Being a parent is a full-time job. Although it’s very rewarding, it can also be quite stressful.
These past several months have been a lot to take in for both parents and children.
And now that back-to-school is just around the corner, both you and your child may be experiencing additional stress.
Whether your stress levels are high or low, taking just a few moments to pause every day can help you live in the moment and decrease stress.
Here are a few tips and tricks that can help you get started…
Prioritize:
There are only so many hours in a day to get things done. When life gets busy, we can often put our hobbies and/or passion projects on hold.
Never feel guilty about practicing self-care and doing things that make you happy.
Self-Compassion:
As a parent, it’s common to put your child’s needs before your own and put yourself last.
At the end of the day, you have to be your own best friend – not your worst enemy.
Be kind to yourself. Give yourself some credit. You are doing the best you can.
Focus On The Here And The Now:
No matter what we say or do, we can’t change the past and we can’t predict the future.
Sometimes we can spend hours worrying about what may or may not happen tomorrow, instead of living in the moment and focusing on the now.
No one knows for sure what the rest of the year has in store for us. All we can do is spend time with loved ones, appreciate life and hit the pause button when we need to. Learn More
