5 Tips to Help With Mom Burn Out

Are you feeling mom burn out? Do you get through to mid- morning and feeling like you already need a reset? Are your mom responsibilities becoming stressful and just too much? And then there’s that job you have to do too. Yikes! Well I am going to share with you 5 little tips that help tremendously when feeling completely burnt out.

These feelings can hit any mom. Whether you are a stay at home mom , a working mom, a working at home mom, a mom of twins, mom of toddlers’ step mom, a single mom. Any mom can get burn out and sometimes we don’t even realize it!

When I became a mom I always felt like my kids had to come first no matter what. That’s the story I was telling myself, even when I was stressed, overwhelmed and crying. Then, after having my twins, I was angry all the time. I felt alone, constantly cried, felt resentful and the worst part was I could not lose the baby weight. I  did not feel like my active, healthy, happy self. I   was completely burnt out.

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Signs of mom burn out

If you’re a mom you feel like you must do it all, all the time. The problem is when you are doing it all, you can start to feel things you don’t normally feel. You start to feel drained and that maybe you can’t get anything done in a day, then the anxiety and sadness sink in. You’re constantly overwhelmed and you start feeling tired and worn out all day long. Sound familiar?

You could have mom burn out if:

• you begin having sleep problems
• you become uninterested in the things you once loved
• you begin having feelings of hopelessness
• you are tired all the time
• your appetite changes
• you are feeling emotional (sad, crying for not reason, anxious)
• you feel like you need a break (but a real break)
• you are irritable
• you feel as if anything new asked of you will put you over the edge
• you have a short temper
• you don’t want to be touched/ want to be left alone
• you begin feeling resentful
• you lose ambition to wake up and do the day
• you feel withdrawn from others
• you have mom guilt all the time
• you are constantly worried/anxious/nervous

What can you do to help with mom burn out?

When I became a mom I always felt like my kids had to come first no matter what. That’s the story I was telling myself, even when I was stressed, overwhelmed and crying. Then, after having my twins, I was angry all the time. I felt alone, constantly cried, felt resentful and the worst part was I could not lose the baby weight. I  did not feel like my active, healthy, happy self.  I  was completely burnt out.

I started thinking about all those super moms that seemed to do it all. They make it seem so effortless. So, I started reading and googling about how they do it all, or at least how they seem to. You know what they all have in common? They have consistent  self- care routines that they all do. Things that they only do for themselves, because let’s face it, if we don’t feel like ourselves we can’t be our best for our children.

Without self-care mom routines, mommy burn out will not go away.  What I’ve learned is that taking care of you, making time to do you, is super important to keep from burning out and feeling depleted. After reading many moms advice articles, and simply asking a few super moms themselves, I have created the five best tips to help with mom burn out.

5 ways to help with mom burn out

1. Do some physical activity

Physical activity is so important to get your energy high and your blood circulating ( which you will definitely need with twins)! Many studies that show that exercising enhances your mood and helps with thinking and learning. Although it may seem hard to get some time to do these things, they can be done with child in tow. Just get out and get moving.

Some examples of activities you can do are:

• Go for a walk/ hike ( with the stroller or solo)
• Go for a run (with or without the stroller)
• Garden
• Ride your bike (inside bike if you have)
• Stretch/ Yoga
• Join a gym class
• Take online gym classes (you can easily fit this in when they kids are sleeping)

2. Stimulate the brain

Keeping the brain focused and engaged in stimulating activities, is a great way to focus on you. Take the time to learn something that is of interest to you. Here are some ways that can stimulate the brain:

3. Take some time to do something for yourself

Taking care of yourself is so important. It not only gives you some time to yourself, but it gives you a little mood boost so you can recharge and continue the rest of your day. This is a time to be away from the kids and really enjoy you.

• Make a spa day for yourself
• Take a bubble bath
• Make a lunch date with friends
• Watch a movie/ binge watch Netflix
• Lay out in a pool or go to the beach

4. Pick ONE must for the day

Every night before bed I write myself a little post -it that says 3 things I must get done the following day. Each day I try to get one thing accomplished. Even if I just get one of those things done, I feel accomplished. Think about what your musts are for the day? Do you have one thing you must do every day? Try to get it done first thing in the morning. This way you have the whole day to feel accomplished. To read more about routines and picking your must for the day click here.

Here are some things that might be your must:

• Workout
• Clean
• Make a phone call you need to make
• Buy something you’ve been saying you need to get
• Meal prep
• Mow the lawn
• Finish a book you started reading
• Listen to a course you started

5. Meditate/ Prayer

Meditating 5 minutes a day can make a difference. Some of the most successful people mediate first thing in the morning to set their day up for success. It may feel like we don’t have 5 minutes, but it is so important that you find it. Here are some ways you can find 5 minutes to meditate.

• Wake up 5 minutes earlier to meditate
• While taking a bath/ shower
• While parked in the car before/ after work
• On a lunch break
• When the kids are napping

Conclusion

Feeling overwhelmed as a mom is a very real and understandable struggle. Thankfully, there are proven and effective ways that can make coping with mom burn out easier. By finding time for yourself and taking care of your mental health, adopting mindful living practices, eating healthy and participating in physical activities, you can reduce the expectations you set on yourself, focus on feeling calm yet productive and combat exhaustion altogether. All in all, we hope this blog post has made you feel empowered to put yourself first during this stressful season in life – remember, putting your wellbeing first facilitates healthier relationships with loved ones and overall wellbeing. Here are the best ways to help cope with mom burn out – good luck!

Here are some other blog posts about creating a positive mindset for moms:

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I'm 40 years old and a mom of 2 three year olds and a first grader. I am also a Special education teacher. My passion has always been to help people, which is why I started this blog.