6 mental health tips every working mom should follow

By Parmita Uniyal

Published on Mar 10, 2023 05:36 pm IST

National Working Moms Day is celebrated on March 12 every year. Working mothers often have to wear many hats from a caregiver to a breadwinner and this often leaves them stressed and exhausted. Here are 6 mental health tips that every working mother should follow for recharging themselves.

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"Stress is one of the most common parts of life for all working moms. Work, home, and taking care of the child and husband all together cause a great amount of stress in working mothers.  As a working mother, taking care of your mental health can be challenging, especially when you're juggling work and family responsibilities," says Dr Jyoti Kapoor, Founder- Director and Senior Psychiatrist, Manasthali. (Pixabay)

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"Stress is one of the most common parts of life for all working moms. Work, home, and taking care of the child and husband all together cause a great amount of stress in working mothers. As a working mother, taking care of your mental health can be challenging, especially when you're juggling work and family responsibilities," says Dr Jyoti Kapoor, Founder- Director and Senior Psychiatrist, Manasthali. (Pixabay)

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1. Make time for self-care: Take out time in your schedule for activities that help you relax and recharge. This could be anything from reading a book to taking a warm bath or practicing yoga or doing exercise.  (Pixabay)

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1. Make time for self-care: Take out time in your schedule for activities that help you relax and recharge. This could be anything from reading a book to taking a warm bath or practicing yoga or doing exercise. (Pixabay)

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2. Set boundaries: It's important to set boundaries with your employer, colleagues, and family members to ensure that you have time to focus on your mental health. This might mean saying 'no' to additional work responsibilities or delegating tasks to others. (Pexels)

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2. Set boundaries: It's important to set boundaries with your employer, colleagues, and family members to ensure that you have time to focus on your mental health. This might mean saying 'no' to additional work responsibilities or delegating tasks to others. (Pexels)

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3. Stay connected: Connecting with other working moms who understand the challenges you face can help you feel less alone. Consider joining a support group or connecting with other moms through social media or online forums. (Pixabay)

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3. Stay connected: Connecting with other working moms who understand the challenges you face can help you feel less alone. Consider joining a support group or connecting with other moms through social media or online forums. (Pixabay)

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4. Take breaks: It's important to take regular breaks throughout the day, especially if you're working from home. Get up and stretch, go for a walk, or take a few minutes to meditate. (Pixabay)

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4. Take breaks: It's important to take regular breaks throughout the day, especially if you're working from home. Get up and stretch, go for a walk, or take a few minutes to meditate. (Pixabay)

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5. Practice mindfulness: Mindfulness can help you stay present and focused, even during stressful times. Consider incorporating mindfulness practices like deep breathing, meditation, or yoga into your daily routine.  (Photos:Shutterstock)

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5. Practice mindfulness: Mindfulness can help you stay present and focused, even during stressful times. Consider incorporating mindfulness practices like deep breathing, meditation, or yoga into your daily routine. (Photos:Shutterstock)

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6. Seek professional help: If you're struggling with your mental health, don't hesitate to seek help from a mental health professional. They can provide you with the support and resources you need to manage your symptoms and improve your overall well-being. (Pixabay)

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6. Seek professional help: If you're struggling with your mental health, don't hesitate to seek help from a mental health professional. They can provide you with the support and resources you need to manage your symptoms and improve your overall well-being. (Pixabay)

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