| Feeling burnout as a Mom is very common. It does | | | | body |
| not mean that you are failing as a Mom. | | | | Eating poorly leads to fatigue and stress. Nurture |
| It's mostly due to the isolation that a lot of Moms | | | | your body with healthy foods and avoidexcessive |
| face in our culture, as well as theoverscheduling and | | | | caffeine and sugar, which only deplete you. |
| overwork that a lot of us deal with. | | | | Exercise is also very important because it helps you |
| Here are 6 things you can do to prevent burnout and | | | | deal with stress and floods your body |
| treat it if it comes up.o Find your tribe | | | | withendorphins, the "feel good hormones". Don't |
| Find a support group of like minded Moms. There are | | | | make excuses! Get moving for 20 minutes a day. |
| neighbors, people you worship with, family, | | | | Itdoesn't have to be expensive or complicated. |
| Moms at storytime, the park, or anywhere else | | | | Walking is one of the best exercises you can do. |
| Moms hang out. It's extremely important for Momsto | | | | Exercise is also good for the kids because it helps |
| have a social network. Talk about your feelings with | | | | them discharge excess energy that they mayhave |
| someone who won't judge you, and returnthe favor. | | | | from being inside too much. |
| Spend time with good friends, and don't forget to | | | | Spending some time every day in the sun is also a |
| nurture your relationship with your spouse.o Set | | | | good idea. Sunlight improves mood and helpsyou |
| boundaries | | | | sleep better.o Take a break |
| Setting good boundaries isn't just about limits with | | | | Nurture yourself every single day in small ways. Take |
| your kids. Boundaries are something thatprotect you | | | | a hot bath by yourself. Go outside for afew minutes |
| from being overburdened with other people's | | | | and breathe deeply. Say your prayers, journal, pursue |
| responsibilities. Learn to say no tothings that don't | | | | a hobby that you love. |
| honor your values, and don't overextend yourself.o | | | | Even if all you can do are 5 minute increments, take |
| Lose the guilt | | | | the time!o Focus on what's truly important |
| Don't feel like you're a bad Mom because you feel | | | | If you're feeling overwhelmed, remind yourself that |
| burnout from time to time. In fact, you areprobably a | | | | the most important things on your to do listare your |
| very conscientious Mom who is neglecting her own | | | | children, not the dishes or the dusty blinds. Put |
| needs! Be as forgiving and empathicwith yourself as | | | | everything aside for 15 minutes andjust play with |
| you are with your kids, and remember, when you | | | | your kids. Have fun, laugh together, spend time in |
| take care of your own needs,you're in better shape | | | | nature together, and enjoy life. |
| to care for your family. It's kind of like when the | | | | The rest can wait. Kids have a way of growing up |
| flight attendanttells you to put on your own oxygen | | | | despite us. And keep hugging those babies! |
| mask first in case of emergency!o Take care of your | | | | |