“5 ways to energize yourself when you are exhausted of parenting”  – This prompt put a smile on my face. Only a mommy can read another mommy’s mind. But why only 5 ways? Don’t you think we need more than 5 ways when we are exhausted of parenting and we feel OMG, what have I jumped into?  When we know, this is not going to end soon but we want to stay calm. What can we do?  Let’s try to maintain our sanity level even in those situations when you want to run away or wish some fairy to come and cast a spell with her magic wand. Do you want those magical tips or should I say mommy survival list? Well, I am not an exception when it comes to mommying. I have a pre-teenage daughter (those who have one of the same age knows what their tantrums and mood swings are) and a very busy toddler. But I have a few handy tips that help me in re-energizing myself when I feel the entire ocean of parenting responsibilities is chasing me.

So, Do you have your mommy survival list when you feel exhausted of parenting? Here is mine.

 

• How about indulging yourself in something you like or feel happy about? This is the first in my mommy survival list. If you have read my other parenting or motherhood posts, you would know I stress over the need of preserving your hobby and having some Me-time. I believe we all have some hobby. Sometimes, it just goes on the back burner just because our priorities take the front seat. Is that true with you? So, why not to start spending some time on it as again enjoying that me-time?

 

• Get friendly with Mother Nature. Nothing can be more refreshing than taking a walk outside and experience the fresh air, smell of flowers, listen to the birds. When your little one is in a bad mood, don’t you take them outside to make them happy? Follow the same for yourself.

 

• Spend some relaxing time catching up with your friends and discussing something other than Parenting. No one is saying that you should quit socializing once you become a mom. For a new mom, it’s tough but there is another way out. If you can’t go out for longer hours call them over. Have a breakfast meet-ups or plan for a potluck. You can even watch a movie together while chatting. Another option is pamper yourself with your girl friends. You can do it over the weekend when your better half can watch the kids.

           

• Learn to ask for help. I know, you are the captain of this mommy ship but bring your co-captain onboard. Involve him in the duties. If you will not ask for help then how would he know? You take some days out of the week when he can take kids out and you can enjoy some relaxing moments. Sometimes, just talking to someone can also help. You are not complaining but seeking inputs. And this leads to the fifth and final pointer,

 

• Do not forget that you have options that can sail you through. Sometimes we get so busy in mommying that we forget to take a deep breath. We forget that we have options if we are ready to avail them.

 

We all know, mummying is not a piece of a cake. You are the baker and you have to make sure everything is right in place. But to come up with creative ideas, your mind needs a dose of freshness. And that can only be possible if you figure out what is and what’s not working for you.

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Prompt: “5 ways to energize yourself when you are exhausted of parenting”

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