It’s often said that being a mom is the greatest job in the world. However, the part about how a mom’s job is 24-hours a day 7-days a week proves that it isn’t an easy one. Though every moment of motherhood is a labor of love, there comes a point when every mommy needs a break. The good news, there are some great ways to take a well-deserved mommy break without even leaving home.
Whether you can have 30-minutes or an entire glorious hour for yourself, the most important thing is to make sure you use whatever time you can get for yourself. The kids will be fine! Now let’s get into some fun ideas to try when taking an ever-necessary break from being mommy.
Relax into Knitting
Take a break while doing something that will help to better yourself. Knitting is the cost friendly hobby every mom can enjoy and benefit from in so many different ways, such as:
- Improving memory and focus
- Releasing stress and reducing anxiety
- Reinforce patience and challenge yourself
Imagine taking time to discover a hidden talent and achieve things you never knew we’re possible. Truly embrace a mommy break, get some durable Red Heart super saver yarn and knit something just for you! Let your crafting confidence build over time and try something simple to start, like:
- Practicing stitch techniques on an old shirt
- Adding knit embroidery to a hat or scarf
- Crochet a mug cozy
Best of all, there’s no rush so take all the 30-minute breaks you need to finish a project. Afterall, the goal is not only to use knitting for a break but to be a hobby you can look forward to and enjoy doing.
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Practice Yoga
Let’s face it, being a mom is hard on the body in more ways than one. From unpredictable sleep schedules to twisting and turning in every possible direction to make sure your little one is being held just right, there is no denying that every mommy could benefit from a quick yoga break. Experience is nice but not necessary, there are plenty of beginner yoga positions to try for your next break, such as:
- Child’s pose
- Cat and Cow pose
- Corpse pose
Take full advantage of a mommy break by doing yoga to help calm your body and mind. Just make sure to find somewhere quiet and even the briefest of yoga breaks with have you feeling like new in no time.
Make a Vision Board
Of course, raising kids to take on the world is a goal every mom strives to achieve but that doesn’t mean you have to stop dreaming about what your future can be. Take a mommy break and make a vision board to help explore yourself and what you want from life. Getting started is easy, all you need is:
- Poster board
- Magazines (for inspiration)
- Scissors
- Glue
- Markers
Build your vision board over time and always keep adding whatever you wish the future will hold. Now take a deep breath and choose how to spend your next mommy break!
