Are you a BUSY mom?

 

Are you looking for simple, easy ways to be more productive every day?

 

Need a daily routine that will help you start your day off the right way?

 

 

 

Are you a morning person?

I know…mornings suck!   Being a wife and working mom, I know how hard it it is to get up and get going every morning. Work at home moms, I know you agree with me too! Trying to do it all can slowly take its toll on us moms, leading to stress filled days and even nights. I know first hand how that can feel! No one said that being a mom was going to be easy, and I’m here to help you busy stressful mamas catch a breath and take a breather!

There is always something for you to do, somewhere for you to be, somewhere to take the kids.  Being everything and everywhere at once can certainly take a toll on you physically, mentally, and emotionally.  Back when my girls were younger, moms with older kids would constantly tell me that things would get easier once they were older.  Now that they are older, I’m here to tell you that is a lie!!! HAHA!!! Sorry to burst your bubble and rain on your parade… but it is mot a cake walk once your children are teens and young adults.  They may not need you as much, but you definitely are not any less stressed or busy; you’re just busy in a different way.  I know; I had no right to crush your hopes and dreams, but let’s face it, I think deep down you already knew the truth!

 

 

1. Wake up

Well this one probably seems obvious! What I mean by this is allow yourself time to wake up. If at all possible, give yourself 2 to 5 minutes to fully wake up.  After your alarm goes off, or your kids come in and jump on you and wake you up, lie there for as long as you can and wake up. Stretch, take deep breaths, and allow yourself to take in the new day.

Be mindful of your arms, legs, and breathing; being mindful for just a few minutes in the morning can set the tone for how the rest of your day goes!  Studies have shown that mindful breathing reduces negative emotions and reduces stress. There are many other benefits to practicing mindfulness.  You can practice mindful breathing and other mindful exercises together as a family! Find some activities in the post Family friendly activities & resources to promote mindfulness.

Giving yourself a little time to just wake up will surely get your day off to a great start, as well as hopefully reduce some of the stress!

 

2. Work out

Believe it or not, working out in the morning can be a great way to have a productive day and relieve stress. Having a workout plan and routine can definitely help calm your mind and body.  You can choose to go for a run, cardio, weight training, or going to the gym. Like most busy moms I know, I don’t have much time to in my day to add a fitness routine to my day.  That’s why I decided that I needed to find some a quick and easy way to incorporate working out a part of my daily routine.

My workout routine consists of a daily yoga practice.  Practicing yoga has many benefits, and just a short yoga practice of even 5 to 10 minutes can be so beneficial! This is a perfect way for busy moms to be able to add a fitness routine to their busy! Are you interested in incorporating a yoga practice into your daily routine and workout? Read all about what you need to practice yoga at home in my post, 5 must have items for yoga at home.

 

3. Prioritize tasks

If you’re a mom, then you know that EVERYTHING is considered important, and that’s the problem! It can be overwhelming when every task, errand, or your never ending to do list is considered to be equally important.  That can definitely lead to a very stressful day; week; month; and life! To eliminate some of the pressure of everything being “important”, it can be beneficial to prioritize the tasks, errands, and items on your to do list.  Try to determine which things are the most important and prioritize them.  If something can be put off for later on in the week or month, do it.  Prioritizing tasks can alleviate some of the stress and help you have a productive day, which in turn can lead to a productive week!

 

 

4. Delegate

A good way to relieve some of the stress of the day is to delegate tasks.  Delegate…what does that even mean? If you’re anything like me, I would rather do whatever needs to be done rather than explaining how to do it.  I would rather just overwhelm myself with a billion things rather than take the time to show or tell someone how and what needs to be done.  I did this for years, and it slowly became too much for me.  Nothing is worth losing your sanity over; if there is a task that can be delegated to someone else, let them do it! Will it be done to your satisfaction; probably not, but at least there is one less thing on your to do list.  Sometimes you just have to L.I.G. It…Let. It Go. Yes, just like the Frozen song says! Delegating tasks either the night before or first thing before your day starts can get your day off to a very productive start!

 

5. Have a plan

A great way to start your day off on a great note is to have a plan! Taking a moment to write down and develop a daily plan can help you have a productive day. Writing down your daily goals, things you are grateful for and plan of action will definitely reduce some of the stress from your day.  I created a Mom’s Gratitude Journal Page that is great for just this! You can print out as many as you like and use them daily to develop a plan of action for a productive day! Get your FREE Mom’s Gratitude Journal Page now!

 

 

What to take from this

What should you take from this? Develop a routine that works for you. Do things that fit into your schedule and daily life; find things that work for your individual situation. Just develop a system, that’s the most important thing to take from this! Do things that enable you to  relieve your stress, which in turn will lead to a productive day! That is what is most important and beneficial for you overall.

 

 

Do you have any tips that you do to relieve stress and start your day off productive? Please share them in the comments, I’d love to hear suggestions that work for you!

Be your best self and make everyday count!

Anitra J.