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Are you on of those Super-Mums that does 100 things at the same time? You are up at dawn preparing snack boxes, lunch boxes, gym bags, swim bags, making Breakfast, getting kids ready for school, getting yourself ready for work, planning tonight’s dinner while at the last minute putting on a wash before slamming the door shut. Drive the kids to school, husband to work, getting your self into work where You are the Super Assistant. After running after the boss all day, it’s back in the car, pick kids up, drive your son to hockey, your daughter to ballet. Back home! Dinner time, home work, bathing, night time stories, kids to bed. Cleaning, Washing, ironing, planning the next day…It’s 23.00…..you are exhausted…and in about 7 hours it will start all over again!
The problem with most of us woman (and some men) are that we are very bad at putting ourselves first. But to be honest if We don’t take care of ourselves What use are we going to be to ourselves or our family or anybody else for that matter?As i read in an article You must take care of your own basics needs before you can take care of the needs of others. Quite simple really, right?
And to be honest being busy doesn’t necessarily mean that You are being very productive.
So what can You do? Some people find it very hard to put themselves first, it feels a little bit selfish, but You can at least treat yourself equally with those yo love.
Do you make sure the kids get enough sleep? Well, make sure You get enough sleep too…it doesn’t matter if there is a little bit of dust under the beds and the washing can wait another day.
Do you think it’s important that your kids meet their friends and have a fun social life? Well, You make sure you get to see Your friends sometime as well and make sure You have an existing Social life. It’s been proven that having a Social life decreases the chance of depressions!
Do you insist your kids do some exercise (which I really hope You do, it’s so important to health!) Well, same again, You make sure you go out there and do some Exercises too.By now you all know there is a lot of options for you Mums in Luxembourg:)
Seriously though, it doesn’t have to involve getting to a gym or a class, simply walk out that door and the Options are plenty. Go for a 20 minutes Interval session, Yes, that is the best way to boost the metabolism…Go for a swim, Run with the dog or the neighbour, organise a friendly soccer game or just go for a quick Walk. 20 minutes a day, that is all you need to really improve your health, your immune system, your mood, your pms-problems(if you have them:)) and your future. I have said it before and I am saying it again, Who doesn’t want to live a long life to be there for their family. Well, get out there and Move Your Butt!
But doing exercise is only one part of a healthier life. Getting enough sleep is important and what you eat is equally important to have the Energy you need to be a great super mum. You most likely have heard the saying:You are, What You eat! So true, it’s not even funny:) Eat clean, a lot of fruit and vegetable, good meat, fish and chicken and make sure you eat Every 3 hours minimum!!! And please, please, please don’t skip BREAKFAST!
So what else can you do to relax your life a bit. Well, have a laugh every now and again especially at yourself:) Surround yourself with people that make you happy and don’t drain you. And don’t be afraid to ask for help! If you need 30 min to just clear your thoughts I can most certainly guarantee that your Friend won’t say No, because you wouldn’t right, if they needed you.
Plan fun things, there is nothing better than having something fun to look forward to. And it’s as important to plan nice things to do as it is planning work.
Try to figure out the things or people that drain you and take energy away from you and that aren’t really that important, and get rid or at least minimize the time with that/them.
There is small word that a lot of people don’t use as much as they should…Take note and start using it more often: Learn to say NO! Your Yes should be valuable and only used on the things that are most Important to You.
Look at potential Problems from a different angle, sometimes a problem isn’t as bad as it looks straight on.
Now, don’t go out there and try a new Super Woman tactic and change everything in your life straight away. Most likely that will bring you down eventually. Try small changes and really try to make that a habit before changing the next. This way you are more likely to keep it and make it Your New Improved, Healthier Lifestyle.
Good Luck, Mums, and no matter what, We are still Super Mums but let’s be Healthy, Happy Super Mums instead:)
Jess
