Ways To Prevent Mummy Burnout

It is unarguable that mums are the engine room of every home.More than 80 percent of childcare and household chores is done by them.They just make the home functional.As a result of this all important and most times overwhelming role,a mum can experience physical,mental and emotional stress.

In many cultures, the duty of a mum in a home is to do all the household chores including taking care of the children alone. She is expected to fulfil that role without any complaints whatsoever. If she complains or falls short of expectations, society sees her as lazy and unfit for the role.They forget that she is human too and that been a mom is the most tasking job in the planet.A job where there is no break, a 24/7 job.Even at night she is working.

Here are ways to help moms from sliding into the burnout circle.

TRY TO BE POSITIVE

Mummy,yes, its not easy to be positive when there are so many things that needs your attention but you can stay positive by been around people who encourage,inspire and motivate you to be the best of you.Stay away from people who spread negative energy.Consciously and deliberately try to stay positive.

STAY ORGANISED,NOT PERFECT

This can be done by keeping a daily to do list.This gives clarity,energy and emotional balance to your day.Also when one or more of the listed task is accomplished it brings a feeling of fulfilment which invariably makes you feel good and relaxed.Do not despair if you could not do some or all the written task for the day as you can carry it over to the next day.But this should not be the normal thing ,set realistic task.

REST,SLEEP SLEEP

Mums are most times sleep deprived,new mums should sleep when baby is sleeping.At night you may not sleep much because of baby but you can try to make up for it during the day.As baby grows you can create a sleep pattern that will be good for you and baby.Get away from your phone and social media feeds,that pile of unwashed clothes,dirty dishes etc and just take a break or nap.Researchers say sleep deprivation apart from making one irritable can also bring about health complications.

HAVE A SELFCARE ROUTINE

There are some things you loved doing before you became a mom but you have not done in a long while.It could be getting your nails done,going to the movie's,reading a novel etc.Carve out a 'me time',where you can do the things you love and be refreshed.Do not be too busy to forget to laugh or take care of yourself.

DADDY SHOW APPRECIATION

This can be demonstrated by saying thank you to your wife and mother of your children for her daily sacrifices and helping her out in the daily chores.Just a little pat on the back or anything to tell her you understand what she is going through helps to keep her from falling apart.Also dads and moms should communicate their feelings and dads can help to buy foodstuffs/groceries,do school runs and other task.Remember that taking care of the kids is not solely for moms,dads and moms should work together.