Let’s face it, life can get stressful. This can become especially true if you’re a busy parent trying to prioritize your health while balancing the busyness of everyday life. While it may seem like there are never enough hours in the day or week, healthy lifestyle choices and self-care should not be placed on the backburner. Below are our seven health tips that will work for the parents with a brand new baby as well as those seasoned veterans who just need a little reminder on how to practice self-care.
1. Find time for exercise
Exercising is an important aspect of life, particularly for parents who struggle to find time getting out of their homes. As we age, it becomes increasingly important to build exercise into our day-to-day routine and keep your body fit and healthy. Before embarking on your fitness journey, take some time to think about what type of workouts would best fit into your daily schedule. Start by deciding on the amount of time you can set aside each day, whether that be a few minutes or a couple of hours. Then, prioritize what workouts are your favorite and will be most impactful to the areas you’re looking to improve. You may even want to start off small and work your way up. Taking walks around the neighborhood or doing a couple of reps while wearing a resistance band is just enough to get your heart pumping.
If you’re unable to set aside a block of time each day, exercise in increments over the course of the day. Five to 10 minutes intervals will do the trick! Check out these exercises to get some inspiration!
2. Embrace convenience
Regardless of how long you’ve been in the parenting game, time management will always be your best friend. That said, discovering shortcuts that shave time and effort off everyday tasks can be a real lifesaver. For example, utilizing technology when needed can work to your benefit. Did you forget to grab your child’s allergy medicine at the grocery store? No problem! Some mobile delivery apps take the stress away by offering OTC medicine delivery services, providing you the option to select what you need then have it delivered right to your front door. Having trouble keeping track of doctor appointments? Consider an app like this that will keep your families schedule in line and help you avoid those no-show fees!
3. Take your vitamins
Parenting can be exhausting, and after long days and a jam-packed schedule, you may begin to feel burnt out. However, one quick and easy way to gain some pep back into your step (and be healthy in the process) is taking daily vitamins. Vitamins help to replenish essential nutrients into your body and keep it feeling healthy and strong. For many parents, taking a daily supplement can be the make or break when it comes to feeling tired and awake or happy and run down. With everything you’ve got going on in your brain, it can be easy to forget a simple task like taking a vitamin. Make it a habit by setting a daily reminder to take them, or consume them with breakfast each day. This is a quick and easy way to improve your health in no time.
4. Make time for yourself
As parents, we tend to focus all of our attention and energy on our children, leaving little to none for ourselves. Much like exercise, finding time to invest in yourself is the most important element of self-care. Self-care is different for every individual which is what makes it so important. Whether it’s setting aside a certain amount of time every week to take a relaxing bubble bath and practice your skincare routine or drive around the block in silence, engaging in this
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