Do you ever:

• Wonder when ‘things’ will get easier?
• Crave for some time alone?
• Wish your life came with a ‘pause’ button?
• Feel it’s all getting a bit much?
• Want to get away from it all?
• Wish life could be simpler?

These thoughts and feelings are entirely normal and common to most mums. Is it really any wonder when we look at all the responsibilities we are carrying on our shoulders, making sure the family is okay and never considering our own needs? Sometimes, it really is okay to say, “Stop! I need some time out!”

Regardless of your role in life, taking time out is a vital part of dealing with the normal challenges and stressful situations with which we may be faced. Think back to the time before you had your family and all those lovely holidays you enjoyed that helped you escape from the treadmill of your working life. You were happy to take time out then, so what has changed?

Guilt is probably the answer. When we became mums, a huge helping of guilt seemed to surge into our bodies at around the same time the surgeon cut the umbilical cord! This guilt holds us back from doing so many exciting things in life and all because we fear our children might resent us if we leave them for a moment.

Enjoying essential ‘me time’ should be a fundamental part of your life and part of your routine in the same way you schedule time to make up packed lunches! Why? Because enjoying essential ‘me time’ provides huge benefits to mums and their families.

’Me time’ is an opportunity to put your own needs first to do something you enjoy that enables you to unwind, relax and reinvigorate yourself.

‘Me time’ is not linked to selfishness, self-indulgences or guilt.

Mums by nature are carers but we often overlook ourselves. If we don’t care and nurture ourselves in the best way possible, we will burn out and who will look after the family then? You must take care of yourself because you work so hard in everything that you do.

Taking time out needn’t be expensive or elaborate. It should be something you enjoy doing.

On your return, you will be amazed at how much better you feel – and how much you appreciate your family around you. The biggest surprise will inevitably be how well everyone coped in your absence!

Taking time out will help you reconnect with yourself and your real identity. Suddenly you will feel reinvigorated and you will start to find your inner confidence again. Ultimately you will be refreshed and recharged – ready to give even more to your endless list of responsibilities!

‘Me time’ should be scheduled into your routine because it makes everything better. Being a happier, healthy and fulfilled woman will make you a more fun loving mum – someone everyone will love spending time with!

Start your journey today – achieve confidence, balance and clarity for an easier, happier life!

Empowering Mums is on a mission to empower a million mums and mumpreneurs just like you with greater confidence, balance and clarity to activate your infinite capabilities within! Enabling you to enjoy an easier, happier life alongside running a highly successful business. Aligned with enjoying time out for an essential self-care routine that fulfils your own needs and delight in quality time spent with your children being the mum you really want to be!

For further support please contact Empowering Mums today on 01606 334 015, alternatively visit our website at www.empoweringmums.com for more information.