Why Moms Need “ME” Time?

Motherhood can be tiring at times. No wonder mothers end up feeling irritated, angry and often demotivated. Since they spend so much time taking care of kids’ and family, they hardly spend any on them. I have often heard them mentioning- “These days I am always tired.” “I just want to sleep.” “I am gaining too much weight.” These are some of the most common phrases you hear them mentioning.

Everyone deserves a break and you don’t have to feel guilty about it. To raise a healthy family, you have to take care of yourself first. Instead of ending every day as “I don’t know when my day starts and ends” make little time for something new every day.

If someone in your family or you aren’t doing enough for yourself, let us throw some light on why it’s important?

Do something that interests you, even if it is going in ZEN mode for a while where you are going through a process of self-healing and self-talks. Catching up with friends, reading books, sleeping, YOGA, gyming or any other sports activity can work. This time is important to balance your emotional, mental and physical health.

After a baby is born, mothers often do nothing except taking care of them. Many women often lose themselves in this process. Gaining weight, losing touch with friends, family gatherings, spending time with husband and so much more gets lost within. Understanding a balance is very important and there is nothing wrong in having some time for yourself.

So, how to start?

• Start getting fit. If you are not healthy, you won’t be able to take of your family as well. So, plan to lose a few kilos you gained during your pregnancy.
• If you haven’t seen the face of a salon for long and there has been no self-pampering session, try it now. Go for manicures, pedicures, head massages or any relaxing therapy session.
• Catch up some sleep. While your baby is napping, sneak in some sleep for yourself too. You can also ask your husband or family members for some help while you want to catch up some sleep.
• Hang-out with friends. If you did not connect with them for long its time you do go out on lunch dates, shopping or any small get-together.
• Take up your hobby. Maybe you like, singing, playing an instrument, drawing, writing, painting or any other activity, you can take up during this time and live up your hobby. This will ease your mind too.

These are just a few highlighters we mentioned, you can do much more in your “ME” time, just need to begin somewhere.

So, how about starting today!