challenging. When you don’t give people your full attention, they notice. Be present, Crenshaw advises. Make sure you meet kids’ needs before moving on to other tasks. Giving minimal attention to people you love leaves everyone – including you – dissatisfied.
Sleep
If you want to bounce out of bed in the morning, get 7 to 9 hours of sleep. Keep a consistent bedtime. Don’t work or clean house until you crash, says Janet Kinosian, author of The Well-Rested Woman, your body and your brain need time to unwind. Take advantage of your body’s natural circadian rhythm. A drop in body temperature signals it’s time to sleep. Mimic this natural occurrence by taking a warm bath or shower 90 minutes before bed, Kinosian suggests.
Bedtime routines are good for grownups, too. Enjoy a cup of herbal tea or warm milk. Snuggle with your partner or read a good book. These rituals help you switch gears before sleep. Even if you’re exhausted, you may have difficulty falling or staying asleep. Clock watching reminds you how little time you have left for sleep and how tired you’ll feel tomorrow, says Kinosian. Turn your clock away to keep from obsessing over the time. If your energy fizzles, be kind to yourself. Even
high-energy moms have low-energy moments. Rest and regroup so you’re ready for the next life-challenge.
Sustain your energy with these cutting-edge resources.
Track your nutrition with a food diary online or on your smart phone:
http://www.mynetdiary.com/
Get fit: Read Hot (Sweaty) Mamas: Five Secrets to Life as a Fit Mom by Laurie Kocanda and Kara Thom (Andrews McMeel Publishing, 2011)
Block online distractions while you work
http://www.quickonlinetips.com/archives/2011/06/ block-facebook-twitter-email/
Sleep enough but not too much:
http://www.sleepfoundation.org/article/how-sleep- works/how-much-sleep-do-we-really-need
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