7 Easy Self-Care Activities for Working Moms
Self-care is essential for a mom’s well-being. It allows moms to better care for their kids. Learn 7 easy and simple ways to include self-care into a busy mom’s schedule.
TENDER LOVING CARE FOR MOMS & KIDS
Mothers face a lot of pressure from unrealistic expectations for being a “perfect mother”. From raising kids, being a good spouse, doing house chores, and still having time for self-care. Working moms have additional challenges at work and managing time effectively. These challenges leave moms (especially working moms) overwhelmed, stressed, and burnt out.
When I became a mom, I had the misconception that I should put my kid’s needs first to be a good mom. I felt guilty every time I did something for myself, even taking a shower! These made me feel tired, stressed, and grumpy. I was always in a bad mood and easily got impatient.
Until one day, my daughter was having tantrums, and I was so exhausted and overwhelmed, I just yelled at her and burst into tears 😭. At that moment, I realized that I had been taking myself for granted because I was so busy looking after my kid and working a full-time job. I felt awful for taking out my stress on my kid, so I decided to start taking care of myself.
Working moms juggle a lot of things, so taking even a short time for self-care is essential. Studies conducted on working moms show that self-care is related to higher levels of motivation, satisfaction with life, and positive affect. Self-care has also been associated with positive work-related outcomes.
While it’s natural to feel guilty at first, doing activities for self-care is important for a mom’s well-being. Below are 7 ways working moms can fit self-care into their busy schedules.