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June 27, 2022

Being a mom is a full-time job. Sometimes, you don’t even have enough time to take care of yourself. While being a mother is fulfilling, it can also get overwhelming and challenging as well and sometimes can affect your mental health. 

That is why it is important to check in with yourself, especially with your headspace, regularly. 

Here are some tips on how moms can keep a clear headspace despite being busy taking care of your family!

Practice Mindfulness

Mindfulness refers to developing the capacity to connect with your own thoughts and feelings in ways that feel meaningful.

Practicing mindfulness can help you with mental stability. Mindful activities involve using your senses to engage fully in an experience. Like taking a long bath or having a long walk while focusing on the experience at the moment. 

Get Outside

It is important to spend time outside now and then. Even if it’s just a walk around your area or taking a jog. Being outside gives you a change of scenery and can help you clear your headspace.  

Walking outside is proven effective in reducing anxiety and stress and there is further evidence that nature helps improve your mental health. This is because some parts of your brain activate when you are in nature. When our minds are calm, it can lead to physical health changes! 

Do Something for Yourself

As moms, we always prioritize our kids and often we forget to take care of ourselves. Being present and caring for our loved ones is a positive and rewarding part of being a parent, but remember that it is also important to take time for yourself. 

Do something just for you from time to time to keep a healthy headspace. Whether attending a yoga class, catching up with your friends, reading a book or treating yourself to your favorite restaurant. Make sure you are also part of your priority list!

Meditate

Everything can get overwhelming when you are a parent. With a lot of things to do, sometimes it feels like you no longer have time to breathe. You can always stop, breathe, and meditate. When things get challenging and too much, you can pause and take deep breaths to clear your mind and allow yourself to relax even just for a minute. 

Get Enough Sleep

As parents, we’ve all experienced long nights with having fewer hours or no sleep at all. However, it is important to get enough sleep. This helps you to be physically healthy as it strengthens your immune system, reduces the risk of health problems and helps maintain a healthy weight. Apart from the physical benefits, it also helps your mental stability, as it helps you relax and rest. 

Connect with Other Moms

One thing you should always remember is you don’t have to do all things alone. There are other mothers who are experiencing the same things as you. Finding connections and joining mom communities can be really helpful. It gives you immense emotional support and makes what you are feeling validated. 

Feed Your Body Well

Just like how you make sure your family stays healthy with the food they eat, you should also do the same for you. Your body needs the right nutrients to stay healthy and the best way to do that is through the nutritious food you will eat!

Rediscover Hobbies

Before becoming a mom, you may have had hobbies you loved and used to relax. Having a child may have hindered you from having the time for those hobbies. But it is important to keep in touch with those hobbies. You can start by allocating time to enjoy them even if it’s just 30 minutes!

Be Kind To Yourself

Last but not the least, be kind to yourself. As selfless as we try to be, often we beat ourselves to be better for our family. You may sometimes feel guilty when you are taking a break from caring for your children, but it should not be the case. Always remember that being kind to yourself can make a big difference to your well-being and mental health. 

Remember, it is okay to take time to relax and clear your headspace. Being a mom is not an easy job, but you don’t have to dedicate all your days just taking care of your family but give some days to yourself, too! 

You got this, mommies!

sources: glamour.co.za, bewellnova.com, motherandbaby.co.uk, kokilabenhospital.com, freepik.com