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I am the first to admit that being a mother is the hardest job in the planet and I am seriously not exaggerating. Well, I think you already know that by now. I mean it gets tough out here, it’s me against 3 youngsters full of life and energy who RULE the house. Yup! it’s a fact and I do not feel embarrast about saying it. Wait, I actually do!

As moms we have to do everything around the house, we cook, clean, do laundry, play with the kids, discipline them, scream at them, and so much more. I know that dads help out here and there, but I think we can all agree that they do not do exactly the same things that we have to do. I feel like we think we have to do everything and not ask for help. Sometimes I don’t even ask my hubby to help me around the house because I feel like I just get things done much quicker than he will. He does help out without being asked, but you get what I mean.

Whether we are working moms or stay at home moms our mommy duties never end. Sometimes I even think to myself ” I didn’t sign up for this” haha! it cracks me up, but it’s true. Everyday you learn that being a mom is always being available and ready to help out others and we forget about ourselves. We are automatically nourishing human beings, like the minute that we lay eyes on our babies, we become more understandable,  loving, caring and nourishing individuals. We love to take care of our kids and hubby’s because it makes us feel good. It makes us feel like we are doing our jobs as a mother and as a wife.

tips for tired moms

We have to find a balance and know when it’s time for us to take a break and just stop. We are moms and therefor we are bound to get tired of doing basically everything. I feel tired everyday, there are certain times during the day that I am just TIRED! Whether is tired of listening to my kids scream or cry or whine about anything and everything. Sometimes I get tired of cooking, wiping my twins cute behinds. I sometimes get tired of picking up my daughter from school because of the monster truck of a double stroller that I have, it’s insane. My point is that as moms we get tired and we just need ways to make us feel better and help us get our groove back.

8 simple tips for tired moms that actually work

1.Stop cleaning

Just drop everything that you are doing and sit down. You do not need to clean every second your kids make a mess. unless they spilled a drink. Every time my kids would make a mess in the living room with their toys, I would immediately clean it up. I just didn’t like to see it on the floor so I thought I had to clean it right away. WRONG! I didn’t, why? because it can wait. The dirty dishes can wait, the dirty laundry can wait, mopping the floor can definitely wait. We cannot do it when we are tired because then we will not clean effectively. When you just take a minute or two to just sit down and breathe, it will make you feel better and less stressful. Just remind yourself that cleaning can wait because you need a break right now. Then believe me that you will have the energy to take on the daily cleaning task, because you now have a bit more energy to do so.

2. Lay on the couch

I do this all of the time and let me tell you that it feels great. I just put my feet up and watch my kids play, when you do this you are relaxing your body muscle and you are just relaxing period. You can’t always be on the go go go all of the time, it’s going to wear you down. Every time I feel tired I lay down on my couch and check my phone, watch a video or listen to music. Even if it’s just for five  minutes, those five minutes will count and you will treasure it. Also when the kids are napping you can do some of these things, So give your body a break and recharge!

3. Easy meal

When you feel tired the last thing that you want to do is cook, am I right? I mean just the thought of cooking is a nightmare, so why not make a simple yet delicious recipe? Cook something that you are already way too familiar with and that you know it will take no time in making. whip out your slow cooker if you have one and just let it do its thing. Since I myself do not have a slow cooker, I gravitate towards my usual pasta or rice dishes. It’s something that I know I can make fast and I know my kids will eat, like this rice and chicken recipe. Remember do not slave in the kitchen and just make something simple and fast. Another tip for you, order food and call it a day, That’s what I do sometimes :).

4. Take a power nap

A power nap is all you need to give you that energy boost that you so need and desire. When my twins were babies, I used to take naps with them. Mainly because I was lucky and blessed enough to have help in the house other than my hubby, so this really helped me out a lot. When I didn’t have help though, I used to sit my twins in their high chairs and put their favorite cartoons on T.V and then I would lay next to them in the couch and nap! Yes momma, let me tell you that those extra 10 minutes were so worth it, I had energy and I was not grumpy anymore. My oldest daughter( 4 at the time) would be in school because otherwise there was no power napping for me most of the time. Even though, when I was just extremely tired, I would just talk to her and tell her that mommy is tired and needs a nap, so she would just watch T.V as well and let me take my power nap for 10 minutes or so. Kids understand, so talk to your oldest child because they do feel your energy and they can tell.

5. Eat

It is so important for every mom to have a full stomach.  I do not know about you, but when I get hungry, I get upset quickly, I loose my patience and I get in a bad mood. I have to eat, snack or drink something to boost my energy up and my mood. My grandmother always tells me ” you must take care of yourself in order to take care of your kids” and I always try to live by those words because it’s true. If I do not eat and give my body the nutrients that it needs, how am I going to have the strength to take care of my kids? It’s impossible. Another thing my grandmother tells me is ” eat before you feed your kids” and now I do. Before I thought I had to feed them first in order for me to eat, but if you do that and your kids do not want to eat, you are going to get frustrated, you will loose your appetite and that’s bad. Also, even if your kids eat, you will be putting all of your energy in them and making them finish their food and that will be drain you aswell. Eating first will give you have the energy to deal with getting your kids to eat their own food later, also let’s say that you are eating and your kids see you, they will want to eat as well.

6. Drink coffee

Do I need to say more? Coffee is literally my life and I must have a cup everyday, I know it’s bad but I love it. It just makes me happy and energized. Seriously when I am having a bad mommy day or just simply feel tired, I call my hubby to bring me my ice latte and when I see him walk through that door after work with my latte, I just beam. It’s that serious. I do not drink hot coffee, so I usually buy my ice latte at Dunkin Donuts, I even go after dropping off my daughter in school, with my twins and their  big truck looking double stroller and walk to the nearest Dunkin donuts and order my ice caramel latte. Girl! I am good to go! If you are not a coffee person, but are a tea or  glass of wine type of mommy, by all means drink whatever you need, to have an energy boost!

7. Take a bath

Taking a bath just rejuvenates me, it gives me energy and puts a smile on my face. We all know it’s rare to take a bath before the kids go to sleep, but if you have an opportunity take it! Taking a bath feels like a new me, I am ready to tackle on motherhood like never before. It honestly wakes me up and puts me in a good mood.

8. Sleep early

In order to have energy and feel less tired during the day, you must try to go to sleep early. I sometimes have a problem with doing this because my kids will try anything and everything to avoid their bedtime. But when I do, I feel great! recharge your body, rest your brain and cuddle up with your hubby and sleep. Sleep is the best energy booster there is, so take advantage of it when you can.

I hope you find these 8 simple tips for tired moms helpful and useful. If you have more tips to add to the list, please feel free to share with us tired moms!

Have a great day and I will see you next time.

*Spanish*

ATENCIÓN: ¿Es usted alguien que tiene pequeños monstruos corriendo por la casa, gritando, saltando, comiendo, sin un cuidado en el mundo? ¿Usted se encuentra haciendo todas las tareas de la casa y sin embargo, encuentras tiempo para cocinar y limpiar pequeños traseros y mocos de pequeñas narices lindas? ¿Tiene un esposo que parece tan tranquilo y en control de los niños, mientras que usted  siente un ligero celos y se cuestiona de por qué sus hijos se comportan con él y no con usted? Mejor aún, ¿es usted una MADRE CANSADA en necesidad de consejos para obtener energia atraves del día? Bueno, usted ha venido al lugar correcto, bienvenida al club y espero que estos consejos te pueden ayudar en todo lo possible.

consejos que funcionan para las madres cansadas y estresadas

Yo soy la primera en admitir que ser madre es el trabajo más duro del planeta y de verdad no estoy exagerando. Bueno, creo que ya lo sabes. Quiero decir que se pone difícil aquí, soy yo en contra 3 niños llenos de vida y energía que gobiernan la casa. ¡Sip! es un hecho y no me siento con verguensa decirlo. Espera, si me da verguensa!
Como mamás tenemos que hacer todo lo que rodea la casa, cocinar, limpiar, lavar la ropa, jugar con los niños, disciplinarlos, gritarles a ellos, y mucho más. Sé que los papás ayudan aquí y allí, pero creo que todos estamos de acuerdo en que no hacen exactamente las mismas cosas que tenemos que hacer nosotras. Me siento como que creo que tenemos que hacer todo y no pedir ayuda. A veces ni siquiera le pregunto a mi marido  que me ayude en la casa porque me siento que puede acabar las cosas mucho más rápido que si el lo haria. Mi esposo si me ayuda sin que yo le pregunte, pero usted sabe lo que quiero decir.
Si usted es una madre que trabaja o eres ama de casa nuestros deberes de mamá nunca se terminan. A veces hasta me digo a mí misma “No firmé para esto” jaja! pero es verdad. Todos los días se aprende que el ser una madre siempre es estar disponible y listo para ayudar a los demás y nos olvidamos de nosotras mismas. Al igual que en el momento en que ponemos los ojos en nuestros bebés, nos volvemos más comprensible, cariñosas y atentas . Nos encanta cuidar de nuestros hijos y esposos porque nos hace sentir bien. Nos hace sentir como que estamos haciendo nuestro trabajo como madre y como esposa.
Tenemos que encontrar un equilibrio y saber cuándo es el momento para nosotras tomar un descanso. Somos madres y por lo tanto estamos obligadas a cansarnos de hacer básicamente todo. Todos los dias me siento cansada, hay ciertos momentos durante el día que estoy cansada! Aveces estoy cansada de escuchar a mis hijos gritar o llorar o quejarse de cualquier cosa y todo. A veces me canso de cocinar, de limpiar el tasero lindo de mis mellizos. A veces me canso de recoger a mi hija de la escuela debido a la camioneta monstruo de coche doble que tengo, es una locura. Mi punto e que nosotras las mamás nos cansamos y solo queremos maneras de hacer que nos sintamos mejor y nos ayuden a conseguir nuestra energia.

8 sencillos consejos para las madres cansadas que realmente funcionan.

 
1. Pare la  limpieza
Sólo tienes que dejar todo lo que estás haciendo y sentarte. No es necesario limpiar cada segundo que sus hijos hacen un reguero, a menos que se derramó un vaso. Cada vez que mis hijos  hacian un reguero enla sala de nuestra casa con sus juguetes, yo inmediatamente lo limpiaba. Simplemente no me gusta verlo en el suelo, así que pensé que tenía que limpiar de inmediato. ¡EQUIVOCADA! No tengo que limpiarlo de inmediato, por qué? ya que puede esperar. Los platos sucios pueden esperar, la ropa sucia puede esperar, limpiar el piso, sin duda puede esperar. No podemos hacerlo cuando estamos cansadas, porque entonces no vamos a limpiar con eficacia. Cuando usted toma un minuto o dos para simplemente sentarse y respirar, te hará sentir mejor y menos estresada. Sólo recuerde que la limpieza puede esperar porque usted necesita un descanso ahora. Entonces yo creo que va a tener la energía para asumir la tarea de limpieza diario, porque ahora tiene un poco más de energía para hacerlo.
2. Descanse en su sofa
hago esto todo el tiempo, y déjame decirte que se siente muy bien. Pongo mis pies en alto y veo a mis hijos jugar, al hacer esto se relaja el músculo del cuerpo y usted se está relajando y punto. No siempre se puede estar en el vamos vamos vamos todo el tiempo, se va a agotar su paciencia. Cada vez que me siento cansada me acuesto en mi sofá y reviso mi teléfono, veo un video o escucho música. Incluso si es sólo durante cinco minutos, esos cinco minutos contarán y lo vas atesorar. Así que dale a su cuerpo un descanso y recargar!
3. Comida fácil
Cuando te sientes cansada lo último que quieres hacer es cocinar, ¿me equivoco? Me refiero a la sola idea de la cocina es una pesadilla, ¿por qué no hacer una sencilla pero deliciosa receta? Cocine algo que ya está demasiada familiarizada con y que usted sabe que no va a tomar tiempo en hacer. Saque su olla de cocción lenta, si usted tiene uno y  deje que haga su trabajo. Puesto que yo misma no tengo una olla de cocción lenta, me gravito hacia mis pastas o arroces habituales. Es algo que sé que puedo hacer más rápido y sé que mis hijos van a comer, como esta receta de locrio de pollo. Recuerde no sew esclave en la cocina y simplemente haga algo sencillo y rápido. Otro consejo para usted, peda comida de la calle, de que es lo que hago a veces :).
4. Tome una Siesta rapida
Una siesta de poder es todo lo que necesita para darle ese impulso de energía que tanto necesitas y deseas. Cuando mis mellizos eran bebés, solía tomar siestas con ellos. Principalmente porque tuve la suerte y bendicion de tener ayuda en la casa otro que mi esposo, por lo que esto me ayudó mucho. Cuando yo no tenía ayuda, sin embargo, solía sentar a mis mellizlos en sus sillas altas y poner sus dibujos animados favoritos en la televisión y luego me sentar a su lado en el sofá y tomar siesta rapida! Sí mamá, déjame decirte que esos 10 minutos extra eran tan dignos en tomar, tuve la energía y yo no estaba de mal humor más. Mi hija mayor (4 en el momento) estaba en la escuela porque de lo contrario no había siestas de energía para mí la mayor parte del tiempo. A pesar de que, cuando yo estaba muy cansada,  hablaba con ella y le decia que mamá está cansada y necesita una siesta, por lo que tambien se ponia a ver la televisión, así y dejarme tomar mi siesta durante 10 minutos más o menos. Los niños entienden, así que hable con su hijo mayor porque sienten su energía y que pueden entender.
5. Comer
Es tan importante para todas las mamás que tengan el estómago lleno. Yo no sé ustedes, pero cuando tengo hambre, me enojo rápidamente, pierdo la paciencia y me pongo de mal humor. Tengo que comer, un aperitivo o tomar algo para aumentar mi energía y mi estado de ánimo. Mi abuela siempre me dice “usted debe cuidar de sí mismo si quieres cuidar de sus hijos” y yo siempre trato de vivir de acuerdo con esas palabras porque es verdad. Si yo no como, y no le doy a mi cuerpo los nutrientes que necesita, ¿cómo voy a tener la fuerza para cuidar de mis hijos? Es imposible. Otra cosa que mi abuela me dice es “comer antes de alimentar a tus hijos” y ahora lo hago. Antes yo pensaba que tenía que darles de comer  primero para que yo pueda comer, pero si haces eso y sus hijos no quieren comer, usted se va a sentir frustrada, usted va a perder el apetito y eso es malo. Además, incluso si los niños comen, que va a guardar toda su energía en ellos y hacerlos terminar su comida y se va usted drenar también. Comer primero le dará la energía para hacer que sus hijos coman sus propios alimentos más tarde, también digamos que usted está comiendo y sus hijos la ven, van a querer comer también.
6. Café
¿Necesito decir más? El café es literalmente mi vida y tengo que tomar una taza cada día, sé que es malo, pero me encanta. Simplemente me hace feliz y me llena de energía. En serio, cuando estoy teniendo un mal día de mama o simplemente me siento cansada, yo llamo a mi marido que me traiga mi café con leche de hielo y cuando lo veo caminar por esa puerta después del trabajo con mi café con leche, sonrio sola!. Es así de serio.Yo no tomo café caliente, por lo que suelo comprar mi café con leche de hielo en Dunkin Donuts, incluso a veces voy después de dejar a mi hija en la escuela, con mis mellizos y su gran camion de cochecito doble y camino al Dunkin donuts mas cercano y pedo mi caramelo de hielo latte. Mujer! es tan delicioso! Si usted no es una persona de café, pero es de tomar té o una copa de vino, por todos los medios tome lo que necesitas, para tener un impulso de energía!
7. Tome un baño
Tomar un baño me rejuvenece, me da energía y pone una sonrisa en mi cara. Todos sabemos que es raro para tomar un baño antes de que los niños se vayan a dormir, pero si usted tiene una oportunidad tomelo! Tomar un baño me hace sentir como una nueva yo, estoy lista para enfrentarme a la maternidad como nunca antes. Honestamente, me despierta y me pone de buen humor.
8. Duerma temprano
Para tener energía y sentirse menos cansada durante el día, usted debe tratar de ir a dormir temprano. A veces tengo un problema con hacer esto, pero cuando lo hago, me siento muy bien! recargar su cuerpo, descansar su cerebro y acurrucarse con su maridito y dormir. El sueño es el mejor refuerzo de energía que existe, a fin de tomar ventaja de ella cuando pueda.
Espero que encuentre estos 8 sencillos consejos para las madres cansadas útil y provechoso. Si usted tiene más consejos para agregar a la lista, por favor siéntase libre para compartir con nosotros las mamás cansadas!
Que Tengas un bonito día y te veré la próxima vez.

Hugs, Ros Emely

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  2. Monica Bruno says

    Hi Ros Emely, Yes! I’m always tired! These are great tips. I used stop cleaning, but then I found myself feeling bad about it. So, now I try to clean up around me, but I don’t go crazy about it. I have twins and I always wonder how in the world my grandmother could have had nine kids and not lose her mind! 😉

  3. Ros Emely says

    Thanks Monica! Haha! I know right? Both my grandmother’s have 7 kids each..I don’t know how they did it! I am also a twin mom! So happy we can e
    Relate 🙂

  4. Ros Emely says

    True Connie! You have to take care of yourself your life and then others.

  5. Faye says

    I love the advice to take a nap! I do this occasionally for 10-20 minutes or so, but always feel incredibly guilty afterwards because my kids have been watching TV or playing on their own. This makes me feel much better!
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  7. Ros Emely says

    Hi Faye!do not feel guilty about taking a power nap, so metes we need it to reboot our energy!

  8. Ros Emely says

    Thanks Shaunacey! Same here, I would find myself cleaning toys all day, so I just stopped and cleaned it up when my twins would be taking their naps.

  12. Ros Emely says

    Yeah..it’s so hard sometimes to eat first or eat in general. We have too do it..we will feel so much better 🙂

  13. Brittany says

    I love all of these tips! The one I struggle with the most is going to bed early. After coming home from work in the evening, it seems like there is never enough time to get everything done that I need to so I end up going to sleep late. Putting it on my list to make more of a priority and will know that I can get those other things done the next day!

  14. Hil says

    I haven’t had a bath since I was pregnant!! (My son turns one in a month lol!). Sleep doesn’t exist but coffee sure does. These are fabulous tips! Thanks! Sharing all the way!!
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  15. Libby says

    I so need to remember to give myself a break when I’m tired and let the dishes or laundry sit there for a couple hours while I regroup! Thanks for the reminder!

  16. Ashley says

    These are all great tips! I especially agree with the stop cleaning and laying in the couch. I could spend all day every day cleaning and it still would be a mess 5 seconds later. Pointless really.
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  17. Ros Emely says

    Thanks Brittany! Sometimes is hard for me to go to bed early too because after the kids go to sleep that’s the time that I do my blogging! So I really understand you, but sometimes I just go to sleep at the same time with as the kids and let me tell you, I feel great the next day!

  18. Ros Emely says

    haha!! Coffee is my BFF lol. Thanks Hill I appreciate it 🙂

  19. Ros Emely says

    Your welcome Libby! I really think it’s the best thing to do. If you are tired just take a break for 20 minutes or half an hour and then continue what you were doing. It will make you feel less insane and help you have more energy to finish your task,

  21. Ros Emely says

    Haha! Thanks Jazelle…but so true right? Is hard to do but that’s what we need sometimes 🙂

  24. Katey Howes says

    Great tips – it’s amazing to think that I didn’t know/believe it was okay to take a nap, leave the mess, or order in when I first had kids. It took years for me to realize that all of us mommies are in the same (exhausted) boat, and that I didn’t need to be superwoman. It’s great that you’re sharing that advice with a new generation of moms! Great to connect through #TwinklyTuesday!
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  25. Madeline says

    Coffee coffee coffee all the way! I love the suggestion to just lie down on the sofa while the kids play though. I tend to hop on the computer and try and get some work done when they’re occupied, when I thing actually some days I would be better off just having a little lie down!

  26. Ros Emely says

    Coffee all the way haha! Seriously! Yeah sometimes I rather work on things that need to be done when my kids are occupies,but some days it’s better to relax and lay down 🙂

  27. Ros Emely says

    Thank you so much Katey! when I was a first time mom I thought I had to do everything too..but after having my twins I realized that we don’t need to do everything. We do need to take it east sometimes 🙂

  28. Tove Maren says

    Are you giving me permission to stop cleaning! We will be BFFs in no time! ha ha ha – seriously, I do tell myself to STOP and just SIT DOWN… and then I remember that even when you work in an office, you don’t WORK all the time – there are breaks… I think SAHMs forget to BREATHE… I know I do! Thank you for this post! Great tips.
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  29. Ros Emely says

    Thanks so much Tove Maren! Yes I am giving you permission to stop cleaning, haha! You are right sometimes we do forget to stop and breathe that’s why it’s important to take break 😉

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