Showing posts with label motherhood. Show all posts
Showing posts with label motherhood. Show all posts

March 31, 2015

Becoming A Calm Mom: Strategy #5

Happy Tuesday beauties!!! 

You know the next strategy that is outlined in Dr. Ledley's has actually been pretty helpful as Coach and I cheered on our Badgers in both the Sweet 16 and Elite 8 games! We are so very excited that the Wisconsin Badgers have progressed to the Final Four back-to-back. We are planning to attend the games again this year. I promise that my attire is Badger-fan approved, unlike last year. 

So here is the 5th strategy:

Tips for Creating a Calm Body and Soul
Try the following relaxation strategies to create a Calm Body and Soul:
  •         Breathing exercises
  •         Muscle relaxation
  •         Positive energy
  •         Listen to music
  •         Dance with your baby in a sling or infant carrier
  •         Take a bath or shower
  •         Go for a walk
  •         Do yoga
  •         Call a friend or family member
  •        Do anything else that you used to find relaxing before having a baby

Ledley, D.R. (2009). Becoming a calm mom: How to manage stress and enjoy the first year of motherhood. Washington, DC. American Psychological Association.

Question of the Day:: What strategy do you use to stay calm? 

Michelyn Cynthia