Why do mums need to boost energy?
A common complaint from mums is that they feel exhausted and need to boost energy. I have devised four easy steps to help mums boost energy. I promise you will feel more energised and happier from implementing them.
Being a mum is one of the most rewarding jobs in the world. But let’s be honest: it’s incredibly hard work. It’s tiring and it’s stressful. And if you’re also juggling work outside the home, a family illness, ageing parents, or a renovation project, these demands are multiplied.
Are you feeling exhausted from placing everyones happiness and needs first? Yes, I was one of those Mums that filled everyone else’s cup and was left snapping and yelling at her kids constantly. I would put the kids to bed seeing it as chore instead of a special moment to savour together. There was simply no more fuel in the tank. I just needed a boost of energy.
The first step after recognising I wanted to change was, looking at my values. I wasn’t being the role model I wanted to be for my kids. They learn from everything we do, so why wasn’t I nurturing myself? Yes, I did feel guilty at the beginning but remembering my values helped to change my mindset.
Easy steps to boost energy for mums-
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Scheduled at least ten minutes everyday for yourself doing something that you enjoy. If you do this each day it will become a habit. I love to read before bed and enjoy a cuppa for 20 minutes on my own in the afternoon (kids watching a TV show).
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Schedule one hour on the weekend when there are more opportunities for people to take care of the kids. I usually find an hour on a Saturday doing some kind of exercise or gardening.
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Schedule half a day once a month to take a break from your usual routine. This has been found to give the same boost of happiness as a holiday. I love catching up with a group of friends in Melbourne once a term.
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Breathe. Deep breathing into your stomach will calm the nervous system, lowers the heart rate and improves mood. I like to use the apps Relax Lite or Smiling Minds at least once a day to regulate my breathing and bring back focus and calmness.
