If you had 10 minutes a day for yourself...
- katiaroymsg
- Mar 1, 2020
- 3 min read
Updated: May 28, 2020
Having children is the most beautiful thing that happened in life, however who was any close to anticipate how demanding and challenging it could sometimes be?
As a mum, how often do you take time for yourself?
I can hear you from here saying: "I don't have time as a working mum of 1, 2 or 3 children with three to-do lists as long as my arm". A never ending cycle of tasks to accomplish.
It can be anything such as remembering... that's it "remembering" this is the main point. Remembering for more than one human: Granny/Mother-in-law’s birthday card, appointments right, left and in the center. I could make this article very long by listing tens of examples, however, I know you've got that list somewhere.
Going back to my original question, no matter how many children you have, or how many lines you have on your list: you must reconsider priority number one - You!
In my practice, the common traits is tired mums, on the verge of burning out, desperate to find someone allowing them to stop for a moment.
Don't give me wrong, being a Mum is all about being at your best and wanting the best for your children, however, not at any cost...
Let me illustrate these words.
When you fly to an aeroplane, the airhostess instructs you to first put your oxygen mask on and only then assist others, even if these others are your children, your husband, your parents, your siblings.
This anecdote, highlight the importance of looking after ourselves to be in a position to support best others. Great way to demonstrate that it is not negative to look after yourself to be a better person.
If you run out of oxygen, you won't be able to help your children, your family...
Ask any family member, a happy and relaxed mum will always be a better parent than a tired and stressed mum. Like your children have needs - you have needs.
And families work best when everyone’s needs are met so if you need an excuse to regenerate here it is.
I have listed below a few tips for you to start thinking about yourself:
Taking time for yourself can start with as little time as 5-10 minutes every morning. Instead of starting your day, rushing into the stress of what you have to do, just take a few minutes to breath and enjoy a positive idea of how great your day is going to be. Time where you can be fully present, here and now and, time who is going to help you reconnect with yourself and re-align your brain to positivity.
Taking micro-pauses during the day Micro-pauses are like bubbles of fresh air, of oxygen who will help you to breath a couple of minutes during the day, to relax, to recharge your batteries and re-energise yourself at the same time.
Be present Being here and now, concentrating and focusing only on 1 thing at a time will help you to avoid wasting energies and exhaust yourself.
Write Book some time for yourself on your calendar and write what you have to do instead of keeping everything in your mind. It will help you keeping free space in your head and feeling more in control.
Prioritise Plan less activities for yourself or for your children during the day but do take time, enjoy every single minute and do them better. Implementing a new way of living may be a little challenging at first, but I am here to help. Be in touch and book a call to tell me more about yourself.
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