Mom Life with Adrienne

 Hey loves. How are you doing? No seriously how are you doing? This year has been rough for us Northern Ohioan's, and I am sure many others. From snow days, to ice days, to freeze days, to random other days off school, and let's not forget all the sickness going around. In our household particularly there has NOT been a week this year that all three of my kids have gone to school 5 days. This week alone it a three day week with my kids being off for Presidents day and Tuesday ended up being a freeze day with wind-chill temperatures below zero. To say I am losing it would be an understatement. 

Yes I love my kids and love spending them with them, but change of schedules, not consistency, routines, cancelled plans etc is hard. Throughout motherhood we all have struggles and challenges that temp our sanity. We sometimes just need a little break and to do something for ourselves to keep us sane. 

Remember you are never alone in motherhood. It takes a tribe to raise a family from friends, to other family members to the random mom on the internet that it there to lend an ear. We will get through this together. 

I am sharing 5 Ways to Help Your Sanity in the midst of motherhood. 

1- Brain Dump

You maybe like how is this going to help me? Writing everything down that is on your mind, things you need to do, what you need to buy, who you need to follow up with, etc. Once everything is written down, then you can organize it in categories and priorities. 

2- Take a Few Minutes For You

This could just be 5 minutes for you to breathe, or a 1 mile walk. Take a shower, step outside for some fresh air, and meditate. 

I know this could be hard if your kids are home. Plan for a quiet time for everyone. During this time kids could read books (or look a pictures), watch a show on TV, color, play by themselves in their room. 

3- Ask for help

You are not in it alone. Call a friend or family member, Use Instacart to have groceries delivered. Ask your family to help with cleaning or other chores. Order take out. Hire a babysitter or swap babysitting with a friend. There is no shame in asking for help.

4- Stick to your routines

If possible stick to routines as much as possible. 

- just because your kids don't have school doesn't mean you turn off your alarm, get up as normal.

- stick to bedtime routines

This will help give you a sense of control

5- Have Fun

Do something to have some fun. Play a board game, read a book, get outside, do some window shopping, move your body, have a dance party, etc

Motherhood is hard, but you're not in it alone. I hope these tips help with your overwhelm. It is important to take time for you, and plan adult activities you enjoy.  Each season of motherhood has different highlights and struggles. 

What do you do that helps with the overwhelm of motherhood?