Any tips for finding a routine as a newly single mum?

[TheCalmSwan]

I’m a newly single mum of a 5 year old and 2 year old and really struggling to get into a routine if anyone has any tips.

although my partner didn’t really do much in terms of anything related to our house and kids he was an extra pair of eyes while I had a quick shower in the morning and brushed my teeth 😂

also in the evenings I’m really struggling being on my own I hate being downstairs on my own I’m just quickly tidying up and basically going to bed when my kids do. Without the pressure of having to cook for him I have no motivation to make my tea I just nibble the kids leftovers.

its only been 3 weeks and also it’s half term so I’m off with the kids so the completely lack of school and nursery routine is also not helping but I guess I’m realising outside of being a mum I have completely lost myself. Any advice appreciated, thanks ❤️

Even taking the kids out of the equation, this is a really fresh break up and it's normal to feel lost and very unsure of what you want and don't want. And to find general life exhausting just to get through, without any thoughts of excelling or being your best self. Add kids and it's a whole other level.
Be kind to yourself. If you want to snuggle in bed, do it. Now that it's nice in the evenings take the kids out on bikes/scooters/pram so you can all get some fresh air and use up the evening when people get fractious.
It's hard to exercise without someone home to watch the kids, so if you can get up earlier and do a half hour work out. You'll probably hate it short term, but the endorphins genuinely help. My view is that when my mental health is bad at least my physical health can be good. Hugs.