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TAKE 5
Sometimes we lose sight of ourselves when our wee bundle of joy comes along.
Suddenly, there’s feeding, nappies to be changed, washing to hang out…. and bring in, there are groceries to pick up, meals to be prepared and in between, try to catch up with friends and get some sleep.
The challenge of getting the board report done on time is replaced with the more difficult task of having a shower and getting dressed before lunch. Regular work training is a distant memory as palette training and later potty training become number one priorities……… And that once svelte physique is currently covered by a wonderful cushion of warmth that your baby loves to snuggle into.
Post-childbirth, many Mums quickly forget how much their body has endured, emotionally and physically, and place huge expectations on themselves to ditch the baby weight and get themselves back to the way they were before pregnancy.
Research released by Dr Julie Wray, of England’s Salford University, back in 2011, found that it can take mothers up to a year to fully recover from the challenges of childbirth. She challenged the mainstream belief that six weeks was enough time to recover, saying this limited timeframe, “was a total fantasy.”
Hopefully, Dr Wray’s research will encourage new Mums to dismiss early recovery timeframes, to relax and to Take 5 minutes for themselves.
Take 5 to:
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TASK |
BETTER STILL |
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Pluck your eyebrows |
Get a babysitter and go to a beauty therapist |
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Paint your nails |
As above |
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Shave legs |
Get legs and everything else waxed by a professional |
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Pat yourself on the back for making it through an entire day |
Ring your Mum, Dad, Aunty or friend, so they can tell you as well |
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Stop for a tea or coffee |
Meet up with friends for tea and tiny cakes |
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Eat well – include lots of greens |
Order salad delivered via Uber-Eats |
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Plan Date night with significant other |
Get significant other to do night feed so you can sleeeeep for an entire night |
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Take baby for a walk in Nature |
Meet up with other Mums and walk together |
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Clean out one draw or cupboard |
Get a cleaner – even if it’s only for a few months |
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Have a quick, warm bath |
Have a long, warm bath with scented candles and music |
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Cuddle an animal |
Cuddle someone you love |
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Paint or draw |
Colour in – there’s some great adult colouring books out there |
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Write down your worries |
Write down all the things in your life that you are grateful for |
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Listen to beautiful music |
Dance to beautiful music |
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Sit outside and look at the sky |
Sit outside and watch kids playing |
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Practice a few minutes of yoga |
Get a babysitter and go to a yoga class with friends |
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Breathe deeply |
Take slow deep breaths – meditate |
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Rest – sit or lie down |
There is nothing better! |
