Balancing the needs of your family alongside your personal needs, is essential for the wellbeing of your family unit. Reshaping your thoughts during stressful times can enable you to prioritise both you and your family.
Here are 6 tips for balancing self-care and family wellbeing in times of stress:
1. Prioritise Self-Care
It’s important to schedule personal time within your daily routine. Spending time alone can help you to rebuild your sense of individuality and boost your self confidence. There are many things you can do to practise self-care, and alone time. You could try reading, exercising, meditating or simply taking a walk.
2. Speak To Close Friends
Make sure to reach out to close friends if you are struggling to balance your family and personal life. A good friend will listen, reassure you and provide you with constructive solutions. Try setting up regular activities with your friends. This can give you something to look forward to and can boost your mental wellbeing.
3. Establish Boundaries
Communicating clear boundaries with your family can help you to create balance between your personal and family life. For example, if you need time to destress after a long day at work, communicate this to your family to allow them to respect your needs. It’s important to establish these boundaries with respect, to prevent any conflict.
4. Practise Mindfulness
Practising mindfulness can help you to feel more present (living in the moment) in your daily life. Mindfulness can reduce the negative effects and impact that family conflict can have on your mental health. Spending time practising mindfulness techniques can help you to navigate family stresses in a much better way.
5. Delegate Responsibilities
Openly communicate with your family if you feel like the burden of the family work has been placed overwhelmingly onto your shoulders. There are constructive ways to share responsibilities and cope with the household tasks in collaboration with your family. If you need extra support from your spouse, parent, or children, ask for it!
6. Seek Professional Help
If you feel weighed down or overwhelmed by family pressures and if you’re struggling to maintain balance, perhaps it’s time to speak to a professional. At Healthy Mind Coaching, we can provide support and help you to find balance in your life.
Contact [email protected] for a free 20 minute consultation to discuss your issues, concerns and requirements.
