It’s that time of the year again!
Some moms are celebrating the freedom countdown, and many teachers are bracing themselves. I am feeling a mix of nostalgia for the ease of summer days and doing a little cha-cha dance as I plan my fall calendar.
If you are a stay-at-home, work-from-home, full-time mom or not, summer can max out all resources. Figuring out where everyone is going to be, who is going to take them, and overall, just surviving the hot, endless days is a daily marathon. The infinite laundry, meals, and logistics can make the most put-together superwoman need a mental health day.
When kids go back to school, it can create an opportunity for moms to focus on their health and well-being. Here are some ways that kids going back to school can contribute to a healthier mom:
Structured Routine
When kids go back to school, it establishes a more structured daily routine for the entire family. This organized schedule can help create dedicated time on your calendar, allowing you to establish and maintain healthy habits such as regular exercise, meal planning, and self-care.
Everyone is already up early and out the door, which means you have no excuse not to pencil in healthy to-dos for your day. If you’re looking for a place to start, take a few minutes to discover what your priorities are this season.
Time for Exercise
Exercise is one of the top two best things we can accomplish every day. With unlimited benefits, we can expect better mental health, more energy, and increased confidence, to name a few, when checking this off the schedule.
Whether it’s going for a morning walk, attending a fitness class, or hitting the gym, moms need this precious practice. Back to school is a great reminder that moms need gym class too, and we deserve it.
Here is a 10-Day Fitness Challenge to get you started.
Healthy Meal Preparation
Speaking of the top two best things for you, here is number two. With fewer distractions and the ability to focus on a single meal, it’s a great time to experiment with nutritious recipes and eliminate the constant junk-food cycle summer can create.
As kids go back to school, moms have more headspace to plan and prepare healthier meals. No more shooing people away from the pantry 100 x’s a day. It’s time to stock up on the best quality ingredients and take back your kitchen again.
Here is a 30-day meal plan you can modify for your family’s needs.
Opportunity for Self-Care
Now is the best time to replenish our very low reservoirs and take some time for self-care and relaxation. Over the summer months, moms allow everyone else to get first priority. We have to ensure everyone is stimulated, fed, loved, and free of sunburns.
The sun shines for over four hours longer in June than in December. No wonder we are literally burned out by August. Whether it’s meditating, reading a book, or taking a soothing bath, 10-15 minutes of self-care per day can restore us back to normal.
Here is a 30-day self-care calendar that can kickstart your zen journey.
30 day self love challenge by honestbutkindmailPursuing Personal Interests
While our kids are discovering new wonders in science and reading about the villains of history, moms can learn some new things too. Post-summer is a great time for us to pursue personal interests and engaging hobbies.
Discovering activities that stimulate learning and challenge us brings joy and fulfillment, contributing to a growth mindset and improved overall health. You never know what you could accomplish this season until you dive in.
All of these categories are critical for a balanced, healthy lifestyle. You are more than worth it to invest some thoughtful time into how you can make the most of this school season. I would love to help.
Overall, the back-to-school period provides moms with a chance to reevaluate and establish new healthy habits. It offers a window of opportunity to focus on self-improvement and prioritize health and well-being, ultimately leading to a happier and healthier lifestyle.
Whether you are wiping tears about missing those precious little cherubs or are counting the seconds like a kid before Christmas morning, take advantage of kids heading to a new school year and kickstart your healthy routine!
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