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How to Get that Mind, Body, Spirit Back After Kids - Personal Experience
It's a struggle when you don't really feel like it, don't want to, and have more excuses than most, exercising not just body, but mind and spirit too!
I admit I felt a bit lazy after childbirth one, two, three, and four. But the kids' cries were a motivation for me. I wanted to get out the house! So I grabbed the stroller, dressed them well, and headed out as long as there wasn't a blizzard or a rain storm. I wasn't about to stay in the house all day with a crying baby!
Sometimes we can be so caught up in the routine of doing some things that we neglect ourselves. Having children isn't a license for letting yourself go mentally, physically and spiritually--you are more than just a parent!
Keep in mind, you aren't any good to a child if you don't take some time for yourself. No one wants a tempermental, overweight, and resentful person around them for always--I know--lived it.
It is okay to give yourself a time out for you! Trust me, the people around you may have either told you or secretly wish you go away fro awhile. You can delegate some responsibilities to other members of your household (pick up toys, dust, clean bathrooms, take out trash, organize, run errands, etc.) even if they turn up their nose, pout or complain. It took two to make a baby, remember? Throw in the grandparents and other relatives who want to see and do for your children--well create some opportunities for them while you get some needed stress relief. If you don't have the luxury of having kin around, you can look for babysitters with excellent references, visit nearby schools, check for good Samaritans at the local churches who other parents boast about, or daycares with great reviews.
I willed that I would do some things differently to get my mind, body and spirit back after the birth of my children and I did ( I am a size 6, I have written over 10 plus books since their birth, participated in media interviews, and relocated with husband a few times) Children haven't stopped me from my goals and they shouldn't with you either!
The following is a list of what I did to claim me back again! It didn't take long to fit in my jeans, get back to work, and maintain my household.
Body
1. Positive images.
2. Self-hypnosis to encourage weight loss.
3. Dieticians
4. Taking vitamins and supplements.
5. Long walks.
6. Doctor's visits.
7. Eat healthy--always working on that--oh the holiday season!
Mind
1. Reading uplifting work.
2. Painting.
3. Sitting and walking at a park.
4. Studying something new.
5. Journaling or audio record highs and lows. (Check back to see or hear progress).
Spirit
1. Meditating on inspiring words of faith and praying.
2. Participating in spiritual fasts.
3. Reading the Bible. Concentrating on Scriptures to aid during difficult times.
4. Church attendance.
5. Being around or talking to close family members and friends.
In between doing all these things on different days, I was able to get other things accomplished like teaching children, home organizing and lending my service to others like a woman who was dying from cancer needing her hair braided. Sometimes we have to stop the complaining, fault-finding, and personal jealousies of others and appreciate all what we have. Times with her were humbling experiences.
When you make up in your mind that you aren't just going to say you are going to do things, but plan to actually do them on designated days without too much thinking or excuse-making, you will start doing them naturally. Your spouse or partner will notice you are working hard to improve you and will become more attracted to you. Your children will appreciate your fresh, patient, and kind attitude toward them.
Nicholl McGuire
Blog Owner and Author of When Mothers Cry
I admit I felt a bit lazy after childbirth one, two, three, and four. But the kids' cries were a motivation for me. I wanted to get out the house! So I grabbed the stroller, dressed them well, and headed out as long as there wasn't a blizzard or a rain storm. I wasn't about to stay in the house all day with a crying baby!
Sometimes we can be so caught up in the routine of doing some things that we neglect ourselves. Having children isn't a license for letting yourself go mentally, physically and spiritually--you are more than just a parent!
Keep in mind, you aren't any good to a child if you don't take some time for yourself. No one wants a tempermental, overweight, and resentful person around them for always--I know--lived it.
It is okay to give yourself a time out for you! Trust me, the people around you may have either told you or secretly wish you go away fro awhile. You can delegate some responsibilities to other members of your household (pick up toys, dust, clean bathrooms, take out trash, organize, run errands, etc.) even if they turn up their nose, pout or complain. It took two to make a baby, remember? Throw in the grandparents and other relatives who want to see and do for your children--well create some opportunities for them while you get some needed stress relief. If you don't have the luxury of having kin around, you can look for babysitters with excellent references, visit nearby schools, check for good Samaritans at the local churches who other parents boast about, or daycares with great reviews.
I willed that I would do some things differently to get my mind, body and spirit back after the birth of my children and I did ( I am a size 6, I have written over 10 plus books since their birth, participated in media interviews, and relocated with husband a few times) Children haven't stopped me from my goals and they shouldn't with you either!
The following is a list of what I did to claim me back again! It didn't take long to fit in my jeans, get back to work, and maintain my household.
Body
1. Positive images.
2. Self-hypnosis to encourage weight loss.
3. Dieticians
4. Taking vitamins and supplements.
5. Long walks.
6. Doctor's visits.
7. Eat healthy--always working on that--oh the holiday season!
Mind
1. Reading uplifting work.
2. Painting.
3. Sitting and walking at a park.
4. Studying something new.
5. Journaling or audio record highs and lows. (Check back to see or hear progress).
Spirit
1. Meditating on inspiring words of faith and praying.
2. Participating in spiritual fasts.
3. Reading the Bible. Concentrating on Scriptures to aid during difficult times.
4. Church attendance.
5. Being around or talking to close family members and friends.
In between doing all these things on different days, I was able to get other things accomplished like teaching children, home organizing and lending my service to others like a woman who was dying from cancer needing her hair braided. Sometimes we have to stop the complaining, fault-finding, and personal jealousies of others and appreciate all what we have. Times with her were humbling experiences.
When you make up in your mind that you aren't just going to say you are going to do things, but plan to actually do them on designated days without too much thinking or excuse-making, you will start doing them naturally. Your spouse or partner will notice you are working hard to improve you and will become more attracted to you. Your children will appreciate your fresh, patient, and kind attitude toward them.
Nicholl McGuire
Blog Owner and Author of When Mothers Cry
They Won't Be Like This Forever...
Capture those precious moments!
Get a quality camera and a whole lot of patience this holiday season--you will need it.
The Children Won't Remain Babies, Toddlers for Long
When people told me, "Appreciate your babies...they will grow up so fast...That age goes by so quickly..." they knew what they were talking about! When I started this blog I had a newborn, a toddler, a tween and a soon-to-be teen. Those days are like a blur! If it wasn't for the blog, videos and other things to remind me of some good times, I would have long forgotten!
Your babies are here with you for as long as you welcome them and the mighty Creator keeps breath in their bodies. When a parent shows sincere love and appreciation for their children, they do come back around, but when they don't, children move on with their lives and forget about mom or dad during their senior years (if they live that long).
While they are growing up quickly, what this also means is that as parents we are getting older. The reality hit me as I saw more and more grays show up on my head, aches that came out of nowhere, and thinning hair. Yes, I am getting older, but I must say wiser too--thank you God! My children have taught me and still teach me a lot about life as well. They want so much and I just don't have enough time, money or patience to give to all four. However, what I have been doing in recent years is trusting in God more and instructing the children to seek him for direction on their life's purpose. They are never too young to learn that we are made up of mind, body and spirit!
So we pray, I tell them stories about childhood, I warn them about pending dangers, and I encourage them to look up things to help them in their future endeavors.
Life is indeed short and I have also talked to them about my passing whenever that might be--I don't know anything, but they should be prepared. A morbid conversation, I know, but we just aren't promised tomorrow. It is so important that we leave good information, family history, photos, and more to help them grow in knowledge, wisdom and love.
Feel free to check out YouTube channel NM Enterprise 7 for spiritual life lessons, wisdom and freedom from the things that emotionally and physically bind you this day!
Season Greetings!
Nicholl
Your babies are here with you for as long as you welcome them and the mighty Creator keeps breath in their bodies. When a parent shows sincere love and appreciation for their children, they do come back around, but when they don't, children move on with their lives and forget about mom or dad during their senior years (if they live that long).
While they are growing up quickly, what this also means is that as parents we are getting older. The reality hit me as I saw more and more grays show up on my head, aches that came out of nowhere, and thinning hair. Yes, I am getting older, but I must say wiser too--thank you God! My children have taught me and still teach me a lot about life as well. They want so much and I just don't have enough time, money or patience to give to all four. However, what I have been doing in recent years is trusting in God more and instructing the children to seek him for direction on their life's purpose. They are never too young to learn that we are made up of mind, body and spirit!
So we pray, I tell them stories about childhood, I warn them about pending dangers, and I encourage them to look up things to help them in their future endeavors.
Life is indeed short and I have also talked to them about my passing whenever that might be--I don't know anything, but they should be prepared. A morbid conversation, I know, but we just aren't promised tomorrow. It is so important that we leave good information, family history, photos, and more to help them grow in knowledge, wisdom and love.
Feel free to check out YouTube channel NM Enterprise 7 for spiritual life lessons, wisdom and freedom from the things that emotionally and physically bind you this day!
Season Greetings!
Nicholl
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