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As a new parent, the amount of things that we need to do feels like neverending. All of our efforts, energy, time, and basically every waking moment is dedicated to this new little bundle of joy. From diaper changing to changing your own shirt from spit-ups and baby drool, it gets busy but we also need to think about self care.<\/p>\n
Taking care of ourselves so that we can better take care of our babies.<\/p>\n
It is very easy to think that our priority is our babies so we must do everything for the baby first. But, don’t forget that you want to give the best to your child, you must feel your best first. It will make such a difference for them when you are healthier, happier, and have more energy.<\/p>\n
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You can take a walk outside in the park or at a mall. Depending on how the weather is like, getting some fresh air will make you feel better. Also, it helps not to stare at the walls within your house or office. When you take a walk, not only it is taking care of your mental health, it also is a good exercise for your body.<\/p>\n
It is also good for your baby to experience seeing different things outside the home. You can take them to the mall or a store near you and explore it from their eyes. Show them different objects or toys and tell them the name and purpose. They will learn about the world around them when they take a walk with you (not literally).<\/p>\n
Try it out and see if that helps. It is also nice to take a walk and reflect on what is happening around you (if outside or at a park) or maybe you might find a good deal if you are taking a walk at a store or mall.<\/p>\n
Are you a creative person or want to express your creativity? Or you just want to try something new? Maybe you can take on a creative project.<\/p>\n
Here are some ideas that you can do:<\/p>\n
Find something small and easy to start with before challenging yourself. It’s very easy to be ambitious, but consider the limited time during naps or after the baby goes to bed at night.<\/p>\n
Think about what makes you happy, besides your baby, of course. If you can do something on a smaller scale, it’ll be a quick win and then you can slowly increase the amount of creative work you are taking on.<\/p>\n