Personal Time
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Remember those things you enjoyed doing before becoming a mom? They’re just as important to you now. Whether it’s scrapbooking, reading, shopping, or some other activity, make time for yourself and enjoy every minute of it. If your days seem too packed with work and family responsibilities to take time for yourself, try these simple strategies: • Arrange a babysitting swap with a friend. She can keep both children for a while so you can relax, and you can do the same for her another day. • Set up a play date for Dad. He needs to spend one-on-one time with your little one just like you do, so use his special bonding time as your ticket to play. • Take a close look at what you’re doing and which things might be eliminated. Let someone else bake the dozens of cookies for the church function or go on the school field trip. • Ask for gift certificates to a local spa or nail salon for your birthday or other occasions, so you won’t feel guilty for “splurging” on yourself. You can only live in Mom Overdrive Mode for so long before crashing. You want your children to be happy and you want to give them every possible life experience they might enjoy. Just remember that you’ll be a better, more relaxed, more patient mom when you step away from the duties to concentrate on yourself… no guilt allowed.