With three kiddos 4 and under, I sure have my hands full. I have entered this new phase where I feel like “I’m too busy to stay healthy“. I know that’s just a thinking error so I believe that’s where healthy habits make ALL the difference. What I’ve found to ring the most true is that when things truly get crazy busy it all boils down to simplicity. Being able to simplify your life, your priorities and your “must do” items truly can make or break the difference to a happy mama vs a frazzled mama!
Today we are lucky enough to partner with Bruce from Frugal Trendsetter to give us a fresh perspective on 5 simple strategies for busy moms to stay healthy!
{enter guest speaker, Bruce}
Making a home work with kids around you can certainly be a task. There is always something to get to no matter how fast you think on your feet or actually are. For moms at home or working moms, being a parent and balancing your work and normal chores becomes a tiring endeavor. In this post, we look at 5 simple health care tips that busy moms can make use of to stay healthy and fit without compromising on their time:
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Get enough sleep:
Sleep is a crucial part of your overall health and you ought to get proper bedtime that fits with your busy schedules. Yes, it is a difficult goal to achieve if you have young kids but you need to make efforts to get that extra minutes of sleep to keep yourself healthy. Even those extra 30 minutes you get can make a huge difference. Getting enough sleep will help you feel energized and make way for other healthy choices.
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Don’t skip your breakfast:
There is a reason breakfast is called as the most important meal of the day. Having breakfast can help set the tone for the rest of the day. Most people chuck on their breakfast and compensate for that with their lunch and dinner which is an unhealthy trend. Ensure that your breakfast is a filling one and try and incorporate a healthy gluten-free diet for yourself as well as your family. They say one good habit leads to another.
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Hydrate:
Many people forget this important aspect of daily life i.e. hydrating yourself. Having water regularly throughout the day helps flush toxins from your system and is required to keep up your energy. If you are someone who slacks on drinking their daily fill or are someone who has a craving for unhealthy drinks like sodas to compensate for water, then a good practice is to carry a water bottle with you everywhere you go. Looking for more such interesting health tips? Be sure to visit frugaltrendsetter.com.
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Exercise:
You may be a working mother tending to your children or finishing up the daily chores of your home but that doesn’t mean you skip on exercising. Ensure that you keep some time to do some exercise, most probably early in the morning. Ensure that you amp your exercising routine by doing different exercises. You can try practicing Yoga one day and try jogging the next day. You can seek numerous online guides and videos for this.
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A date night or a night out:
Every mom deserves a much need needed break every once in a while. You can hire a babysitter once in every two weeks and ensure that you spend some quality time with your hubby. Reconnecting with your spouse is just as important to your overall health. You can also plan a get together every last Friday of the month and hang out for some good time with your friends.
A mom is a role model for her family and what you do reflects in your family. You may not need be a hard taskmaster but you can certainly do your bit to stay healthy.
{exit guest speaker}
Bruce, thank you for sharing such great advice and I couldn’t agree more. I truly believe the Mom is the anchor of the home. There may be a storm brewing on the surface of the sea, but as long as the mom is anchored, all will be well. If you are feeling overwhelmed, stressed or too busy I hope you can take these 5 simple ideas to make your life easier and happier.
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