Me-time for Moms
Whether you have 1 child or 2, whether you are working or nonworking, whether you live in a nuclear family or a joint family, Me-time seems non existing for mothers. But after experiencing the joy of motherhood for 10 years I have figured out ways to oxygenate myself in between. Here are a few tips to take out self-time, no matter how tight the schedule is.
If you have 1-5 min at your disposal
- Drink a relaxing drink- Lemonade being my fav.
- Practice breathing: Anulom-Vilom ( Smell the flowers - Blow the candles, Smell the flowers-Blow the candles)
- Take your Vitamins
- Give yourself a refreshing Face wash
- Hug your child-Trust me, this is the most refreshing thing of them all.
If you have 5-10 min at your disposal
- Call your Friends - I do this most of the time
- Add those extra mins to your shower time
- Listen to your fav songs.
- Change the wallpaper/ringtone of your phone
- Read an informative blog
If you have 10-30 min at your disposal
- Trim/Water your plants
- Clean something or rearrange your wardrobe
- Make yourself a Chamomile Tea
- Check out your fav Social Media /Youtube /News Channel.
- Put on a rejuvenating face mask.
- Refashion your/children's room.
- Take a power nap- if not sleeping, even lying down in bed for 20 - 30 min will do wonders
If you have 1 hr at your disposal
- Practice Yoga Asanas
- Play a game.- Card Game, Board Games or Solve a Puzzle.
- Cook/Bake a delicious meal.
- Write a blog. ( exactly what I am doing right now :P)
- Read a Novel or listen to it on Audible for fun.
- Watch an indulging comedy on Netflix/Amazon Prime
- Go for a walk
- Pamper yourself with a nice lunch outing with friends.
Hope this article can help you utilize those little moments in life that we tend to miss otherwise. If you have any more self-care tips please let us know.
Insightful .. very well written 👌 much needed for us the Moms
ReplyDeleteThanks Dear. Stay tuned, will role out more such informative blogs.
DeleteAwesome blog Nidhi although I liked the idea of having a few extra minutes in shower as that is the most hurried job..
ReplyDeleteTrue that !!
DeleteThis hugging the kids business is a therapy ,i long for this when they come back from school.
ReplyDeleteFor a mom with single child, I feel when the child grows up (5+), you have all the time in the world! Start exploring your hobbies and trying to spend quality time with husband is a must..!
ReplyDeleteVery practical ways to destress for superbusy working moms.
DeleteI hav been following most of them…
Nicely put togther …
A child will never grow old for a mother, there will always be interdependency. And frankly, 5 is too early to make your child that independent. As far as husbands (aka part-time mothers cum home-runners) are considered, they are equally tired at times, even they need a break. So yes spending quality time with them is a super stress buster for both.
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ReplyDeleteI agree that when a child is 5+ a woman should start working for herself. A very important part to understand is that all children are from us not for us. So they should be a part of your life not your life.
ReplyDeleteSo true! Hugging the kids is the best therapy.
ReplyDeletePerfect. Me time is nececity. Now days everybody is busy in lots of work but at the end of we analyse we found that we can manage that work in less hours. If you want to increase your me time just take a paper 🖊️ and make a to do list
ReplyDeleteI agree, making a schedule in advance for all the daily activities is the best way to time manage all the things.
DeleteVery true..I totally agree and also proud on u that u think anonymously and very practical about all these things..spending quality time with your family and also with yourself is much needed 😊
ReplyDeleteIncredible n insightful indeed. We as mothers neglect the me time most of the times which in return makes us stressed n frustrated. The time just for your own self should be celebrated n cherished at utmost levels. It energises us n keeps us happy.
ReplyDeleteP.S: A pampering spa session as me time is the best one for me though🤭
So True !!
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