Hello there people! 

Imagine the time when you were newly married. Ohhh…the glorious time! All that you had to do was to dress up in the finest of fineries..going to dinners..watching movies endlessly..sipping wine..staring at the moon romantically and what not all!! And then you became parents. Well, the transition from honeymoon period to parenthood is indeed blissful but it generally takes a toll on the mothers.  

There is no denying the fact that motherhood is a heavenly feeling but it also becomes taxing. Right from changing diapers, breast feeding to pacifying a colic baby, motherhood may become frustrating. While nothing can replace the feeling of being a mother but remember, if you are not allowing yourself to relax for a bit, you may sound and appear like a zombie. There is always so much to do with kids around but giving yourself a little 'me time' will take you a long way. 

Taking care of kids is exhausting but there are certain tips which will allow you to be ahead of all your household chores and have a spare time for your self care. These are the tips which I have incorporated in my daily routine. Let us have a look

• Getting up early in the morning- if you are getting up with your baby, then believe me you can't keep up with all the chores and the family. Try to wake up early in the morning. Ask your partner to wake up you. Early morning will allow you to think ahead in the day. Sip a hot cup of tea,  read few pages of your favorite book, exercise, practice yoga or indulge in self care. Remember these early morning moments are just yours. Make the most of them. 

• Do multitasking- multitasking lets you finish multiple jobs at the same time. You can do the dishes and cook food. Feed the child and also clean the mess (kids take a lot of time to chew their food). 

• Make household work fun- put on your headphones 🎧 to listen to your favorite songs while cleaning the house. This tip is my favorite. Listening to the music allows you to relax and makes the chores seem less frustrating.
• Dance and dance - dancing is a great way to distress. You can dance and play with your kids. This will make your bond more strong. Dancing even for 5 minutes will uplift your mood and help you to feel happy.
• Set realistic expectations- with kids at home, don't expect your home to be in precise order. It is ok if your home is in a mess once a while. Don't cook fancy meals all the time. Be realistic and simple.
• Keep your anger at bay- keep your emotions in check. Half of our time is consumed in shouting and screaming at kids. Have your patience and move on. Anger will take you nowhere. Invest in good time. Make memories with the family. Smile and laugh.
• Ask for help- there us no harm in asking for help from your partner, friends and parents. Go to spa, salon, evening dates, afternoon lunches once in a while.

Don't ever feel guilty in taking out time for yourself. Remember you are doing it to keep your relationships sane and healthy. Set a healthy and happy example in front of your kids. Enjoy your me time moments and know that things will get easier.