6 Simple Ways for New Mom’s to De-Stress
I know what you’re thinking - not another self-help post! We undeniably see enough of them splattered all over the internet on a daily basis. But here’s the thing, we know there's validity and importance in self-help because taking care of ourselves means we can show up in the world the way we WANT to.
That old saying, “You can’t pour from an empty cup” is cliche but so true- especially for moms!
As a new mom, you have A LOT to manage, and I mean a lot. So you will need something instant, and preferably free, to manage the stress that will inevitably pop up as your journey of motherhood unfolds.
Here, I share my top six instant stress relievers for moms to try.
1. Deep breathing
Everything, and I mean everything, is linked back to our breathing. Most people do a lot of chest breathing throughout the day which exacerbates stress and can leave you feeling drained and even more on edge.
The nice thing about breathe work is you can do it anywhere, Doing just five minutes of deep breathing can go a very long way. My favorite kind of breathe work is diaphragmatic breathing or deep belly breathing.
2. Going for a walk
If you have a sitter or someone to watch the baby even for 15-20 minutes, going for a brisk walk outside can change your mood and get you out of your head. If no one is around to watch the baby, even just getting outside with your baby and changing up your environment can go a long way to help shift your mood and focus.
3. Doing a quick 20-minute band workout at home
Maybe you squeeze it in while the baby naps, maybe you do it when the baby goes down at night. The reality is moving your body any which way, even with just your body weight can go a VERY long way to get those natural endorphins going and relieve some stress instantly. If you need an at-home band workout to try, check out my banded bae program.
4. Dancing
There are so many options when it comes to streaming music, all you need is the space in your house or apartment to dance around freely for just ten minutes. Dance alone or with your baby and teach them how fun and freeing music can be while you get a nice little endorphin rush.
5. Doing 10 minutes of exercise
Literally, just 10 minutes. Try this bodyweight circuit non-stop for ten minutes. Try two sets of 10-15 reps each for 10 minutes straight.
6. Sitting in the sun for 10 minutes
The sun works through a number of receptors in the brain to affect our mental status and alertness. Moderate sunlight exposure can help to improve mood and focus by boosting serotonin levels in your body. Serotonin is known as the 'happiness hormone' which makes us calm and alert.
Sitting in the sun for an extended period of time isn’t the best idea but under 15 minutes can help to completely alter your mood.
What are some stress relievers you tried? Share with me in the comments below!
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