I’ve been a mom for several years now (almost 10 to be exact). I think that makes me somewhat of an expert on burnouts, and bad days. I went over lists and lists of signs when moms need a break. I fit almost every single one, by the way. So I put together this little post to give you some ideas, so you know when you maybe need to take a fiver in the bathroom or go grab a coffee without any distractions or stresses.

So tell me my beauties, do you ever feel like you are no longer interested in things that you used to love?

Maybe, some things you used to do you either have no time to do or you just have no interest in them anymore?

It might be time to take a look at your schedule, go get your nails done, have a lunch date with a friend you need to catch up with. Whatever you wish you could do, just do it! Getting out of the house without a 4 foot mini-you every now and then is okay. Tell dad you forgot something at the store go grab you a snack and just chill in peace and quiet in the car for a few. Decompress, destress, reset.

Are you feeling overwhelmed? Either at work or at home?

I know this one well, I am a stay at home mom and I have been known to blow a fuse every now and then. I always apologize to those who have been affected by my “mom bomb”, but along the way I learned a few things to cool off before I blow.

First off, breathe. Maybe take a bathroom break and just cry it out for a minute. The moment you get the chance to take a hot bath with some low lighting and lavender bath salts, Do it! Kick your shoes off wherever they land (even though you know you have to pick them up later), draw the water, light the candles and get in. 15 minutes soaking with some smell goods almost always calms my mom bomb. Try it and let me know how it goes.

Are financial struggles getting you down?

Same here! That is a daily issue around here. No matter how hard I try having some kind of savings, by the time I have it where I want it something comes up. I talk about budgeting a lot because lately we’ve been having some financial struggles of our own.

Honestly, I’m still stressed about it but after going through the finances, and seeing what ridiculous amounts of money we spend on nonsense is amazing. Being a little cheaper to make life a little easier and still be able to have fun are key. Set a specific amount of money to do or buy something special once a month or every two weeks. Make a night out or a new outfit top of your list for whatever your personal spending part of the budget will allow.

Don’t get to stressed at this subject, adulting is hard but we’re moms so we have to keep it together. I have a couple of posts about how to start a budget and get things in order. I do have to say though the money you will be saving won’t be seen overnight, it may take a month or two to see a difference. If you find something that works for you and your family do it and update me about it.

Feeling a little sick a lot of the time?

Are you feeling sluggish when its time to get out of bed, dreading the alarm, wishing for a magical genie to come do the dishes because your body feels sore? It;s called stress. Stress can make you sick. Physically, it’s just that sometimes we just get so stressed out and so busy taking care of everyone else that we forget to take time to stop and smell the roses (have you smelled any roses lately?).

If your going to check the mail or take out the trash take a couple extra minutes and walk to the corner and back, feel the sun, see the trees, breathe the fresh air. Sun and air are good and necessary to survive, take an extra minute of that home made medicine. It works for me, may not work for you but try to find something outdoors to do. It will help you feel so much better.

So after reading all this, I’m going to need you to chill.

These things may make us feel horrible. In the end we all have control of our feelings, we just don’t know how to deal with them effectively. I made this for those mamas who just need to know. it’s normal to feel these things, If you don’t feel at least one of these things on a daily basis then you must not be a mom(insert shrug emoji here). Just joking. It happens to everybody.

I hope that this has made some kind of impact on you. Maybe it has helped you understand these things are normal for us moms, or maybe you can see what you have to look forward to if you are a new baby mom.

Please let me know if I missed something important, I always love feedback.

Penny Saving Mom

Amanda