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0:00 I [Music] think there's no this really no shortcuts to it and it's a very conscious effort that a mother needs to make every single day you know to carve out some amount of time for myself it's very difficult we've all been there especially when we've got when the children are really really small you know because we always feel that their needs come first but from experience you know I can say the more the filter you
0:30 are the better you feel about yourself the more conducive as a parent you are to your child you know as well as a mother as a wife as all of it you just accomplished a lot more you have a lot more peace of mind you know so any kind of exercise it does release the kind of endorphins and chemicals that you need because being a parent especially a first-time parent can be terrifying and extremely challenging you know so every
0:51 single day will bring its own challenges and you will find that your child will challenge you as well you know so kids are really really active site as an extremely active trials and you know we travel extensively and I've never traveled with the nanny or anything like that so for me being hands-on with my kid has always been there's been no other option you know so to be able to take her to the park you know I've
1:09 learnt all set of jungle gym climbing skills that I had forgotten you know from quite a couple of years ago but just being outdoors you know with her and I think that's the most key thing is to make sure that you carve that self that time out for yourself I mean today she's older and she's bigger than she's in school that that's our routine I drop her in to school on days that I'm not working and I'm in the gym for an hour
1:29 and a half after that you know so it's just yes it takes a hell of a lot of time away from what I need to get done and things for that but at the end of the day when I do get out of there I'm feeling so much better I'm thinking much clearer you know and it just helps me to be far more productive through my day then then other days [Music]
Summary
- Self-care is crucial for mothers to maintain their well-being and effectiveness in parenting.
- Daily challenges of parenting, especially with young children, can be overwhelming.
- Engaging in physical exercise releases endorphins that help manage stress and improve mood.
- Hands-on parenting experiences, like outdoor activities, are valuable for bonding and personal growth.
- Establishing a routine that includes personal time, such as gym sessions, enhances productivity and mental clarity.
- Prioritizing self-care ultimately leads to a more peaceful and accomplished state of mind.