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Aww thank you x it’s so hard to be positive every other day I’m feeling down and I get so much anxiety with taking both kids out so I avoid it. I have taken them a few times but I’m still anxious. My husband says he’ll look after the kids and I can go gym when he finishes work but I get so much anxiety and I can’t seem to find motivation to get to the gym. I’ve just become such.a homebody even though I hate staying at home but I find it difficult to try to do anything extra aswell.
Same! I’ve started going for a walk after I’ve put both mine to bed and listening to music I want, just having that hour to myself to recharge after a frantic day helps so much, maybe give that a try as a stepping stone to then going to the gym. We’ll get there ☺️
I was in the exact same boat mumma! I’ve started to find a balance of prioritising myself so I can be the best for my baby, this includes going to the gym every morning. I bring my baby right at the beginning of her wake window when she’s calmest and put her in a little bouncer so she can watch me for 30-45 minutes. Sometimes it’s more like 20 because I’ll have to breastfeed her at the gym 😹 I also make sure once husband is home and settled I get at least 30 minutes for myself to do (chores/declutter) and 30 minutes to do my own thing (read my book/paint). I’ve found it gets easier as baby gets older but I completely understand you. Sometimes I just look in the mirror after a shows and cry for a few minutes 😭😹 sometimes that cry helps a bunch too!
Hey mama! Every mama feels you and feels this! I know you have no current motivation but would you like to take small steps getting there? For now, look into podcasts, motivational speaking, journaling, painting, crafting, gardening, walking, etc. When listening to others speak, listen to non-related mother topics so you can gain your identity back. Their life topics may give you a spark in your purpose as an individual first. When you find a moment to nourish yourself, remember that you are your best self. If you have funds, buy an at home sauna off Amazon and sweat off all your steam! This will energize you, boost your confidence and improve all healing to your mental and physical state. All movement will follow afterwards.