Being a mum is a blessing. Yet it doesn’t come without some hardships. Lots of women juggle so much with little to no support. Managing it all at times can be so much that even the most “supermum” can become overwhelmed. Obviously, you love your children and you’d do anything for them, but it’s not always easy. There are days when things are just fine and others where you feel like you’re on a never ending treadmill.
Not to mention the other pressures of looking your best, being the perfect spouse or girlfriend, keeping a clean and happy home, and holding down a successful career. You find a way to get by telling yourself it’s in the best interests of your family, but the pressures can weigh on you.
Suddenly, you feel physically drained and emotionally overwhelmed. You begin crying at the smallest mishaps, you start making stupid mistakes, forgetting things, getting into arguments, snapping at the kids for no reason, neglecting your own well-being, and relying on substances like drugs and alcohol to get you through the night.
Seek Professional Help
The above, are all signs of mommy burnout. If you’ve experienced any of those things (especially substance abuse), it’s time to get help. You can talk to your doctor, a therapist, or visit this website here to learn more about solutions to improve your health. As you work with medical experts to get your physical and mental well-being back on track, utilize the below tips to ensure that you never have to suffer from mommy burnout again.
Get More Rest
This might seem easier said than done when you’re a mum with a ton of things on your plate but rest is vital to your health. Lack of sleep can increase your chances of developing a number of physical and mental illnesses. It reduces your mood and leaves your body in constant stress which can alter your quality of life – and even shorten it.
Start getting more rest. Get the kids on a bedtime routine so that the house is quiet and free from distractions. Then, develop your own routine setting a bedtime that gives you at least 7 hours of sleep each night.
Eat Healthily
How often do you find yourself skipping meals? You’re late for work and to drop the kids off at school so you grab a cup of coffee and head out the door. For dinner, you find yourself so stressed that you order takeout and nibble on whatever the kids leave behind. None of this is good for you. Skipping meals and eating scraps deprives your mind and body of the nutrients, vitamins, and minerals they need to function efficiently.
Eating healthy and regularly doesn’t have to be as hard as you think. You can blend fruits and vegetables in the morning to have a smoothie every day, prep meals on the weekend, pack your lunch when you make them for the kids, and find quick and easy recipes online so you can avoid consuming so much takeout.
Share the Responsibility
They didn’t say it took a village to raise children for nothing. Mums have so much going on that trying to do it all themselves, all the time will backfire for all involved. You run yourself into a hole and eventually, you can’t be there for your family like they need you to be.
There’s nothing wrong with calling on the village to help you raise your children. Talk with your significant other, your parents, relatives, friends, and even older children to pitch in. Don’t be afraid to delegate responsibilities. Maybe your spouse cooks three night’s a week, your teenager might be able to take on a few household chores, and your parents can watch the kids on weekends so you can get caught up on things and take some much-needed time for yourself.
Mums really do bear the weight of the world on their shoulders. In an effort to care for their children and support their families, most women will go to extremes. As much as you love your family, however, wearing yourself out physically and mentally is never the answer. Whether you’ve noticed the above signs of mommy burnout or not, use the tips mentioned above to begin putting some order in your life for peace of mind and wellness.
XOXO
Debbie
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