Though playing the role of an ideal parent is really rewarding, but this 24*7 hours duty is very tiring too. In spite of being aware of the importance of necessity nutrients, most of the time they put themselves at the bottom of their priority list. They don’t realize that right nutrition will give them the required energy for their daily duties.
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Have your Breakfast
No matter how busy you are, make sure you have managed time for a proper breakfast for yourself. Don’t even think of skipping it or replacing it with just a cup of coffee. A healthy breakfast always provides you with the energy for the whole day.
Take a Break
A little break is applicable for everybody. Sometimes it works as a great energy charger too. Allow your kid to watch their favorite cartoon or play in the crib with their toys & take a small 20-25 minutes break for yourself.
Regular Shower
Don’t sacrifice the enjoyment of a shower. It will help you to refresh your mind & will also help you to maintain a proper hygiene. A calm & relaxing bath is necessary to rejuvenate you & your mind.
Regular Exercise
Various researches revealed that instead of getting a nap, daily exercise is more able to increase your energy level. You don’t need to go for those hardcore exercises, just a few minutes’ walk or even playing with your kids or a bit of stretches can really do wonders.
Enough Bedtime
For a mom of a little kid is not always possible to get eight hours of sleep, but you at least need to manage five hours. A nice good night sleep is one of the most important things to keep your mind fresh & energies up for the next day.
Drink plenty of Water
A very little bit of hydration can even leave you with energy deficiency or fatigue or headache too. Though you might not be feeling thirsty, water once taken will start its work immediately. So drinking water in frequent intervals will help you to keep up your energy levels & stay hydrated too.
Healthy Snacks
After working hard when moms feel a bit tired they like to grab a soda can or some candy bars. Though it could provide you some temporary energy, but is able to make you more tired as well. It’s also not very appreciated for your blood sugar level too. So try to get some small snacks in frequent intervals (2-3 hours). It will keep your energy levels steady & will also help to control your sugar level.
Changing Outfit
Make sure you are changing your cloths regularly. Instead of repeating your sweaty dresses you need to change your cloths regularly. It will give you a fresh feeling, which is also important to keep your energy alive.
