5 Ways To Stay Sane As A Stay-at-Home Mom

How many of these are you doing?

1. They Hydrate

Stay-at-home moms (all moms really) require good hydration. Start with loads of coffee, sustain with even more water, and close out the day with an adult beverage.

2. They Exercise

There is a misconception that stay-at-home moms can exercise whenever they want. Not true, but if you can find a minute to get your heart pumping, do it! It's not only good for your mind and body, but it also connects you with the outside world, and if you're lucky, your gym may even offer free child care.

3. They Get Ready For The Day

It sounds silly: get ready for the day. If you are a stay-at-home mom, you know all too well that this is simply not as easy for us as it is for the rest of the population. Do yourself a favor, though, and push through it. Go ahead and put on Sesame Street in the morning so you can get yourself ready for the day. You'll simply feel better.

4. They Get Help

Many a stay-at-home mom feels that because she stays home, she shouldn't enlist the help of others, be them paid or otherwise. Happy at-home moms ignore the guilt and will get help as they see fit. Being able to sneak off to your doctor or a much needed girls' night out does wonders for a mama's soul.

5. The Take Time For Themselves

Me, I don't completely enjoy exercise, so I don't count that as my “me” time. By carving out time for yourself, you're forced to put yourself first. And really, you should do this several times throughout the week, even if it's just taking time to read a book for 20 minutes or going to get a pedicure.

You can read the rest of this list on Pop Sugar Moms. I can definitely relate to number #6, #8, and #10. When you're finished, leave a comment and share your tips for staying sane as a stay-at-home mom.