How do you keep your mood up?

Fake it till I make it. I’ll sing and dance instead of yelling or getting frustrated. Children have no idea!

Ahh I feel the same. It can be a lot. Better to just have some time out for yourself for couple of mins, to breath if you can.

Magnesium first thing in the morning before the craziness begins

My youngest is such a foodie and gets HANGRY (only 14 months 😭) I try to keep easy snack on hand so they’re readily available when needed.

I’ve also learned to just take 10-15 minutes at random and just zone them out (it’s hard but needed). Most of the time that includes me hiding in the bathroom and just scrolling on my phone 😅 or even just stepping outside for some air and a change of scenery.

I’ve recently been letting my boys go wild in the backyard…just playing with whatever and getting as dirty as they want and it’s allowed me to truly have a bit of “me time” as they explore. Then after, I put them in the bath for like 30+ minutes (my kids are obsessed with bathtime) and from there, it typically resets our day or they’re tired enough for a nap!

I listen to k-love radio. It helps a lot. Playing outside helps too even for 20-30 minutes since its winter here.

Doing some form of self care. Whether thats a face mask, shower, cup of tea/coffee

I believe in God so I just know that God's got me. I may lookup or think of scripture. I also take a moment to pause, look at my kids, and remember them as tiny little pudgeballs of fat or look at old photos of them when they were tiny. Going outside and just getting a little fresh air or even leaving the house to go to the library also help me. A new scene so that I'm not staring at my messy house 😅

MUSIC. And on a Friday night I’ll get dressed up and go salsa dancing to really feel the vibe and get away from everything. I can really let go and the world vanishes away when I’m on the dance floor focusing on my steps and the music and following the lead. But music makes my hips move instantly. Nomatter what mood I’m in. Pump up some Reggaeton or Afrobeats 👌🏼 I blast it in the car till it’s shaking

Thank y’all! This is all very helpful!! Today has been a better day so far 🩷