Busy, overwhelmed, drained, and want to learn how to make time for yourself as a working mom?
You’re not alone.
Your ‘me time’ is a priority. It rejuvenates and energizes you. Sometimes you may get overwhelmed with so many daily activities and you need some time to meet with yourself.
That set-aside time is very important. Therefore, I’m here to show you how to find time for yourself as a mom.
Let’s face it, we moms hardly get time to ourselves, just 32 minutes of ‘me time’ each day, the survey finds. Fascinating isn’t it?
I thought so too.
We absolutely love and have fun hanging with our little cuties but at the same time, we need time to relax and do some things that we want to do…(or do nothing!).
Losing yourself as a mom isn’t something anyone wants. Right?
We want to be present and awesome moms, but at the same time, understand that you have to take care of yourself as well.
So, for example, finding time to work out as a working mom is essential. If it’s even to go for a morning walk.
By the way, this post will answer these questions you have:
- How do working mothers manage their time?
- How do working moms enjoy life?
- What’s a good schedule for a working mom?
- How to working moms stop being overwhelmed?
- How to pamper yourself as a mom
- How do I take care of myself as a working mom
How to make time for yourself as a working mom
1. Ensure you have a schedule
As moms, it makes sense to have a schedule. Taking time for yourself as a mom or a working mom depends on the time you have on your hands (proper time management) and a schedule can help with that. You can simply create schedules on Canva and try your best to stick to them.
2. Alternate activities with your partner
Teamwork sure makes the dream work! If you have a partner, then you can decide to alternate responsibilities. If not, you may have someone you can share responsibilities with, For example, your mom. Of course, this requires willingness, availability, and communication. This way, you can have some free time while they’re with the kids to do some things you want.
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3. Take advantage of the kids’ bedtime
Call it your happy hour. When you’ve put the kids to bed, take the time to do even the simplest things. For example, lay in a warm bubble bath and sip on champagne, do breathing exercises and meditation, watch your favorite series, journal, laugh, call your bestie, whatever you do, enjoy it.
I know that sometimes when you put the kids to bed you’re already tired and sleepy (It happens to me too haha), but you can try to schedule an earlier bedtime for your little ones.
4. Ask for or hire help
You might not be fortunate to have help right at your hand length. However, It doesn’t hurt to ask for help. We all need help at some point in our lives and that’s ok. Don’t go through it alone. Ask! If you can hire help (A nanny), then do so.
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How to find time for yourself as a mom
5. Go on a vacation
A vacation will always make you feel alive! How to care for yourself as a mom? Book a trip. You might be a workaholic who is always tired and feeling overwhelmed. A vacation may seem like a hard-to-reach dream of yours but it might not be so. Give it some thought, plan for it and make it happen. It’s a good way to rejuvenate.
7. Have a picnic with friends or loved ones
So, everything will be how you create and set up the schedule mentioned earlier. Good time management for a working mom is crucial as you know. Whenever works best for you, plan a picnic date, sit, relax, chit chat, laugh, and enjoy. The people you surround yourself with can take your mind elsewhere with fun and laughter. A good place to be.
8. Do self-care on the weekend
If you’ve been following my blog, you would know I’m big on self-care. On the weekend would be great to indulge in self-care activities. You can visit the salon, get a massage, etc but you can also do some simple self-care activities at home (while someone watches the kids). Read more.
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5. Have a weekend getaway
As mentioned before, taking a break is needed for moms. Decide where you’re spending the weekend. Of course, you would have to plan properly with your family, nanny, or whoever will be responsible for the kids while you’re away. Rejuvenate, reboot, and return feeling your best self!
How to make time for yourself as a working mom: Conclusion
How to find time for yourself as a mom? Find unique ways (like those above) to manage your time and ask for help if so needed. Never feel guilty about taking a break. That doesn’t mean you don’t love your kid’s momma, it’s simply just that YOU are better when you take care of yourself. You can give, share, love, and pour into them better.
Put it this way, you do better when you feel better.
