Peace and work don’t always go hand in hand. And if you are a Mum in business, a morning routine likely sounds like nothing but stress!
I mean you wake up, tend to your family, swap the parenting hat for your work hat for a few hours, while putting washing in & tending to the dogs.
Not before switching back to Mum-mode for the school run, nipping back into your emails whilst dinner is in the oven and taking your little ones to one of their 5 activities throughout the week!
As the day goes on you are getting more and more tired and even when the kids go to bed – your day doesn’t seem to end because you still have a lot to do!
It’s all so overwhelming, isn’t it?
Productive morning routine ideas for busy mumpreneurs.
I bet some days you wish for time to stand still for a while and allow you your moment of peace. But that’s just wishful thinking, right?
So, what to do then?
First and foremost, give yourself a break.
If you cannot cut yourself a day, then at least spare yourself some morning hours.
Establish a productive morning routine.
A morning routine that provides you peace, solace, and of course, some time to explore yourself a little more.
You might think it’s too much to want, but no. For once, you have to put yourself above everything else.
You drain yourself out for the sake of others; having a morning routine is the least you can do for yourself.
Meditation
Meditation comes packed with benefits for literally everyone, but for busy mums, it is a blessing.
To state the obvious first, it is highly effective at managing stress.
You spend some time with yourself, and it makes you calmer.
Consequently, you become more comprehensive of not only your reactions but your present as well.
You forget the workload; you forget the deadlines; you just focus on the peace and relaxation that meditation provides you at the moment.
Hot Lemon Water
You must have heard that drinking hot lemon water first thing in the morning boosts your metabolism.
But did you know it has plenty of other benefits that busy Mums cannot miss out on?
Why? Because as a Mum in business, you’d seldom take care of yourself.
Perhaps you’d eat very little or, on the contrary, more unhealthy junk food at the office.
Nevertheless, you do not only need to eat something healthy but eat something that can detoxify your body from the inside.
That’s where hot lemon water comes as a blessing. It helps in digestion, boosts immunity, and is highly beneficial for your liver, intestines, and brain.
Not to forget, it gives you clear skin, which we’d all die to have, wouldn’t we ladies?
Vitamins
Once again, it all comes back to poor nutrition that becomes a way of life for busy mums.
Enough of treating our bodies poorly. You work hard not just for yourself but for your family as well.
Your body helps, and that’s why it deserves better.
It’s always a great idea to pamper your body with nutritious meals.
But, if you think your work doesn’t allow that, you need to stop, self-reflect, and finally prioritize your body over anything else.
A balanced diet is highly effective, but if you think it is not fulfilling your nutrition requirements, feel free to take vitamin supplements.
Before you do, please consult your doctor. Don’t trust everything on the internet!
Journaling
Those with sound or positive mindset have a shared secret – Journaling.
Yes, that’s right. A journal can be your best friend if you maintain it every day.
Just write down how you feel, your plan, your day, the people you have in life, or anything you would want to talk about.
It’s not only one of the best ways to cope with stress, but it can help you practice mindfulness.
Besides that, if you are someone who is struggling with something or going through a rough patch in life, you can depend on journaling because it can aid in healing by inculcating and increasing your self-worth.
Visualisations
Even when you are earning well, you may not be completely satisfied.
You might feel that despite having everything you wanted a year ago, there’s still something missing.
The reasons for feeling this way can be many. Whether it is because you crave peace or still want to grow and fulfil your dreams; positive visualisation can really help.
Visualizing in simple words is picturing and envisioning your goals, targets, and your dream life. It can not only motivate you but train your mind to do better.
At the same time, it can reduce your stress by filling you up with positivity.
The only thing to remember while visualizing is that you have to go deep in your thoughts and actually feel everything you’re thinking.
Finally…
I’ve given you plenty to begin with, supermums.
So go, pamper yourself with a morning routine Mum because YOU DESERVE IT MORE THAN ANYBODY!
You got this, start your day as you mean to go on and start your morning off right.
Have some thoughts or ideas to share about the same?
I’d love to hear. Feel free to drop them in the comments below.