Being
a mom is one of the most precious, rewarding and challenging jobs on the
market. When you sign up to become a mom, everyone tells you the best baby
equipment to buy, the best pediatrician to contact and the best preschools to
start wait-listing your child on before they’re even born. What most forget to
share, though, is the need for a mother to become a master juggler in order to
survive the adventure of motherhood.
If you’re struggling with keeping all of life’s balls in the air, try
incorporating the following four motherhood juggling techniques to not only
overcome the challenges of motherhood, but establish the groundwork for a
rewarding journey.
Make the
Family Calendar a Priority
One of the biggest challenges of being a mother is juggling family, school,
extracurricular activities and work commitments for everyone in the family.
Eliminate the Guilt Factor
Moms can be the worst offenders of feeling guilty for not doing enough for
everyone, not reacting the best to every situation and not being able to solve
everyone’s problems or ailments.
In order to successfully juggle all of the obligations of motherhood, it’s
important to release the guilt factor from your mind and body by focusing on
healthy and positive
thoughts that can carry you to a more stress-free
and pleasant mind space.
Don’t Be
Afraid to Ask for Help
Many moms feel like they have to be Wonder
Woman and shoulder all of the responsibility of the family by
themselves. However, having a great support system — a spouse, relatives,
friends or a mixture of all three — can make a huge difference in successfully
juggling your life and your family’s.
Asking for help doesn’t mean that you’re inferior or less of a mother. Instead,
it means that you are a master juggler and understand the importance of the
age-old saying, “It takes a village to raise a child.”
Make
Mommy (Me) Time Mandatory
If you don’t take time out for yourself, it can really show in the way you
interact with your friends, spouse and kids as well as the way you approach
your job and personal obligations. When life gets busy, a lot of moms
automatically skip out on “Me Time.”
One suggestion for juggling life’s daily stresses is by scheduling personal
workout time, relaxation and rejuvenation time, and girlfriend time regularly
to not only make them a priority in your life, but to ensure that they happen
on a routine basis. It’s important for moms to regularly schedule Me Time
to clear the mind, relax the body and melt stress away.
When the motherhood juggling act is in full swing, it can be easy to get
overwhelmed with all of the balls you have in the air. As a mother, it’s
important to keep everything in perspective and to remind yourself of these
juggling techniques when life gets hectic. And remember, the only item on your
calendar that you have control over is Me Time. So make the most out of
your Me Time by taking the time to relax and rejuvenate. Your mind, body and
family will appreciate it!
A great way to wind
down and relax is by getting a massage. Jodi at Inner Focus Massage specializes
in women. She’s very experienced and would make certain you have a relaxing,
rejuvenating experience. Call her with questions or to set an appointment at
701-238-8257. Also, check out her website by clicking here