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How to Ease the Pressure as a Parent: Save Time & Money and Enjoy Life More
The Mental LoadFor starters, everyone needs to read this comic called "You Should've Asked". It hits home hard for mums and also makes it easier for others to understand. Too often, the women carry the bulk of the mental load and no one realises. Read this article on how to reduce it and make life a bit easier. Next get a copy of Fair Play: A Game-Changing Solution for When You Have Too Much To Do and read it. It is an excellent solution for so many and has been recommended in numerous groups I am in. Lastly, get the The Fair Play Deck: A Couple's Conversation Deck for Prioritizing What's Important and do it. It's eye-opening for most couples to see how much one is doing and how things need to be redistributed. Next, to get so much of this sorted, read and apply Life Admin Hacks: The step-by-step guide to saving time and money, reducing the mental load and streamlining your life. Implementing the tips in this book along with doing the other things mentioned created a shift and realisation in my home with the others living here. How to get a Mum BreakIt does not make you a bad mum to want a break. Going to the toilet alone, showering alone or heading to the shops alone doesn't count. How many have partners who can go on fishing trips or nights out with the guys? They don't feel guilty taking the time out they need, so why should you? Fair is fair, schedule time for you and take it. Here are some tips on how to make it happen and how to afford it. I know it is easier said than done, especially with clingy toddlers or new babies who need so much. You will break if you don't get some sleep and time out, though. Get More TimeCheck out 18 time-saving tips for busy mums to help you get more time. By far, one of the best things I have done is teach my kids to help, do things around the house and be independent. Yes, when they are little it takes more time as you teach them and they don't do it as well as you do but in the long run it is so much better. Outsource what you can or what you hate to free up some time. Learn to say no and stick to it. Colour code your family items e.g. towels, plates, bowls etc. These are just a few of the tips. Check out 11 life skills I am teaching my kids and how to get your kids to help at home. Mum GuiltMum guilt is real and can stop us from doing a lot of the things we want to do. Being close to our kids doesn't mean we need to sacrifice everything in our life for them. Read how to be close to your kids without spending a fortune for some tips. Decide on the life you want and make it happen. One of the best things you can do for your kids is set a real example, one of a mother who takes care of herself, loves herself and is confident, happy and fulfilled. You might also want to discuss money with the kids. Use these tips to teach your kids about money. RoutinesI can hear your eyes rolling with this. I know routines can be impossible at times but having a rough idea of what makes you happy and how to set your day up for success makes life much easier. Get as much as possible set up the night before so your morning runs smoother. Have meal plans including breakfast and lunch. Set a wardrobe for the week so you don't have to think about it. Do what you can to make life easier and run on autopilot. Make MoneyMost mums I talk to struggle with the idea of taking money away from the family budget for themselves. If you are one of them, it might feel easier to make some extra money and allocate some of that or all of it to things for yourself. Here are 43 ways for single mums to make money but they can be done by anyone. What I Am ReadingTo make life easier consider these: The Life List: Master Every Moment and Live an Audacious Life The Thrifty Issue CommunityFor more and to connect with others check out The Thrifty Issue Facebook group, Facebook page, Instagram, Pinterest. |
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