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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Build nap time in the schedule. Even for older kids. My mom used to tell us to rest all the time and now I understand it’s because she needed to rest.

Use your vacation or sick time. Somehow people think that just because we are home, we should be working. It’s ok to take a couple hours off a week for your mental health. Even if it’s 2 hour off per week, you’ll only use up 1 day of vacation the entire month. Totally worth it to feel like you are giving yourself a break.

Treat yourself in small ways. Going grocery shopping? Swing by and pick up some coffee on your way back. Ordering takeout? Order an extra treat. Skip the shower and take a bath instead.

Engage with your chores so they become activities you look forward to do rather than something you need to get done to do something else. I’ve come to love the monotony of folding laundry and washing dishes, it’s time I can turn my mind off and take a mental break.

Exercise with your children. Take them on a bike ride or run.

Count your blessing each day. What are you thankful for?

Not the easiest time for anyone but I find that if I focus on enjoying each day rather than thinking about how many more days of this I can endure, those are the days I am happiest. [/quote]

I love this.  Great advice.  We also do a 1.5 hour quiet time every day.  The other thing I would suggest is when work is slower take the break and don’t feel guilty about it. [/quote]

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