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9 Easy Ways to Relax
Mothers tend to
unconsciously step into a super hero role, caring for family members and
pushing their own needs aside. Research tells us that women’s health depends
on laughter, playing, exercising, relaxing and enjoying pleasurable fun
times. As mothers, we should take this information seriously and look at how
we live our lives.
Guilt often plays a huge
role in a mother’s decision-making process. If a mother feels guilty about
leaving her child in the care of someone else for an hour while she goes to
the gym to exercise, chances are she’ll stop going to the gym.
The truth is, instead of
feeling guilty about doing something for ourselves, we should actually make
it mandatory to take special time for ourselves on a regular basis. Making
time to relax and recharge our batteries will make us better mothers.
Replenishing on a regular basis will ensure that we have something to give
back to our families.
Here are a few simple and
quick ways for mothers to relax at home:
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Light a candle. Lavender, vanilla, sandalwood and
spearmint are soothing scents to look for when purchasing special
candles.
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Deep breathe. Inhale deeply through your nostrils
then exhale slowly through your mouth. Repeat several times until
you begin to feel calm.
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Five minutes of quiet time. Retreat to a room alone
and close the door behind you. Sit comfortably in a chair, on a bed,
or cross-legged on the floor and practice deep-breathing. Simply
taking five minutes to retreat to your own space can provide a
calming effect.
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Play relaxing music. There are many different kinds
of CDs available today with soothing music and sounds. Try a couple
of different ones, playing one during the day and one at night to
relax you just before bedtime.
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Read a book. Escape into a different world with a
good book.
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Paint with watercolors. Painting is a great way to
relax. Watercolors are especially recommended because there is no
“right” way to use them. Allow your mind to relax as you move the
brush over the paper and paint away your stress.
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Go for a 10-minute walk. Nature is extremely
relaxing. Put on your walking shoes and enjoy the scenery. Keep your
chin up as you walk and remember to breathe deep and take in the
scenery around you.
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Keep a daily journal. Journaling has long been a
way for people to “dump” their problems. It doesn’t have to be
anything fancy. Just grab a notebook and start writing. Taking ten
or fifteen minutes at the end of the day to write out your thoughts
can be helpful in releasing stress.
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Use your imagination. Close your eyes and think
about some place or thing that makes you feel calm. Hold that
picture in your mind as you practice deep breathing. You might also
try using imagery to relax while your scented candles burn and
soothing music plays in the background.
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