Ask any mom what their number one priority is on any given day, and they’ll probably all give you the exact same answer: the kids.
If you get them to list their top ten priorities, it would likely include a whole range of other parenting-related tasks and priorities – cooking, laundry, dishes, work, career ambitions for the future, or worrying about how being a full-time parent might be affecting their long-term career prospects. Then, there’s the really grown-up stuff such as mortgage and finances.
One thing that’s unlikely to feature high on mom’s list of priorities, however, is looking after herself. Yet these are two of the most important things that parents can do – a clear mind and a healthy body will help you accomplish more and ensure that you’re able to look after your kids to the best of your ability.
In many cases, it’s mental barriers that prevent parents from supporting their mind and body – such as guilt or a lack of mental energy. However, there’s a secret to bringing down those barriers. In fact, there are three:
