Are You A Mom? You Must Read This.

If you’re a mom then I presume you find yourself thinking that you don’t have time for yourself, very often. Being a mom may put everything else in perspective but you need to think about yourself too or you can cause harm to your health. Enlisted below are some simple tips that you should incorporate in your daily routine.

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Always have breakfast

Don’t skip breakfast since it gives you the energy to keep moving the whole day. According to a research it is found out that having breakfast can repress the hunger cravings you get throughout the day. You’re more likely to get fatigued and lose focus if you skip breakfast. Skipping breakfast is associated with overweight and obesity whereas eating breakfast reduces 30 percent risk of becoming overweight and obese.

If you want having a proper breakfast to be a habit of your children then you should start having breakfast on the table with them too. Children learn from their parents and it’s important for them to set good examples.

Green tea

Have a cup of green tea every day. It’s a great way of managing your weight. Green tea consists of antioxidants which are best known for forestalling the aging process. It’ll also make you feel fresh and good.

Exercise

Most mothers completely ignore their health. It is very important to stay fit.Take some time out of the day to exercise. Apart from just shaping your body exercise release endorphins that make you feel better, happy and relieve your stress.

Manage your time

Keep a do to list for yourself. Having a baby pretty much creates a hole in your memory so in order to get your tasks done jot down the things you need to do that day and every time you get something done just cross it off to feel that sense of accomplishment.

Keep your body hydrated

Drink water to stay hydrated. It keeps us from getting too tired. Drinking water is also one of the best ways to lose weight. If you drink a glass of water before a meal you’ll feel full and you’ll eat less. It also helps you boost your metabolism.

Make yourself happy

Charity begins at home. Take out time for yourself to do the things you really enjoy doing. You can hang out with friends, go to the movies, go to a spa, get a massage and a lot more. You owe it to yourself. Don’t neglect your emotional and mental health just because you have a new set of responsibilities.

Get proper sleep

Get an adequate amount of sleep to wake up feeling fresh and active in the morning. Sleep deprivation can lead to fatigue which causes stress. 

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Spend quality time with your children

In order to better communicate with your children try to get to know them and their state of mind really well. Talk to them about their day, give them advice and listen to their problems. You want to be a parent who is fully trusted and liked by her children.

Author Bio: This article was written by Rida Maqbool. She blogs at BeautifulYou.com.pk which is a premiere health, beauty and fashion informational portal of Pakistan