Self-Care for Supermoms
A mother’s role does not stop after they give birth to a child. In fact, giving birth is just the beginning of a long-standing commitment that mothers have to fulfill as their responsibility. Stay-at-home moms are underrated. According to Insure.com, stay-at-home moms take on 18 jobs daily. Although we can never put a price tag on the invaluable effort they exert daily, Insure.com says that for the 18 jobs a mom performs every day, she should bag $93,920 annually.
Mothers spend more than eight hours a day making sure everything in the household is in order. A child’s first encounter with kindness is when the mother embraces them. After excruciating pain during hours of labor, the mother smiles at the sight of the newborn. Akin to the mother in my book Woodland Magic, mothers toil every night and day to keep their children warm.
If you are a mom, you should take care of yourself too. These are self-care tips for stay-at-home moms.
Sleep is Essential
Days can get hectic and energy-consuming. What better way to recharge than to get eight hours of sleep? Take power naps as much as you can. Remember, you are a mother, not a robot. You are allowed to take breathers.
Spare Some Time for the Things that You Love
Juggling childcare and chores is a challenge indeed. Sometimes, this can become the source of burnout. Spending time for the things you love can greatly help relieve stress. It’s not selfish to have your me-time sometimes.
Make Exercise a Part of Your Daily Routine
Exercise is important for a mother’s physical and mental health. Every mother needs to be physically fit to lift little children several times throughout the day. But more crucially, exercise releases feel-good endorphins that improve mood, energy, and focus.
Remember to Take Care of Yourself Physically
As a mother, especially a stay-at-home mother, it’s easy to overlook your own needs. Everything involving your children comes first. Although you prioritize your children’s basic needs, looks, and health over your own, you are equally important. Remember to look after yourself.
