Once a mother, always a mother. It doesn’t matter how old your kids are, as long as your kids still live with you, and working, you will always have crazy routines. There will be meetings, chores, setting parent-child time, homework etc. Regardless of the bulk of work on your shoulders, you must make it through the tough days and face the next day a better mom. But, how does one do that? How do you look that good? What are the secrets?
These three are examples of the concerns every mother has and the following compilation of lifestyle and fashion tips will help you get through the hard days beautifully:
1. Smile
However bad your day feels, you must learn to smile. Find something amusing to smile at, or just smile for no reason. By smiling, you unconsciously cheat your body that all is good and your spirits will lift. Someone else will smile back at you and you will start feeling good about your not-so-good day.
2. Get enough sleep
Doctors and beauty therapists swear by this. You must sleep. It is called your beauty sleep because your skin and body cells are rejuvenated and you wake feeling refreshed. Adequate sleep also lowers cortisol levels, the stress hormone, and you wake up feeling de-stressed. Sleeping well also means that your immune system is boosted and you won’t head out to work with dark circles under your eyes. So, sleep because sleep makes you beautiful.
3. Schedule some me time
Whether this time is spent at home or not, you must set aside some time for yourself. This time can be spent shopping, meditating, reading a book, or taking that long bath with the right music and the best therapeutic oils. You may opt for a spa visit. Make this your alone time and pamper yourself. Get a full body massage, facials, pedicure and manicures. You should also get your hair done. Besides relaxation, you will feel good and confident after the spa treatment or your time alone.
As you take care of yourself, you shouldn’t worry about who will clean the house after you do your nails. This is because the King of maids offer excellent cleaning services and your home will be clean when you get back from pampering yourself.
4. Get a trendy bag
The kind of bag you carry around speaks volumes about your style. Get a trendy handbag in a color that oozes class. For example, a wine handbag will turn some heads and boost your confidence.
5. Buy Classy Shoes
There are comfortable and classy shoes for moms. You aren’t imprisoned to wearing flats and boots. If you can, invest in a few pairs of casual and official designer shoes. There are shops that sell them affordably.
6. Wear stylish breastfeeding clothes (if breastfeeding)
You can dress fashionably when breastfeeding. Start by investing in tops with front buttons or zips. Pumping and nursing will be simplified when you go for front button down jumpsuits, skirt dresses, the infinity scarf, the blanket scarf, or the pussy-bow blouse. These are easy to wear and work with when nursing.
7. Dress your body right
Don’t force small clothes into your body. You have probably grown and you need to ditch the small tops and skirts. Buy new outfits that accentuate your shape, accessorize, and wear the right shoes. Remember that less is more, don’t overdo it, and wear minimal makeup. Invest in good jeans, sweaters, and tops.
In conclusion, being fashionable starts with living a healthy life. Eat healthy, work out, and find the right clothes for your body and clothes that match your style.
Getting enough sleep is the hardest!
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Love this post, great tips. Thank You!
These are great helpful ideas. I definitely need to work on enough sleep.