‘Me time’ as a Mom - 8 Ideas

Me time as a mom - possible or not?

Of course, it is. And you should definitely use that option!

Step one: ask for help. It can your partner, grandparents, or a nanny, but you should be able to have some Me Time as a mom once in a while. Let’s check your options. Maybe your mother can take care of the baby every first Friday of the month? Can your husband be back home earlier on Wednesdays? Make a plan and stick to it!

Ok, so you have 2 hours for yourself. Now what?

1

Read that book that you’ve wanted to finish for so long. No, not a baby book or work stuff. Grab a romance or a crime story, make a tea, and just read. No qualms!

2

Watch some Netflix series that your friends talk about. Can you hear the baby crying? Calm down; someone else will take care of that!

3

Get your nails done and feel pampered! There is nothing like having your nails done with fancy design. Even if those will not last long, the relax mode is activated.

4

Go to the gym! Why would you workout while Me Time as a mom? To feel good! Exercise is not only good for the body but the mind as well. You can also join regular fitness classes for more motivation.

5

If you’re really exhausted - book a spa! Have a massage done, sit in a sauna or a steam room, listen to that calming music and inhale aromatherapeutic oils.

6

Call a friend, or even better - visit a friend. Have a long talk without being bothered by a baby.

7

Take a long walk around the block. You think I’m crazy because it is what you do every day with a baby? It is a totally different walk without constantly looking out for the baby!

8

Do absolutely nothing. Sometimes you don’t need to do a thing. Sit in silence, browse the internet, visit online shops… Do things that you used to do in your free time.

Did you like the idea? I have an idea! Grab my How to teach a baby to fall asleep alone guide and have every evening for yourself, while your baby sleeps like an angel! Seriously.

And remember - having Me Time as a mom doesn’t make you a bad mom; it makes you a happy woman!

Susan Urban