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10-Minute
Stress Busters for
Working Mums
by Amanda Alexander
Many working mums feel that they are carrying the weight of the
world on their shoulders as they struggle to balance work and motherhood. Having
both kids and a demanding profession can drain the life out of any
woman—especially one who does not know the simple ways to feel rejuvenated after
carrying out a long list of tasks.
Mums easily shun away from the thought of taking a breather even after being
advised by online life coaching experts. For many, there just isn't enough time
for one. However, what most do not know is that it doesn't take much to get a
real, invigorating break. As a matter of fact, by reading on, you can find many
activities you can put in your hectic schedule as an answer to your stress and
these do not even go over ten minutes!
1. Be a bathing beauty.
Never underestimate the power of a warm bubble bath! It's a time-tested
technique to ease a person's fatigue after a stressful day in the office. Grab a
bubble bath cream of your choice and prepare yourself a nice, soothing bath.
Light some scented candles and play soothing music in your bathroom. Immerse
yourself in your warm watery bliss and let the soapy water wash all your tension
away!
2. Indulge your sweet tooth.
You might have been watching your weight every since you gained your
pregnancy pounds. Now that you have made it to having a baby and keeping your
job, it's high time you reward yourself. Yes, it's the opportune moment to have
your dessert fix! Indulge your taste buds with your favorite ice cream or make a
sumptuous chocolate fudge from a simple brownie mix. Forget the calories. It is
the night you will let yourself fall for your sweet tooth's desire.
3. Have a power nap.
Lunch break or coffee break? Instead of lingering in the office cafeteria
after your meal or going over to the vendo machine, try staying inside your
cubicle for a quick power nap. Many women have learned through professional
coaching that this short siesta can do wonders for you. Catnaps can up your
energy to a level you have not anticipated.
4. Phone-a-friend.
Making a short phone call to a trusted pal is not only beneficial in game
shows but in your life as a working mum as well. Dial your friend's number and
engage in a brief chat. A bit of communicating can later leave you feeling
happy. It will also lift up your spirits if you get to share the challenges of
work and motherhood with a friend who is in the same boat with you. You will
learn that you are not alone in your journey and this will definitely keep you
positive and encouraged.
5. Keep a journal.
Having a journal is not just for teenage girls. This is even more beneficial
for working mums who greet each day with a lot of new happenings. Immortalizing
your blessings and challenges through the written word will make it possible for
you to go through them in the future and thereby help you appreciate the things
you have accomplished and the events you have been through.
These are just some of the numerous ways to alleviate the load of
motherhood. Professionals who specialize in coaching for women assert that it is
important to always have a "mom time," even if it is just ten minutes a day.
This will make a big difference in your everyday life as a working mum.
Amanda Alexander, Director of Coaching Mums, helps
pressure-cooked, exhausted working mums who long for more hours in the day and
space to think. Through
professional coaching programs and
online coaching courses, Amanda helps mums to create a balanced,
fulfilling life that works for them. For self-coaching tips tailored to working
mums, sign up for Inspire, our free newsletter, at
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