Being mum to younger children are more than having a hectic and stressful life. With the kids getting older, some of the stresses and strains of parenthood resolve themselves, making life a little easier. Obviously, there will be the stresses and worries with the kids growing up, but unlike when they’re little they no longer require constant care.
If you want to be at your best as a mummy, you really need to handle your stress very wisely.You need to de-stress and unwind instead of exhausting yourself over issues—big or small. When it comes to taking some time out for ourselves, a lot of us are hesitant to do so. However, it really is important to give your mind and body some time to relax.
If you are wondering what the best methods of relaxation for busy mums. Below is a list of tips and ideas for relaxing and unwinding, give these a try, and I promise that you’ll feel calmer and more in control.
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Start your day with yoga:
A great way to a calm start is to wake up and spend 20-minutes practicing yoga or some stretches. This should help you to let go of any stress and should relax your mind and body so that you’re able to drift off to sleep more easily.
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Get yourself a relaxing bubble bath:
Fill the tub with water, add some bubble bath or a few drops of lavender oil – lavender helps the body to relax and unwind. You could also dot some candles or flameless candles about, to help set the mood and make the room feel more relaxing.
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Use nap time to rest and refuel:
Take some time out to take out in the hours to the day to take a few mini naps. Aim to take at least 15-minutes out at nap time to sit down with a cup of warm tea and play along a few online games such poker or bingo games. Even a few minutes of alone time should make you feel calmer and more relaxed.
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Spend time with your Child:
Take a break from parenting and spend some real time with your child. Abandon yourself completely to the play with them without a deadline or time line or goal.
Life as a mum, is always but a roller coaster ride when you have so much of responsibilities to carry but following on a daily routine that is a perfect blend of both work and fun is certainly something to look forward to, in your lives!