self-care with these minimalist ideas. And guess what? I found out that most of these activities do not take so much time to perform, yet the benefits are enormous.
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