Quick fixes to feel better about myself as an exhausted mum

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GingerKombucha · 27/06/2024 16:16

I've got a toddler and a 4 month old baby, I work full time, the baby still feeds about 4 times a night and I'm generally exhausted. I've just turned 40 but feel like I've aged a decade in terms of looks and energy. I feel old, fat, tired and unattractive.

I feel like I never have time to myself as although both children are usually asleep by 8, 8.30 at the worst, I’m so exhausted I pretty much just order takeaway or cook something quick and go straight to bed.

We have a cleaner so the house isn’t dirty but I don’t feel on top of it, lots of decluttering needs to happen and it feels a bit chaotic and messy.

Does anyone have any quick fixes to feel better about myself, my appearance, my house or general energy levels? I could probably carve out 30 mins in the evening or morning to do something to help improve one of these but it would have to be at home.

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Row23 · 27/06/2024 16:27

What about food delivery boxes? Like hello fresh etc? That way you can choose some healthy meals that you’d maybe not have thought of / avoid too many takeaways. As nice as quick food is, it definitely doesn’t make me feel good!
I’ve recently started getting up about half an hour before my toddler wakes and I do a quick YouTube work out video - nothing too strenuous, but it helps me feel like I’m doing something for myself and hopefully I’ll be more toned at some point. I also find I have more energy in the morning rather than waking and straight away attending to my son. It gives me a chance to properly wake up first.
In the evening a bath helps me feel better!

goodkidsmaadhouse · 27/06/2024 16:25

With 30 mins a day I’d do a 30 day yoga challenge. Exercise so you will feel and look better but gentle enough that it doesn’t feel arduous. I usually do it in the morning still in my PJs - literally roll out of bed and stick my laptop on.

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