8 Motherhood Hacks To Keep Your Cool And Stay Happy

We mums are all guilty of losing our tempers sometimes with our kids, and getting ourselves feel burnt out in our daily lives. And let’s face it, at times we even over-complicate things to try and find the perfect solution for just about everything, since only the best is good enough for our family.. Wouldn't it be nice to be a calm, relaxed and in-control mom by applying just a few simple steps? Take a look at these 8 motherhood hacks on how to keep your cool and stay energised.

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1

Breathe

You might hear this a lot and not pay attention to it, but it truly works! The first thing you should do when the situation is overwhelming is breathe and count to 10 (or even sing the ABC song!). This will give you a chance to calm down, think clearly and not lose your cool before taking the next step.

2

Isolate yourself when things get heated

Step away (mentally, and/or physically) from the situation when things get bonkers with your kids. Try and be isolated. Remind yourself that your kids LOVE you, that to them you are ‘super mom’: their role model who they learn coping methods from when watching how you react to any situation. They really don’t realize that they might be driving you to the brink of insanity. When you are away, you will have time to pull your thoughts together and put a quick plan that shows you are calm and in control when facing them again. No, it’s not easy but this will help perfectly well!

3

Pretend this isn’t your child

How do you deal with your friend’s children if they misbehave? What would you do if her child screams or threw a tantrum? Would you also lose your tempers when dealing with them? No? We thought so. Just pretend that your child ISN’T really your child in this particular situation, and you will find yourself more in control when handling this particular situation.

4

Break down your chores to daily, weekly, monthly …etc.

House chores can feel like a never-ending stream of to-do's and take your time away from your kids. Breaking down these activities to daily or weekly items can help you save time and energy. Daily chores can include dusting, washing dishes, cooking for example. Weekly ones would include washing bedding, washing the car… etc. Planning those chores ahead of time can help you get things done while giving your children the time they deserve. But also remember, as long as it’s not a matter of life and death, house chores can be done later. And have you considered delegating some of the tasks to others, like a professional company or a maid? Your kids are more important!

5

Sleep at least 8 hours at night

Lack of sleep can cause significant issues to your body that can lead to hunger, hormonal disorder, weight gain and even serious diseases. It also highly affects your decision-making abilities and increases anxiety. Do you really need to add on your stress levels while taking care of your children? We sure know your answer already!

6

Begin 15 minutes earlier

We all know that kids tend to delay (or be slow) finishing their food, completing homework, getting dressed or even going to bed. They also seem to forget things like wearing shoes to school! These issues can add on your stress levels and get you to lose your tempers. Try starting everything 15 minutes earlier, like waking up, getting ready to school, starting homework, dinner time… etc. This may help you stay on track and even if your little angels decide to slack on, you will still be able to finish the next task on time.

7

Reduce commitments

Have you heard about the 'Power of NO'? This applies to you and your kids’ commitments. If you have too many, then your life will be complicated. Make a list of all your commitments and ask yourself which ones give you, and your children, the most joy and benefit, and which ones simply drain your time and energy without giving you much back in return? Keep the essential commitments and eliminate as many of the rest as possible. In the end, saying more no to others is saying more yes to yourself and your family...

8

Take a day off and plan some quiet time

To be able to take care of others, you first need to be able to take care of yourself.. This can be easier said than done, but if you can, try to ask your partner or any other caregiver to watch your kids, while you go out and enjoy a your time alone, recharge, freshen up, and come back home with a big smile :)

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