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As a parent, you have likely gotten used to dealing with your fair share of stress. Others may joke that stress just comes with the territory of being a parent, but that doesn’t make it any less damaging to your health. Of course, there are always going to be stressful situations, but if you are walking around in a permanent stress bubble it is time to welcome a little peace inside of your busy brain.
1. Get Up Earlier – Okay, you are probably screaming at the computer right now that you barely get a decent night of sleep as it is. Simply getting up 30 minutes before everyone actually knows you are awake gives you time to start your day on a positive note. If you rush out of bed and deal with chaos for the next hour getting everyone out the door for school, this anxiety is going to follow you. Start the day reading, practicing yoga, or doing something you love, and your chaotic morning may not seem so bad.
2. Deep Breathing – Deep breathing can be done whether you are stuck in traffic, burning dinner, or just ready to snap. Just take five very deep breaths. The inhale should begin deep in your diaphragm. Inhale through the nose. Exhale through your mouth.
3. Exercise – You don’t need to squeeze in hours at the gum to reap the stress-reducing benefits of exercise. Quick 15-minutes of yoga is enough to calm the mind. Go for a walk, run around in the backyard with the dog or put some music on and have a 10-minute dance session. If you have young kids, they will be thrilled to join in the dancing fun. Physical activity promotes the release of endorphins in the body. These special hormones reduce stress and just make you feel good.
4. Buy a Large Water Wall – The movement of water creates positive energy in your home. If that’s not enough, the sound is soothing and naturally relaxes the mind. Put one in every room of your house if you have to. Most importantly, put one in your bedroom to help quiet your mind, so you fall asleep without counting hundreds of sheep. Gorgeous water walls can be found at stores like Luxe Water Walls.
5. Make Time for You – You have probably had plenty of people tell you that you need to fit personal time into your schedule. They know what they are talking about. You will be a better parent with a calmer mind and happier attitude. If you have a baby you are probably thinking there is no way you can get away. You can! You need to! Even if you only have your mom or sister come over for two hours, so you can go hiking, get a massage, or meet a friend for coffee, you will return feeling refreshed.
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