It's Survive or Die weeks right?!

So pretty much the information I get from the mums I'm speaking to is either.... oh shit, how can I do this, through to I love this space so much, I need the rest.

And I know when my kids were younger, the decrease in organised activities and interactions with other crazy toddlers definitely sent me a bit batty. As they've got older, I've found some relaxed rules, embracing of calm and downtime has been a blessing.

But, it has taken me years to recognise this one thing.... I need the rest too.

All the running around, the doing of the things, the ferrying from A to B and trying to work, it wears me out. And I'm not getting any younger .

In saying that, when I look after me, I can deal with a whole lot more. And that is the whole point of unfck motherhood... to open up the concept of the 5 Pillars of Health for Mum's. To give you the chance to see that you don't have to deprive yourself of all the stuff you love to be healthy.

Here's my Top 5 Tips for thriving in the holidays!

1. GET OUTSIDE

2. MOVE MY BODY

3. FIND SOME CALM IN EACH DAY

4. NOURISH MYSELF

5. CONNECT WITH THE LITTLES

The crux of the matter is that I have realised that me being me is vital to keeping the family ticking along.

And it doesn't have to be selfish. Sometimes I need a nap, sometimes we lock all the tech away and just hang lying on the front lawn, playing soccer and baking... all sorts of things.

When the kids were little we would engage in family face painting (where I can categorically say I had my face painted by toddlers and it was a total blast), or just getting super dirty and playing together in the mud. Or sitting at the park with our friends and having a cheeky late afternoon vino as the kids burnt off the last of that crazy energy.

Whatever floats your boat, remember that you need the downtime too.

Much Mama Love!

Dr Ali

Chiro, Mama, Lover the amazing mama  living inside of YOU.