Reboot after mum burnout

Simple achievable steps I take to reboot and get back on track after mum burnout.

For me mum burnout is that horrible feeling I get after weeks and weeks of being far too busy.

Not getting enough sleep, maybe looking after poorly kids, which always seems relentless at this time of year and just trying to fit everything in all of the time!

I kind of get stuck in a rut, not getting enough sleep, drinking too much coffee and eating too much sugar for energy kicks.

I tend to end up grabbing quick carbohydrate heavy meals, generally not getting time for myself and feeling run down, under the weather and often stressed.

A reboot after mum burnout is important, really important!

I kinda need to reprogram my day, take stock and put some more emphasis into being kind to myself.

For me it's about a few simple things, no harsh schedule or rules or expensive 'life changing' gadgets, it's just putting an extra effort into remembering to be kind to myself.

So when mum burnout hits here's how I get back on track...

Get more sleep

I make a big effort to get a week of early nights, in bed by 9pm.

I leave the iPhone switched off so I'm not tempted to keep checking Facebook or Twitter.  I read a book and I get the lights out by 10pm latest.

For more sleep tips read our 5 ways to a better nights sleep.

Nourish - Eat better to boost wellbeing

Firstly I cut back on the caffeine, this also helps me to sleep better!

I drink a lot more water to hydrate and I put a conscious effort into eating a healthy breakfast one that contains at least 2 of my 5 a day. 

I switch sugary empty calorie snacks for fruit, or a cup of vegetable soup. I also make sure I add extra vegetables to dinners.

Get some fresh air and exercise

I find walking a huge mood booster! It always makes me feel good, especially if I get out amongst nature - the forest, the beach - just out amongst nature!

I make sure I walk for at least 30 minutes a day even if it's raining and freezing cold, getting outdoors totally lifts my spirits and the exercise really gives me a boost.

It's surprisingly easy to squeeze in 30 minutes walking, it can be as simple as walking to school the long way or walking to the shops instead of hopping in the car. Just little changes all help to boost my mood.

Fitting in time to relax to avoid mom burnout

It can be hard squeezing in time to relax, especially when you're really busy and if you've got young kids. 

As much as a spa weekend would be lovely.... in reality mum relaxation for me is more often than not much simpler.

Think bubble bath and 10 minutes peace, a 10 minute yoga session (I just pick one I fancy of YouTube and go for it), or even just a cup of tea, held cupped with two hands sat on the back step works for me.

It would be nice if I always lived life like this, but it never quite works out that way, I'll enjoy my reboot whilst it lasts.

Fancy putting more emphasis on boosting your happiness and wellbeing?

Try out our brilliant feel good monthly challenges - a month of happy feel good activities.

I try to do a new list every month just so that I put focus onto me and doing what feels good.

Get all our wellbeing tips and ideas for busy moms here