7 Practical Ways for Busy Mums to Manage Stress and Prevent Burnout
Motherhood is one of the most fulfilling and rewarding experiences you can have in life. However, it also comes with its fair share of stress and challenges that you need to learn to manage to prevent burnout.
As a busy mum, your plate is always full, and demands of work, family, health and just LIFE may seem overwhelming at times. But this doesn't have to be the case - there are ways to manage stress and avoid burnout. Here are ways you can tap into your LIFE FORCE energy and things that you can implement to help you stress less, stay motivated, and avoid exhaustion.
1. Set Aside Time for "Me Time"
As a mom, it's easy to prioritise everyone else's needs above your own. However, it's essential that you carve out a portion of your day dedicated to taking care of yourself. This can be as simple as twenty minutes to read a book, take a relaxing bath, or whatever else makes you happy. Please make sure you communicate your needs with your family, you will need their...
The Power of Prioritising Yourself: Navigating Mum Guilt, Shame, and Judgment
Listen up, mamas!
We need to talk about something that's been weighing on your minds: feelings of guilt, shame, or judgment for putting yourselves first. As mothers, we're often expected to put everyone else's needs before our own, but it's time to change that narrative. In this blog post, I'll share my three key Tips for navigating those negative feelings and how you can start to create change.
- Prioritising yourself isn't selfish, it's necessary.
Let's get one thing straight - taking care of yourself isn't selfish, it's necessary. You can't pour from an empty cup, so prioritising your own needs and wellbeing is crucial. One of my clients, let's call her Sarah, used to feel guilty whenever she took time for herself. But after months of feeling exhausted and overwhelmed, she realised that she needed to make self-care a priority. She started small, taking just a few minutes each day for herself, and gradually built up from there. By prioritising herself, she was able to show up as...
Why People Pleasing as a Mum is Holding You Back From The Life You Deserve
As mums, it's only natural to put your children's needs first. However, constantly people pleasing as a mother can have negative impacts on your life. If you are always focused on pleasing others, you may be neglecting your own needs and desires. This can lead to unhappiness, lack of fulfilment, and even resentment towards your loved ones.
Here are some ways that people pleasing as a mum can hold you back:
- Loss of Identity
Mothers who are always focused on pleasing others may find themselves losing sight of their own identity. They may feel like they have given up their own interests and passions in order to prioritise the needs of their family. This can lead to feelings of confusion, dissatisfaction with life and a lack of purpose.
- Burnout
The constant effort to please others can also lead to burnout. As a mother, your responsibilities are seemingly endless. Without taking breaks, you may find yourself feeling mentally and physically exhausted.
- Overcommitment
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Author
Hayley Ryan
Life Force Coach
Single mum of 3, business owner, Occupational Therapist and Coach. On a mission to empower mums to break the cycle of people pleasing, release the mum guilt and step into their authentic and most powerful self to live the life they dream of.
