| Moms are so busy these days, just by being a mom! | | | | clear your mind, try relaxing in your bathtub with bubble |
| They forget to take needed time out just for | | | | bath and votive candles. A jacuzzi tub is said to work |
| themselves. Rest and relaxation are two things that | | | | much better for this sort of technique. |
| moms desperately need for sure, but often forget to | | | | If you have a favorite hobby that you never seem to |
| put into their daily schedules. This is a must, as it not | | | | have time to get done, such as scrapbooking, schedule |
| only rejuvenates a mom, but it helps to calm frazzled | | | | yourself time just for that activity! Call up a close friend |
| nerves. | | | | and have a nice adult conversation without the kids |
| There's a saying - if Mom's not happy, no one's happy. | | | | interrupting. If the two of you haven't seen one another |
| We know this is true - if a mom is angry, upset, or | | | | in a while, take the day and go shopping for |
| tired, the whole house is in a frenzy. Moms are, for the | | | | yourselves! |
| most part, in charge of making the house run smoothly. | | | | Kids in bed? Watch a favorite sitcom or movie on |
| They change diapers, cook meals, help with | | | | television. Enjoy some of your favorite food, and don't |
| homework, or just spend "mommy and me" time with | | | | make yourself feel guilty about calorie content or the |
| their children. They're so much about everyone else. | | | | fact that you're not sharing - this time is for you! One |
| They must make sure to be all about themselves for | | | | of the best ways to clear your mind is to write in a |
| at least thirty minutes each day. | | | | journal and get the thoughts that are bothering you off |
| There are a few techniques that any frazzled mom | | | | of your mind. |
| can use to get herself back on track: Go into a quiet | | | | Once you get started with some of these ideas, and |
| room and read a book or a magazine. Don't forget a | | | | take the time out every day just for yourself, you'll |
| "do not disturb" sign. This can be hard to do, but if you | | | | begin to realize just how less stressful each day is. |
| have older children to help with the younger children, | | | | You'll begin to come up with some of these ideas and |
| this can be achieved. Take a late evening walk in your | | | | more for yourself. Just because you're a mom now |
| neighborhood to help clear your mind and relax or just | | | | doesn't mean you don't need "me" time. You need |
| sit out on your porch (if you have a porch swing, this is | | | | more than anyone else! |
| perfect) and collect your thoughts. If this doesn't help to | | | | |