“Just take a deep breath,” they said. “You’ll be fine,” they said.
Meanwhile, your toddler is pantsless, your inbox has 46 unread emails (from the school alone), and the dog is chewing what looks suspiciously like someone’s retainer.
Deep breaths only go so far when you’re in the trenches of motherhood. If you’re looking for real-world ways to keep your cool and maybe even enjoy a moment of peace, you’re in the right place.
Learn to Let Go… of Fake Perfection
If Instagram had a warning label, it should read: May cause feelings of inadequacy and late-night craft breakdowns. Stop comparing yourself!
We all want to be the “get it together” mom, the one with color-coded calendars, Instagram-worthy lunches, and a house that doesn’t look like a toy bomb exploded. But here’s a wild idea: what if good enough was actually… enough?
Let the dishes sit. Order pizza. Let your kid wear cowboy boots and a tutu to the store. There’s peace in releasing perfection, and even a little humor in watching things unravel in the most spectacular ways.
Keep Up with the Wild Things
Some moms are born angels. The rest of us are born wild raccoons in human form. If your days are a never-ending obstacle course of “don’t jump off that!” and “please stop licking the wall,” you’re not alone. The toddler energy is real and relentless.
Finding small ways to manage energetic little ones can make the difference between sanity and sobbing into your cereal. Encourage them to run wild in the backyard, set up indoor obstacle courses, or give them tasks that feel important (like “sorting” the laundry… again). The goal isn’t control; it’s strategic redirection. And if they’re exhausted at bedtime? That’s a parenting trophy right there.
Supplement Your Sanity (Responsibly, of Course)
When breathing exercises and hiding in the pantry just aren’t cutting it, many moms are looking for more holistic ways to feel like themselves again. Enter CBD oil. It’s become a popular option for moms who need a little help finding their calm without feeling zoned out.
Whether you’re navigating endless tantrums, juggling work-from-home chaos, or just trying not to scream at the 47th “Moooom!” of the hour, CBD can be a gentle support tool.
It’s not a magic fix, but it might just take that edge off, making it a little easier to show up for yourself (and everyone else) with less tension in your shoulders and more patience in your voice.
Find Your Own (Tiny, Guilt-Free) Escape
Let’s be real: “me time” often sounds like a cruel joke. But even ten minutes of escape can do wonders. That might mean scrolling aimlessly on your phone in the bathroom with the door locked, watching a trashy TV show during naptime, or treating yourself to actual hot coffee before tackling the day’s mess.
Whatever it is, let it be yours. No guilt. No explanation. You are a person outside of motherhood, and that person deserves a moment of quiet, joy, or mindless fun. Take it. Regularly.
You’re Doing Fine, Mama
Look, you’re not failing. You’re just living in the beautiful chaos of motherhood, and some days are going to be messier than others. But if you laughed today, even if it was from pure exhaustion, you’re winning. So take the breath, hide in the bathroom if you must, and remember: your version of calm might not look like a spa day, but it’s real, valid, and totally deserved.