The Quickest and Easiest Way To Destress (For Super Mums)

There is more than one Superhero in this crisis!

Welcome to the new world of Super Mums!

If there ever was a time mums needed a cape, it would be now!

How different has our world become in the current global crisis? From being a homeschooling 'teacher' to a remote working career woman, the expectations are huge!

What do we do now?

How do we manage all the new stress?

Look, I’ll be honest with you.

Being a mum will likely be one of the most difficult things you have ever done, but on the other hand, it will also be one of the most rewarding experiences of your life.

As a mother, you often forget to take care of yourself because you're caught up in the madness that is life. It doesn't matter if you're a stay at home mum or you work outside the home, being a mother is stressful!

Luckily, there are some great strategies, I’ve come across, which will help you deal with 'mum stress' in this new world we live in now.

De-Stress Tips For Every Mum During These Trying Times

1. Get the Kids On a Schedule

The best thing that every mother can do for herself is to get her kids on a schedule and keep them on it.

When you try to stick to a routine you'll feel more comfortable handling breakfasts, lunches, naps, homeschool times and bedtimes.

When you don't have a schedule, you may begin to feel scattered or disorganized and your stress levels will increase exponentially!

Things are always unpredictable when kids are involved, but when you have even the simplest structure, your days will be a little more predictable and you'll save your sanity!

Here's one I found online which I thought is so practical.

This schedule was shared on Instagram by US-based photographer and mum, Jessica McHale and it's become so popular it has been shared far and wide for affected families around the world.

2. Don't be afraid to Put Yourself in Time Out.

Many mothers feel like they just have to keep pushing forward when they are about to come unglued. Mums get stressed and often need to take a breather too, just like kids!

Instead of continuing to push forward when you are about to snap, walk into another room and just breathe deeply for a few minutes. While you are breathing, picture how you would like to respond to the situation and then remind yourself that it is important for you to follow through in a calm manner.

After all, you're a role model for your children.

A minute or two in "time out" can make for a great day for the whole family!

3. Eat Healthily

If you ask a 100 mums what their diets are like, at least 85 of them will look at you and cringe.

Unfortunately, there's a tendency to just eat what you can, when you can. Even if you are on the go you need to make a conscious effort to eat well. When you eat nutritious foods, you are providing your body with the energy it needs to keep up with your kids and cope with the stress you encounter every day.

If you're looking for some great and healthy recipes, here is a free download you can get for 7 delicious recipes from our 👉🏽  14 Day Energy Boosting Eating Plan

 4. Create a Support System.

Teaming up with other mums makes a great support system. Even if you can't get together every couple of weeks, it is nice to know that you have someone you can call who won't question your abilities but will just listen and empathize.

What about a zoom for mums?

All mothers feel the stress that comes with the job, so make sure to surround yourself with other moms that will be happy to listen to you when you need a shoulder to lean on and be sure to return the favour!

5. Make Time for Yourself.

As a mum, you may forget that you're important too!

This is why you need to make time for yourself every day. You may think that there is no time, but there is if you get help or if you sneak in some relaxation after the kids go to bed or before they get up.

Give yourself a manicure or pedicure, drink that cup of tea slowly, light up your favourite Seema with Love candle, read a book, take a long bath with Seema with Love Luxury Bath Salts, or get a massage (we have a rose body oil which is perfect for this). Your relaxation time doesn't have to be extravagant, but it needs to be there.

Even 15 minutes every day can make all the difference. That’s it!

You might not need a cape to tackle the tough days ahead but know this.

 "You’ve definitely got this!"

Happy Mother's Day Super Mum!