Let’s face it, it isn’t easy being a mom is it? It isn’t something people admit freely I can assure you, but life can be hard at times especially when you have a young family. That doesn’t mean you don’t love your life or love being a mom, it just means that you are being real and honest. That is refreshing. However, many moms will admit that sometimes a bit of preparation can set them up for a great week where everyone is happy, content and you, most importantly feel like you are rocking the mom life. I thought I would share with you five hacks you can do this week to help you totally rock it.
Schedule in play dates and activities
Be organised this week and schedule in the play dates and the activities. Text your friends and organise meeting up or them coming to see you. Children love to be social and you will relish in there adult conversation. Equally a quick look online at activities for toddlers will help you plan in some of the things you can do and organise for your children on certain days. Whether that is crafting, games or outside activities at least you know you are stimulating your little ones and keeping them content.
Go outside
Getting outside can really defuse a lot of situations, especially if you find that you are in the stages of toddler drama and tantrums. The fresh air can be the perfect tonic to calm down heightened emotions, not just with your children but for you as well. Go out for walks or visit a new park in a different town. Just being outside will make you feel better.
Have a list
Lists are great to help you keep on top of all of the other things a mom has to handle on a daily and weekly basis. Write everything down and feel accomplished as you tick things off your list. This helps you to stay in control and on top of things, but it can also be a real mood lifter as you start not see exactly how much you do.
Get an early night
Sleep ca solve a lot of things and if you are finding that you are getting on your last nerve sooner than normal then tiredness could be the reason for it. I appreciate that we can’t always get full nights sleep with kids, but try and actively head to bed a little earlier to ensure you get as much as you can.
Keep a positive mindset
Finally, a positive mindset may sound ominous, but actually it can help you to feel more positive and also help you in terms of your actions and mood. Shy away from negative feeling and thoughts and proactively be positive, even if it feels a little forced. You are less likely to get upset by things and will see a difference in your attitude to yourself and towards your family.
I hope these tips help you totally rock mom life this week.