As mothers, the majority of us are more concerned
with the health and wellness of our children than we are of our own health.
It’s very easy for mothers to overlook their health because of the everyday
responsibilities they face. For example, mothers have to make sure that the
kids are up, dressed and fed before they head off to school first thing every
morning. Then, for many mothers, they are off to work themselves. Once work is
finished, it’s time to hurry back home and take the kids to their extracurricular
activities, run errands, pick them back up, go home, fix dinner, make sure the
kids’ homework gets done, they bathe and brush their teeth and are in bed at a
decent hour.
Of course, all of this is excluding the extra stuff
like keeping the house clean, doing laundry, paying bills, etc. Now you can
probably see why many mothers aren't concerned with their health. You may be
one of these women yourself. If so, then please understand that it’s important
for you to stay healthy. After all, if you get sick then who is going to get
everything done? Below are some healthy tips that you need to follow to ensure
your good health.
Tip
#1 – Eat: Obviously, you don’t have a lot of time to eat, but
this is essential to staying healthy. Most of us know that we need to eat three
meals a day, but do you also know that you should be eating at least two snacks
a day as well? This will keep your metabolism going and your energy levels up –
so don’t skimp on your food. You should be eating healthy foods too. Things
like yogurt, fruit, granola bars and nuts are quick, easy and healthy!
Tip
#2 – Drink: Water that is. In addition to eating
healthy foods, you need to be drinking water throughout your day. We’ve all
heard the “8 glasses a day” speech so I’m not going to give it to you again.
Just stay properly hydrated. It will keep your energy levels up as well as
flush the impurities out of your body and ward off urinary tract infections and
much more.
Tip
#3 – Exercise: Your body needs exercise each day and it
doesn’t care whether you’re a mother or not. Although you may find yourself
busy throughout the day and exhausted at the end of the day, it’s important
that you squeeze in at least 20-30 minutes of exercise each day. There are
several ways you can do this. For instance, you can go on a walk after dinner,
play Xbox Kinect or Nintendo Wii games with your family or enroll in a yoga
class at a fitness club.
Tip
#4 – Be Happy: As women and mothers, we tend to
overload ourselves with work, family and worries. There isn’t much time to
focus on being happy. However, this is important too. Studies have shown that,
generally, happy people are healthier people. In order to become happier,
consider setting aside a little time for yourself every day – or week – to do
something you like doing. This time will help you feel refreshed and become
happier.
Tip
#5 – Sleep: Getting a good night of sleep is
critical to your overall health. Sleep is when your body recharges itself. So,
naturally, if you aren’t getting enough sleep you aren’t operating on a “full
battery,” which means you’ll wear out quicker. It also means your body will
too, which depletes your immune system. So, get the sleep you need at night.
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