Are you feeling burnt out and exhausted? You’re not alone. Let me say that again, you are not alone. The most important thing you can do is recognize it and find ways to reset and rewind. Here are some simple ways you can recharge to get back to feeling better.
Give yourself permission to relax. As a working mom, that’s not easy. But it’s essential to take care of yourself first or you’ll never be able to keep up with those little ones. I like the analogy of the oxygen mask on the airplane. You have to first put your oxygen mask on before you can help anyone else.
Put down your phone. Take a media fast and put your phone away. I find lots of my stressors come from media right now. So take some self care time and get off your social media apps. Create ways to connect with the people around you.
Meditate. I know you might not think this is for you but why not try it. Take some quite time for yourself in a soothing environment and just meditate. You can do this in your own home or find a beautiful spot outside.
Naps are ok. I know maybe you think this is weird but sometimes I just need a nap. While usually that’s when shark week (as my husband so nicely calls my period) is coming, taking those minutes to let my eyes and brain shut off is a great way to reset for the day.
Put your thoughts on paper. This is a great way to get all your deep thoughts out of your brain so it can relax. Putting them on paper can really relieve a lot of built up stress that might be causing you to feel burnt out and exhausted.
Find a good book to read. Maybe you enjoy some self help books or simple just want to escape into a good romance. No matter what you love to read, pick up a book and start.
