A mum’s hustle never ends. Whether you’re in corporate, earning by day and parenting by night, or you’re a stay-at-home mama who tends to kids 24/7 – we’ve all got unique challenges that make every day an effort. Giving yourself some time by asking your husband to take over for you for a few hours on the weekends can make you feel recharged and ready to face the new, busy week ahead. Read on to find 3 De-Stressing Techniques for Busy Mums.
But even when you get the chance to ‘treat yourself’, so to speak, mom-guilt might still get the best of you. That simply means that you might struggle to find practically in spending a lot for yourself! So the solution? Here are 3 low-cost de-stressing techniques for busy moms that won’t put a dent on your wallet, but will definitely give you that million-dollar feeling.
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Sweat It Out
Many mums have found that the best zero cost solution for accumulated stress is to sweat it out. Sure, you might be thinking “I don’t have time for fitness!” but this isn’t really so much about reclaiming your pre-pregnancy body as it is about curbing tension. Remember – you can’t pour from an empty vessel! Making room for ‘mum time’ can help you be your best for your kids.
Try to discover an exercise routine that makes you feel recharged. It can be anything from jogging to stretching, to yoga, or simply walking around your home for a few minutes. Again, it doesn’t have to have the elaborate preparations, the pre and post workout meals, the cute workout clothes or anything like that. Just get your body moving and reduce stress by physical exertion.
Pamper Yourself and Unwind
If your husband can hold down the fort for an hour or two, then you might want to consider a pamper sesh in your own bathroom. Run the hot water, get in the tub, and just soak it up for a while. It works because even showers have to be rushed when you’re a mum. So simply being able to enjoy those few, sweet, intimate moments can be a real treat.
If you’d like, you can soak it up with your smartphone in hand so you can clock in those social media minutes. Afterward, you can extend the pamper session to include an elaborate skin care routine. After all – how would it be different from any old bath if you don’t do something special throughout the process?
Once that’s done, consider a spritz of your favourite fragrance. A wonderful scent to try would be the Copycat formula inspired by Aventus for Her. It’s feminine yet strong – exactly the kind of scent you’d need to refresh your energy! Then spend a few minutes in bed for a while and refocus. You’re sure to feel like your tank is full after the whole process.
Find a Mum Group
You’re probably thinking you’ve hardly got enough time to hop in the car and meet with a group, but Internet groups don’t need the same commitment! Whenever you feel a little extra stressed, reach out to mums in your cyber-circle to talk about what you’re stressing over. It can feel so incredibly
I love a hot, relaxing bubble bath with a gorgeous smelling candle!
I struggled with this for many years, because I was new to the area and totally overwhelmed with being a new mom. These are good tips to follow.
Being a new mum can be overwhelming, this tiny little bundle completely rules everything
I don’t have kids myself but I still find exercise good for my mind and soul and helping me to do everything else I need to do in my life x
I think just taking time out to do something really does help, walking the dogs is where I can do this
Working out is a big one for me. I feel that I am always at my best on the days I work out and do it right.
I want to pamper so bad. Being exhausted from work this week and lack of sleep really stressed me a lot.
I totally get how you feel
These are such great ideas as I am always in need of de-stressing, I do have a walking mums group and find that I take a few hours off per week to meet them
I always need to de stress for some reason, walking helps me clear my head
Stress seems to be part of my daily existence. When things get too rough, the thing that works for me best is for me to find some physical activity. I hop on my bike and pedal my stress away. I will try your tip about pampering. It has also been a while since I pampered myself.
I am with you there, I seem to forever be getting stressed by one thing or another, I find going for a walk or some tlc helps me
These are all great suggestions. I need to try to meet up with some of my mummy friends. It’s not always easy to do but can really help reduce those stress levels. It can be nice t have a break from the kids too.
It is lovely getting out with friends, I see friends who I used to work with 30 years ago every now and then and it is always a great night. Yesterday when I was stranded with a broken dowm car, my best friend from school came to my rescue and not seen her for nearly 2 years
Great ideas here! Lord knows I could do with some destressing – I will have to give a couple of these a try!
I seem to be stressed a lot at the moment, I love a pamper session as it just gives me time to switch off for a bit
I love a bit of a pampering session, it really does make you feel refreshed. I am just starting to get into working out indoors and I find it actually gives me more energy!
I love a pampering session as well
Absolutely!!! I am actually doing all of these three things + going on long walks or hikes, this helps a lot actually.
I find walking is very theraputic and gives me the space to clear my head