Friday, August 3, 2012

How Mothers Can Maintain Their Energy Levels And Lead A Fulfilled Life


You will certainly be happy when you become a mother but sometimes, you may feel that the tasks involved are quite exhausting. Even if you want, you may find it difficult to have some time for yourself also. But, there are certain steps you can take so that you can have the required relaxation and enough time at your disposal also.

- You should first learn to prioritize your tasks. For doing so, you should first list out your daily tasks and schedule them according to their importance and priority. You should be careful not to give unnecessarily longer time for unimportant tasks. If you do an honest assessment, you will find that you may be giving unduly longer hours for tasks of low priority. There may be certain tasks that can be got done by others also. If you delegate them to others and allocate the right amount of time to your tasks, you will find that you have a lot of time at your disposal. You can use this time for relaxing or doing a thing that you like the most.

- Meditation, yoga, breathing exercises, etc. are very good for relaxation and hence, you can learn them from experts. You will be alone when you indulge in these activities and this is an added advantage. These techniques will relax both your mind and body and so, you can get rid of your exhaustion and stress.

- You should realize that your diet plays a major role in maintaining your energy levels. If you eat junk foods, processed foods, fatty and spicy foods, etc., you are likely to get exhausted very soon. On the other hand, if you make it a habit to eat healthy and nutritious foods like fiber diets including fresh fruits and vegetables, etc., you can keep your energy levels in tact. This means that the alkaline contents of your diet should be much more than its acidity contents. Likewise, if you are not getting enough of essential vitamins and minerals, you may get tired more quickly. Even if you do not drink adequate water, it may also cause exhaustion. You should therefore make it a point to keep your body well-hydrated by drinking sufficient quantities of water.

- You should never forget the dictum that laughter is the best medicine. You should practice this. You can not assume that you can complete all your tasks on time. Some of your plans may go awry due to extraneous factors. So, you should not get upset over such things. You should have back-up plans to put things on the right track. If you are mentally prepared for such hiccoughs, you will not get upset. You can take things smilingly and win over such situations. If you are cheerful, your energy levels will go up and this will drive away your exhaustion.

- You should not hesitate to pep up your enthusiasm by indulging in leisurely activities. You can go on short camps or trips, listen to good music, relax on a beach and so on. If you apply your mind, you can easily find out what rejuvenates and revitalizes your body and brain. Such activities will add spice and happiness to your life.

- A little philosophical attitude is absolutely necessary for keeping the vitality and energy of your body and mind. You should understand that life can throw surprises and shocks. If you are not philosophical, sudden shocks may shatter you. But, if you are rational and are mentally prepared, you can put your life back on its track, though you may certainly feel the impact of the shocks initially.

As a mother, you should take these steps and prepare yourself mentally and physically. This will help you to always maintain your energy at the right levels so that you can lead a fulfilled life.