Let’s talk about your mood today mama.
Have you noticed there are days you wake up and you just don’t feel like it?
You wish you could lock your door and stay in bed.
As the day goes on it might improve, or not. And you can’t really figure out what’s going on. It feels like some days are just like that.
Well, it happens to the best of us.
In this article, I will share my 12 no-fail tips in how I get myself pumped up and ready to tackle each day with joy in my heart.
For as long as I can remember, I’ve always struggled with depression and social anxiety. After I had my first child in 2018, PTSD hit me like a ton of bricks and since then it’s been a constant battle for me to overcome. Add to the mix, the difficulties of being a SAHM and I have days sometimes weeks of extremely low mood.
I am here to tell you there is hope.
In this article, I am going to share the 12 things I do daily in the morning to help me get out of bed, get motivated and in a good mood to last me the day. Some of them are a bit wild but bare with me you’ll see why they work.
No.1
Attitude of gratitude : When I first open my eyes. I try not to jump out of bed. I think of one thing that is a blessing in my life. Just one thing I am grateful for that day. It’s me telling my Spirit that regardless of what the day has to offer, regardless of how I am feeling, I choose to focus on the positive. I refuse to allow my feelings to dictate my outcome. And this leads me to tip number 2.
No. 2
Drink a glass of water : I always have a bottle of water next to me and I drink during the night when I wake up to pee. But I honestly have to make an effort to drink more first thing in the morning. Even before I brush my teeth. It helps wake me up and also I feel like it cleanses my system. I know it’s a bit weird. Water improves your mood. I don’t even know like how scientific that is but it works for me. Try it!
Check out this article by Jabeen Begum, MD Why Is Drinking Water In The Morning So Important? to find out all the health benefits of drinking water in the morning.
No. 3
Pray and meditate: I make sure I talk to God. It doesn’t have to be a long one. I usually thank Him for waking me up and I commit the day to Him. I cover my husband and kids with His blood. That gives me confidence that whatever I will face that day I won’t be alone.
No. 4
Make your bed Mamas! This is a huge one for me believe it or not. It’s not something that comes naturally. Between the two of us, my husband is better at making the bed. But I’ve noticed that when I do, I feel a lot lighter, like I am making a fresh start with a clean bed and room. Know what I mean?
These next ones might seem a bit vain but trust me it is not. The Bible says in 1 Corinthians 6:19 our bodies are the temple of the Holy Spirit and so we should take care of it and respect it.
No. 5
Have a shower: On the days I have a shower early, the rest of my day is much better and I am more upbeat and motivated. Can you relate? Listen, as a stay-at-home mom there have been countless times where I’ve just woken up, jumped out of bed and gotten so busy that I only remember I haven’t showered or eaten at like 5pm. No wonder I feel like poopoo. So shower shower shower. Definitely.
No. 6
Pick out a nice and comfy outfit. Do I have to explain?
No. 7
Fix your hair and wear light makeup: Or not. You don’t have to wear makeup if that’s not your thing. I think it’s important to get dressed for the day. When you look nice you feel confident, you feel motivated. There is something that clicks in your brain and gets you looking forward to the day and getting things done. And trust me your kids are watching they can tell the difference. When mummy is happy versus when she is miserable and grumpy. You don’t want the memories your kids have of you to be mummy was always frumpy and grumpy. So please make an effort. If not for you, for them.
Disclaimer here: I am not going to pretend that I do all 12 tips consistently every single day. Some days I do better than others. I still have periods where I struggle with depression. I might do none at all and then you know I’m in a really dark place. But by God’s Grace I can say that I’ve learnt to apply these tips to help me snap out of it quicker.
No. 8
Put on some worship or praise music. Later in the day you can do this again and have a fun dance party with the kids, Mine love it. They love dancing with mummy and it’s my favorite thing to do to boost my mood.
No. 9
Tackle one task at a time: Multitasking doesn’t mean starting loads of things and not completing any. That only adds to the frustration and the feeling like you are failing. So have a list and work through it one step at a time.
No. 10
Set a timer for every task so you don’t get distracted and dragged into one thing all day.
No. 11
Mummy time: Think about that one thing that always lifts your mood. For some it might be music for others a comedy show or movie on Netflix or for some it could be sleep or speak to a friend. Reading, crocheting/knitting, gardening, colouring, doing puzzles. There is definitely something that makes you relaxed and happy. You can get the kids to nap so you can indulge in that activity. Don’t do chores or work. Just give yourself that time to recharge mentally.
No. 12
My last but not the least tip is to Do your Quiet time or devotion. You study your Bible and let the Lord speak to you through His Word. Mamas, I used to beat myself up for not doing this daily. As a busy mom, I decided to give myself Grace and I know God understands. So these days, I have a weekly devotion where I study one bible verse for seven days. It actually allows me to delve deeper into the passage. Understand the context and how it applies to me. Download my devotion Serene Mom Weekly Devotion
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There you have it, 12 top tips to boost your mood as a busy SAHM.
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