Mini-Moments for Mommy Escapes

Being a work-at-home-mom (WAHM) is a tough job. You have so many responsibilities, so many different roles, and only so many hours during the day. It can be difficult to fit in all that needs to be done, let alone have any time left for relaxation or simply breathing. The trick to finding time for yourself is to create mini-moments for mommy. These moments will lift your spirits and lighten your load. Try some of the ideas below to create your own moments of relaxation.

Cheerful Chocolate
It is rare to find a woman who does not like some sort of chocolate. The key to creating a mini-moment for mommy is to always have that type of chocolate on hand. Keep it hidden in a high cabinet or on the top shelf of the refrigerator where small hands cannot reach it. When you need a moment to recharge and calm down, sneak off to the kitchen and have a small bite of chocolate. Even if you are on a diet and concerned with healthy eating, a small piece of dark chocolate can make a huge difference in your mood. Beside, dark chocolate is good for you! If chocolate is not your thing, use whatever works for you.

Bathroom Breaks
One of those secrets that moms do not let out very often is that we sometimes hide in the bathroom. If you are having a rough day or just need a breather, escape to the bathroom for two or three minutes to recharge. Wash your face, brush your hair or just sit and breathe. It may not be a fancy spa, but when you are a busy WAHM, those tiny escapes, even to the bathroom by yourself, feel luxurious. Keep a new magazine and a pretty scented candle in the bathroom, so that you can take advantage of them when you have a few extra moments of quiet.

Let's Read
There are a couple of different ways that you can use reading as an escape. You can snuggle on the couch with your children and read your way through a chapter of one of your childhood classics, for one option. Your children will love the time together and the simple act of reading with them may calm your frazzled nerves. Another option is to have a designated time during the day when everyone reads their own books together in the family room. Older children can quietly read chapter books, while even your toddler can look at a stack of picture books. You get to escape into your latest novel and forget about your worries for just a little while. Even ten minutes to read and recharge will make the day go a lot smoother.

Whether you munch on a piece of chocolate in the kitchen or read on the rocker with your children, taking the time to stop the hustle and bustle of everyday life and recharge is important. There will always be laundry to wash, meals to make, bills to be paid, and work that needs to be completed. Thankfully, you do not need to try to finish it all in one day.

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