How to Combat Stress As A Mom

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What stress does to you as a mom.

Stress is such a killjoy. It can take your household hostage not to mention your mind. It is very difficult to be peaceful when you’re drowning and stress.

What stress does to your household.

When mom is stressed, the household may feel like it’s drowning as well. As moms, we set the tone for our house. It’s not fair but it’s true.

Sure dads play a role as well but moms typically control the temperature of our household. So if mom is feeling stressed then children will also feel that stress.

As moms we want to be able to do everything and be everything.

Sometimes we take on too much because we believe we can do it all. We want to prove that we can do everything. But it’s just not possible. You cannot be everything and do everything.

You aren’t superwoman. 

Taking on everything and trying to do everything can be the source of our stress as moms.

Here are 9 ways to manage stress as a mom

Learn to say no.

This is a big one. If we take on too much then we are going to be stressed. It is important to learn the word no.

Often times it’s the first word we learn as toddlers. But somewhere along the line, we grow into adults and we start to think we can’t say no to things.

Learn how to say no and how not to offer up an excuse or reason. You don’t owe anyone a reason to your no.

Prioritize self-care 

You can’t pour from an empty cup. You have to put on your own breathing mask before you put on someone else’s. We have learned and heard all the analogies that tells us to take care of ourselves first as moms.

But still it is so difficult to do.

We start the day with a full cup, then we divvy it out to everybody that needs us, and when we’re done there’s nothing left for us. Prioritize self-care.

It is not selfish to take a shower. It is not selfish to eat a healthy meal or work out. It’s also not selfish to say “hey kids mommy needs 30 minutes. I had a long day, can you guys please go play quietly for a few minutes?”

If they’re still pretty little there’s nothing wrong with putting them down for quiet time. Prioritize self-care, you are worth it.

Learn to recognize your triggers

We all have triggers. Things that make us stressed. Triggers that overwhelm us and caused us to become frustrated.

Learn to recognize what your triggers are. I have learned over the last eight years what triggers me. I say it out loud and I acknowledge it to other people.

For example, I am married to a man who is very fast-paced. It’s just who he is. However when we are getting ready, although he helps a lot, I am the one the kids come to for most things.

I realized several weeks ago, when I would become frustrated, overwhelmed, and stressed before we left to go somewhere, it stems from feeling rushed.

So I told my husband I get stressed out when you rush me. He said okay I’m sorry, I didn’t realize. He has worked on not rushing me and I have worked on becoming a little bit faster.  It’s that simple. speak your triggers out loud and learn to recognize what your triggers are.

Exercise 

Exercise releases endorphins and endorphins make you happy. I always have this quote stuck in my head.

When I was a teenager I was a cheerleader and after every football game I would go out to eat with my friends.

One particular game we were extremely giggly. One of my friends said this quote. “We just got done exercising. exercise releases endorphins and endorphins make you happy!” So exercise! I know we don’t always like it but I feel better after I exercise.

It is because exercise releases those endorphins and those endorphins make you happy!

Call a friend

If you’re feeling stressed sometimes all you need is to talk it out with somebody. Call a friend. Someone you can trust that you can vent to. Or even just send a quick text. Doing so can do wonders and make you feel so much better after you talk it out with somebody.

Take a 5 minute break

Leave the room if you’re feeling frustrated. Take a five minute break.

It’s not going to hurt your children if you take a second to calm down. In fact it’s good for you and it’s good for your house.

If you’re feeling stressed and overwhelmed instead of reacting take a five minute breather.

Do something by yourself

Figure out something you love and do it for yourself. As moms we can get lost in ourselves. We feel like we’re nothing more than a mom sometimes. At least I know I have felt this way.

When you have a hobby or something that you love and look forward to doing, it can help you manage your stress easier, because you were no longer feeling like you are only here to serve other people.

Prepare for the week ahead 

Listen, I am a type B personality 100%. It is a struggle for me to plan and prep and organize. Doing so has really gotten me out of my comfort zone. But I have tried my hardest to make it a priority.

I have four children. One of them is an infant the other three I homeschool. It is essential that I plan the weeks ahead otherwise I will feel stressed and chaotic all the time. If you are like me I am here to tell you it’s 100% worth it.

Don’t be afraid to ask for help 

Right after I had my fourth child I went for her four week check up. My Doctor, who has been my doctor since I was a child, reminded me to not try to do everything on my own. “Don’t be afraid to ask for help Jenna” is what she said.

I said “I don’t try to do everything on my own.” Then she gave me a reality check. She said “you might not do it now but you used to. So I just wanted to remind you, don’t try to do everything on your own.”

I’m here to remind you momma, the same thing. Don’t be afraid to ask for help. Asking for help doesn’t mean you’re weak or a terrible mom if you don’t do everything. Because trying to do everything is often the root of our stress as moms. The happiest moms are the one to ask for help. So don’t be afraid.

No one likes to be stressed. We want to enjoy motherhood. Time goes too fast. It is possible to enjoy motherhood and not be stressed all the time. I hope these steps have helped you and you have found some that you can use in your every day life.

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