How Mom Can Get Her Groove Back

It’s funny: after a big meal, my husband can go to the living room and pick up a newspaper and relax. If I try to do the same thing, I hear a tiny voice in my head saying, “You really should just go ahead and tackle those dishes. You shouldn’t be sitting here. That laundry…those emails… what about the dishes??”

But studies show that being a great wife, mom and professional requires that we make leisure a priority, too. We all perform better when we’ve had a chance to re-charge our batteries! Instead of feeling guilty about engaging in things that relieve stress, try these 7 Ways to Fit Down Time Into Your Schedule. Whether it’s an exercise class, time to read for pleasure or a bible study group, schedule it and stick to it. Those dishes will still be there when you get back.

Other ways to get your groove back:

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