Home Remedies
<p><b>Easy ways to find "me-time"</b></p>
<p>Having a family and a child to take care of can mean your needs and wants go on the backburner. This shouldn’t always be the case because from time to time, a break is crucial for your mental and physical health.</p>
<p><br />But how do you go about this without being gripped by Mum guilt?</p>
<p><br />Well, we have the solutions for you, Mum!</p>
<p><br /><b>What’s necessary vs what’s optional</b><br />Being clear about the things that your child needs versus what is "nice to have" or optional is the first step to unlocking some me-time. Find a balance between what’s necessary and beneficial for the health and growth of your baby. Feeding, cleaning, comforting, interacting and putting your baby to sleep and ensuring a safe space goes without saying.</p>
<p><br />But perhaps using cloth nappies, making homemade baby food, and attending “mummy and me" classes, can greatly take up much of your time. Remember, you can’t do it all, reassess some activities, so you can have some much-needed free time.</p>
<p><br /><b>Realistic expectations</b><br />Taking care of a baby and attending to household matters can't all be done in a day. Certain routines and habits may change now that there’s a little one taking up much of your time, so make sure your baby is well-taken care of and see to their basic needs. Hire help, if possible, to manage things around the house.</p>
<p><br /><b>Create to-do lists</b><br />To-do lists can help you think through what you need to do versus what you’d like to do. They also free up mind-space and make it easier to keep track of your day’s tasks and appointments while finding a gap for your own relaxation.</p>
<p><br /><b>Ask for help</b><br />So much has happened since the birth of your child, priorities have shifted and now you’re juggling the needs of your child in your busy life. If you’re a stay-at-home parent, you may feel like you need to figure things out on your own, but you don’t have to. You can hire help if you have the financial means to do so or have a family member assist while you’re finding your groove.</p>
<p><br />Remember, everyone needs help from time to time, that takes nothing away from your success as a parent.</p>
<p><br /><b>Schedule me-time</b><br />Make it a goal to schedule some time for yourself every day. You get to use this time however you wish. Prioritise this, and you’ll all be happier and feel much less stress.</p>
<p><br /><b>Self-care</b><br />Self-care is essential for good parenting. If you’re tired, stressed, or depressed, you'll be unable to interact with your children the way a well-rested parent should.</p>
<p><br />Occasional pampering can make the world of a difference in your energy and confidence. Find time to get a massage, have your nails and feet done, get a head massage, run yourself a candlelit bath while listening to music or reading a book.</p>
<p><br /><b>Takeaway</b><br />The little joys you once enjoyed don’t have to be a thing of the past. It’s all about balance, and seeking help when you need it.</p>
