Okay so here you are one week into the new year and maybe you have started some of your new years resolutions, maybe your not sure what they are or maybe you haven’t even thought about it. I wanted to share some of my new years resolutions as a mommy of two to help you incase your not sure where to start with your list. New years resolutions are basically a tradition people like to have where they look over their past year and decide a few things they can work on better for the new year, it can be things’ to do with their behavior, personal goals and just overall wanting to do a bit better for the new year. This is a mommy blog so lets set some resolutions for us mamas!

1. Eat your own food : Yes, if you are like me there is a chance you have littles reaching for your plate all day long. You go to sit down to enjoy a nice meal or a fun snack and here comes one of your kids digging their fast hand right into your plate! While it is of course okay to share with your littles, please make sure you are actually eating and getting all the nutrition you need as well. Its very easy to focus on what the rest of the house is eating because we are moms but you have to remember yourself too and make sure you are eating what you enjoy and not giving all your food to everyone else. I didn’t notice how little i was eating until someone else noticed it and also when i stepped on the scale and saw all the weight i was losing. Enjoy your food mama you deserve it!
2. Drink your water/ Stay Hydrated : Now that your ready to enjoy your meals make sure you are drinking your fluids too! We can burn out so easily with all the cooking, prepping, cleaning, organizing, the list goes on so we must hydrate hydrate hydrate! Drinking your water is going to help increase your energy, get rid of toxins, helps with your focus and just helps you stay healthy. If you are a coffee lover like me, unfortunately coffee is not enough you must drink your water too, to be a better you!
3. Take more walks/ get some fresh air : Taking just 15 to 30 minute walks outside can help your stress levels, help you and your kids sleep better, increase your energy, gives you and your kids a chance to bond and discover new things in your neighborhood and is good for your families health. If your a stay at home mom or a work from home mom you can sometimes spend way to much time inside and you have to remind yourself to get out and breathe in some fresh air. You will be surprised how much you need it.
4. Try to worry less : I know this sounds like a big ask because we are moms its just in us to worry about pretty much everything! It is important though to realize when we are worrying just to much. Sometimes we have to just take a step back, understand not every single thing is in our control and allow things to just be. Worrying to much is not good for our mental health and our families will notice when we are just way to consumed with our thoughts. Try to find ways to ease your mind when things feel overwhelming and try to remember you cant be the best version of yourself when your overly worried. In no way am I saying don’t worry, because that just isn’t possible but make sure to monitor your stress levels and even ask for help when things become to much for you to process on your own.
5. Be patient : I honestly don’t think anything else on the planet tests your patience more than motherhood. You learn so much about your ability to be patient when you become a mom. You are not going to be patient all the time and it may take some serious inner work to master your patience but always try to keep that small whisper in your mind that says “be patient, its okay”. Try to slow down more, take some deep breaths, write about your frustrations and talk positively to yourself when you have reached your limits. It doesn’t happen over night but let this be the year you get better with patience.
6. Get more organized : When you have a whole family and home and other things to keep up with losing track of your organization can happen pretty quickly. One day you feel super organized and the next day you feel like your right back at step one. Try to reduce as much clutter as you can when you can, make some lists that help you track your tasks, get some fun calendars and planners, practice time management and do whatever you feel works best for you so you don’t feel buried in your day to day tasks.
7. Be Present : We do have a lot on our plates day to day but it is also important to remember that with each passing day our babies are growing and changing every single day. Make sure to remember to stay present and enjoy the little things and the moments you will never get back. Its okay to put some tasks aside just to simply enjoy your littles and enjoy being a mom. Leave the dishes and play a game with your littles, fold the laundry later and teach your toddler how to draw squiggly lines, whatever it is make sure you are setting time aside to just be present those moments are just to precious to miss.
8. Do things that you love : Most of the time it doesn’t feel like we should come first or we want to make sure everyone else in the home is happy and entertained but we have to do things we enjoy too. Take some time for your hobbies and favorite things too, or you will start to feel like your losing yourself completely over time. Don’t let go of your hobbies and interest’s because your a mom now those things make you who you are, you may not have all the time in the world to focus on that stuff now but you have to fit it in and fill your cup too. Some things you can even introduce to your kids and teach them stuff that you love, they will love seeing you so passionate about something and it will feel nice to feel like your passing something on.
9. Plan some play dates, and family adventures : Mom friends are so important, they just get you most of the time and its important to have a few moms in your corner that support you and let you unwind a bit while also giving your kids a chance to make friends and be social. Moms being able to share their journey with each other is almost magical, its needed way more than people realize. Mom dates will be good for you and the kids and so will planning some fun family adventures like trips or local events to attend. Getting out and making memories will be good for the whole family. Remember that every outing doesn’t have to be a big deal or extravagant, simple things like a trip to the zoo or a local festival are fun as well. Your kids love getting out with you and though it may get messy, fussy and tiring at times its always worth it.
10. Don’t make your expectations for the new year to high : When the ball drops sadly a magical cape doesn’t just drop out of the sky that makes you super mom so don’t be to hard on yourself if you don’t reach all the goals you set for yourself. You are super mom just simply for trying and wanting to be better. New years resolutions are a great way to organize all the thoughts you have about doing things better this year but don’t over do it and have grace with yourself. Push yourself a little each day if you can but know your limits and take as much breaks as you need to regroup and refresh. You are going to have an amazing year mama, I just know you will!