5 Tips For Making Time For Yourself As A Busy Mom

Making time for yourself as a busy mom should be a top priority. Sometimes it’s hard to step away from all of the responsibility for a little while but self care is so important and you can’t pour into others if your glass isn’t full. Read my tips on how to make time for yourself as a busy mom.

Being a mom is by far the most rewarding job in the world. It’s definitely not the easiest, but every moment is fulfilling. I’ll admit that sometimes I find myself stuck in mom mode and forget to take time for myself. It’s important to always make time for yourself even if it’s only a few minutes a day because it’ll help you stay sane. I’m sharing 5 tips for making time for yourself as a busy mom.

5 Tips For Making Time For Yourself As A Busy Mom

1.  Plan your meals.

Meal prep and crockpot meals (like this one) will be a lifesaver. By prepping your meals the night before or the morning before you head out for work, you will save time when you get home. When you get home, you’ll be able to get homework and baths done quicker which will make for an earlier bedtime and more time for you. If you’re not sure where to start, here’s a few tips.

2. Make a schedule and stick to it.

As moms we somehow always make time to do things for everyone else and keep them happy. Making a schedule and to-do list is essential for fitting in that “you time.” Start your schedule with the most important tasks for the day so that you can get those things done first and free up some time for yourself in the afternoon before you have to pick up the kids from school. When you’re ready to take some time for yourself, let your other half now. They will be supportive of you taking the day and more than willing to spend time alone with your kids. It gives them a chance to bond without mom and create memories that they’ll remember later on in life. And if your other half is anything like The Mr., they’ll force you out the door and will not bother you when you’re taking time for yourself because they know how important this time is.

3. Don’t feel guilty.

I do this every single time. It never fails. I find myself always making excuses or feeling guilty for being away, but let’s face it – we’re all human and we all need a break sometimes. 99.9% of the time your kids won’t even notice that you’re gone. I can’t even count how many times I’ve made myself feel guilty for taking time alone and Tatiana didn’t even miss me. Your kids are so busy having fun and being kids that they don’t even notice if you’re gone for a little while. Make sure you’re making time for a little self care.

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4. It’s okay to say no.

I’m definitely guilty of this. As moms, it’s in our nature to want to help others and it’s easy to say yes to thing but sometimes it’s okay to say no. You can’t be everywhere or do everything. You have to be willing to say no to people or else you’ll experience burnout quickly.

5. Don’t overthink it.

It doesn’t matter what you do during your free time. All that matters is that it’s your time. Something as simple as pampering yourself at home while your family goes out or taking a nap can make a world of difference. I love cozying up in my bedroom with my favorite spa products and pamper myself.