How Moms Can Lower Stress Levels During the Holidays

 

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Now that schools are on break and the kids are back home for the holidays, many moms are getting increasingly stressed. For moms who are working from home whilst still looking out for the kids, it can take a lot to juggle both activities, in addition to preparing for the Christmas festivities. 

Naturally, any moms have to deal with elevated blood pressures and stress during this period. This is why it’s important to do everything you can to lower your stress levels. Here’s how to do that.

Write Down Your Daily To-Dos


Forgetting important things is a key source of stress for moms. From looking for your keys to forgetting to pick up cereals at the store, not having a list of things you need to do during the day sets you up for stress. 

This is why you need a daily to-do list, both for you and the kids. This helps minimise the potential chaos in the house and provides you with relative control over the kids. So, if you need to run errands, make the list of things you need to do, as well as, what the kids need to do to keep them engaged while you’re doing the errands. 

Cut Down on Caffeine


If you’re like most moms, you sleep late and wake up early. This means that you probably struggle with waking up early and often need caffeine to “wake up” and go about the day. Unfortunately, this is why many moms have become caffeine-dependent. Excess caffeine can make you anxious, irritable, and stressed. 

Therefore, if you can cut down on caffeine, it just might help lower your stress levels. So, what can you do? Well, start by cutting down on the quantity of caffeine you consume. 

If you used to drink 2-3 cups of coffee or caffeinated tea by 12 noon, you need to gradually cut back, until it’s no more than 1 cup and a max of 2 cups per day. It may be difficult, but it can be done. Instead, replace your “caffeine jolt” with the next activity in this article.

Get Some Exercise


Many women exercise with the intention of losing weight. And when they don’t see the quick results they expect, they tend to just throw in the towel and call it a day. 

Here’s the thing: exercise has so many other benefits apart from fat loss. One of these is the ability to keep your heart working optimally, thus lowering your chances of developing high blood pressure. So, start getting some exercise 3-4 days a week. 

Whether it’s yoga, cycling, running, brisk walking, or even weight lifting –don’t be so shocked; there are moms who lift weights- do this so that you can lower your stress levels. 

You’ll find that you’ll naturally lose more weight, and get lean muscle –particularly with the aid of something like MK-677- that will make you look toned and amazing. Whatever you do, make sure to stay physically active. You’ll find that you won’t be so winded when you exert yourself and you’ll have enough energy to match the kids’ energies. 


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