Becoming a mum is one of the most rewarding and simultaneously daunting things any woman could do and, as soon as your baby is born, your priorities make an almighty shift, and you start to naturally and understandably begin to neglect yourself.
With that being said, here is how to look after your emotional health and well-being as a busy mum.
Make the Most of Alone Time
Being a mother means that there are only rare occasions in which you are truly alone with your thoughts, but it is important when you do get this chance, that you make the most of this time.
Even having the opportunity to sit down with a cup of coffee and read just a couple of chapters of a book will give your mind the chance to relax and rejuvenate. During these rare times, try not to make yourself busy with another chore and start multi-tasking and instead take just fifteen minutes to rest your mind.
Try to Look Good
Although it can sometimes feel like a waste of time and effort, looking good and dressing well will genuinely have a positive impact on your mental health.
If you do not have the time, nor understandably right now, the inclination, to head out to the mall, instead browse online clothing boutiques, such as froxx.co.uk, which has a huge selection of dresses to suit every body shape. Even if you are a new mum who has not yet lost your baby weight, there are so many stylish and affordable options to make you look good on the outside, so you feel better on the inside.
Consider Online Therapy
For those mothers, regardless of the age of your children, who feel as if life is getting on top of them and they feel as if they are struggling to cope on a day-to-day basis, the best possible thing you can do is to talk to a professional.
Sometimes, the simple act of talking about how you feel and explaining your complex emotions to a stranger, who has no hidden agenda and does not need or want anything back from you, is enough to collate and organize your thoughts and make for a better general outlook.
There are plenty of incredible benefits to choosing to talk to an online therapist, including:
- A way to fit in your therapy on a busy day.
- The ability to cancel and reschedule to suit life changes.
- A much more comfortable way to boost your wellbeing.
- Considerably cheaper than seeing a therapist in person.
Celebrate Your Achievements
Often, as a parent, the things you know you must do and the responsibilities you have each day can feel as if they are nothing but something to check off your to-do list.
Instead, start thinking about the fact that it takes a lot of hard work, physical stamina and mental strength to do what you are doing and even if you are currently navigating parenting a troublesome teen, you are doing everything you can to provide for your child.
