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A Vacation From You: Having A Mental Break From Being A Parent

No one talks about the time you need away from what you do in your day-to-day life. Whether you are working all the hours under the sun, or you are looking after your baby during their important early years, it can feel like, nowadays, there is more pressure being placed upon us. Not only because of external anxieties that social media poses, but also, we’ve got more financial pressures, but not the wage packets to deal with them. With both parents having to work nowadays, this places so many different stresses on various aspects of our lives. So, having a mental break is something that we all need to rejuvenate ourselves. But, when time is limited, and we can’t afford a vacation, what can we do?

Kids watching television

Distraction

There is a reason so many of us get sucked into a box set because it’s a handy distraction from the problems we have in our day-to-day lives. Some people go on social media as a handy distraction, but this isn’t always beneficial. Instead, it might be time to take the entertainment aspect to another level. For all the men out there, games prove to be a handy distraction, but it’s also a way to engage the brain. This has a distinct advantage over something like Netflix. And there are so many different options are there for you. From puzzle games to those immersive Role Playing Games, like the FFXV A New Empire mobile app that is something for you to get stuck into. Nowadays, games aren’t considered bad for you, and in fact, it’s something that provides a very handy respite, in a mental sense.

Ninja Squirrels by Rooster Fin Games

Savoring those small moments

If you have a child that seldom sleeps, you might have fantasies of a wonderful night’s sleep. And while we do need sleep to rejuvenate ourselves, by overthinking, this adds to our anxiety. So, as more practices like mindfulness and meditation are being taught everywhere, using these techniques to calm down will have a positive effect on your ability to focus and stay awake. As a result, you need to make the most of those small pockets of time where you have a moment to yourself. If you can’t meditate, all you have to do is do some deep breathing. Something like box breathing is not just something for cuddly, touchy-feely hippies, but in fact, Navy SEALs use it before they go into battle.

 

If you find yourself overwhelmed with life in general, you might find that you are overthinking. As a result, taking a mental break from your worries is just as good as having a physical break. We can feel pressure upon pressure, which can work to weigh us down. And, you wouldn’t lift a weight that is too heavy for you physically, so why should you mentally? And it’s this perspective you need to address if you are looking for a way to rejuvenate and recalibrate. You don’t need to feel these modern pressures, but when you do, it’s about having the tools at your disposal, in which you can handle these properly.

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About Shanna

Shanna started writing shortly after her daughter was born. She's written for various outlets over the years. When she's not writing about her adventures with her daughter, she's out having adventures!

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Shanna is a single mom living in the suburbs of the Twin Cities raising her daughter.

Shanna blogs about family, food, travel, middle-school-age children topics, and more. She shares tips and tricks she has discovered to help make her life run smoother.

She is also an avid cook and enjoys sharing recipes and entertaining. Shanna plans educational events and field trips for her daughter and shares her experiences so other families can plan their own adventures.

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