I want to start this blog by saying I celebrate all of you keeping things together during this crazy COVID-19 season. You all are real heroes!
For years I was a work from home mom, work at home mom, and mom working all the time, lol. My tribe consisted of seven all less than two years apart.
They are all grown now, but I recall many days that I wanted to run away and not come back for a good while. It requires loads of physical and mental stamina to make it through parenting.
I love being a mom but some days I was pushed to places that were ugly and needed to be rescued. I may not have a Ph.D. for my years of study but I certainly have loads of experience and wisdom to back me up.
No, I have not raised any children in a global pandemic, but I have had my own personal pandemic to live through. I recall being in the house with my young toddlers for about six weeks or more dealing with the virus, chickenpox, an eight-month-old baby, and being pregnant at the same time. Life was challenging.
How did I make it you are wondering? Glad you asked because I want to share some tips with you if you are drowning in the demands of life with your children.
Here are some tips you can try, I do not guarantee anything because each situation is different but it can not hurt to try them 🙂
Tip #1
Stop feeling guilty for wanting things to end and get back to normal. You are human and have feelings that should matter. Give yourself a break. Find a healthy way to deal with them, just do not let them boil over and attack those who are innocent.
Tip#2
Find three things each day that you are grateful for concerning life. This really helped me handle those attitudes that would creep up on certain days concerning one of my children. There is one who pushes the boundaries you set.
Tip#3
If possible wake up earlier than anyone else and have your quiet time. Read, walk, exercise, journal, drink your favorite beverage, just do something for you.
Tip#4
Create team leadership with your family, especially if your children are older. Our tribe had different days and chores they did to help me not be worn out. It could be as small as putting clothes in the basket from the dryer.
Tip#5
Instead of a shower take a bubble bath that allows you to reclaim your calm. If you can not take a bath, include some music you like with a candle burning turn the lights off to set the mood and exhale as the water flows down unto your body.
Here is a bonus TIP
Remember to be kind to yourself by treating yourself well. Be intentional to give love in small ways to yourself without guilt, it teaches your children how to treat you. If you love and care for you they will honor your personal space (this takes repetition in teaching but they will get it).
Let me know how you are doing, and if you have some tips to keep your sanity in this season.
Stay Safe.
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