After giving birth to twin boys, Ivana Poku suffered from postnatal depression. This inspired her to become a maternal mental health advocate, author a book, and coach new moms. Here, she offers her 10 best ways to care for yourself as a working mom -- especially during this time of massive burnout.
Here, Poku offers her top 10 self-care tips for busy mothers. These techniques have helped her and hundreds of her clients, readers and followers manage and move past their postnatal depression to feel calm, content and empowered in motherhood and life.Repeat this mantra in your mind or out loud for five minutes every day: “I am doing the best I can with the resources I have available. I am an amazing mum and I am proud of everything I do, every single day.
You do not have to do anything big or time-consuming. You can start with a 10-minute bath, walk, or with reading your favorite book in silence.We all do things we are proud of and things we are not so proud of. However, a lot of mums tend to only notice the “bad” things they do and torture themselves thinking what they should do or should have done differently. This approach does not serve anyone – least of all your child.
Here’s what you can do instead: Every day, before you go to sleep, remind yourself of all the amazing things you did that day. You will be surprised by how many amazing things you will come up with once you give it a good think. Most mums try to be superheroes by juggling too many things at once. However, it’s like trying to place 12 eggs in an egg box with only nine compartments. If you cannot fit them in, it doesn’t mean that you are a bad mum.
The solution is to ask for help as often as you can. Asking for help doesn’t mean that you are weak. It means that you choose to remain strong. So-called “negative” emotions are part of our lives. Repressing them can lead to both emotional and physical issues. Whenever you feel low, anxious, scared, worried, or anything else that causes you distress, talk about it with someone you trust. Letting things out lifts a huge weight off your shoulders and creates space for new, more joyful feelings.
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