For many parents, sending kids back to school is a welcomed time. For some, it presents challenges. The chaos of getting the little ones dressed, fed, and out the door can rattle nerves. Not to mention tending to our own needs, your household tasks, and your pets needs as well. Becoming overloaded in the morning can lead to mid day fatigue. Would you like to start the day with peace and a greater sense of confidence that you can master the mad dash of school mornings?
I’ve got some easy tips to free up your time in the mornings and get your whole family’s day started on a positive note.
1. Set out your and your children’s clothing the night before. It may seem obvious to have your kiddos clothing ready to go but what about yourself? Prevent decision fatigue by preparing for your morning ahead of time.
2. The chaotic mornings before school are busy enough, try making your children’s lunch the night before. Better yet, get your kids involved in the prep work themselves. Early childhood psychology has shown that allowing ownership and a sense of responsibility is beneficial for creating a confident sense of self and independence as our young ones grow.
3. Get a good night’s sleep. Many parents struggle with sleep, being a parent is not just a full time job, it is many jobs 24/7. If you struggle to wind down in the evenings or feel you are not getting adequate sleep, try a magnesium supplement. Magnesium has a wide range of health benefits, allowing for deep and restful sleep is one of them. When we sleep well we wake up with more energy and maintain better stamina throughout our day.
4. Lastly, try to wake up a few minutes early for some deep breathing, visualization and/or meditation. If those don’t appeal to you, try waking up 5 minutes early to enjoy some quiet moments sipping your coffee or tea. Seems easy and obvious, perhaps, however taking a little bit of extra time to ground yourself first thing in the morning will allow you to come back to center more readily throughout your day.
If these steps do not work for you and you need more help in improving your sleep, or managing stress and anxiety, we are here to help. Call us at 970-963-6500 to schedule a consultation or visit our website and set up a free 15 minute Discovery Call.