Mindfulness for Mums: Simple ways to help you and your family feel calm, connected and content

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As you become more mindful, you may even enjoy mundane tasks such as folding the clothes or washing the dishes.

When I eat my lunch, I take a moment to savor my food, ignite my taste buds, chewing slowly, thoughtfully, silently.If you are involve in a stressful situation, be kind to yourself afterwards and take a break to calm down. You may have just had your baby, and finding this blog because you are looking for ways to cope as a new mother.

Instead of starting on autopilot, living intentionally gives you a goal to strive for during the day. Simple things like paying more attention as you brush your teeth, take a shower or eat can increase the pleasure you derive from these activities. This sounds really simple, but it’s so effective to help your brain work and connect with the present moment.In print and online you will also find education and parenting content to help you make informed choices for your family.

Teddy breathing is a great exercise for practicing breathing with your children, helping us all to slow down by taking a moment to simply breathe. Although that outcome is great, mindfulness is simply noticing things either in meditation or just moments.While brushing your daughter’s hair, for example, think about how the hair feels, think about the colour of the hair, the way the hair falls or how the curls bounce. As mums, we can find it difficult to be present, life is busier than ever and the challenges can at times feel overwhelming. It can sometimes feel like you’re on the outside looking in and observing yourself – capturing precious moments instead of racing past everything.

While breathing ponder what you would like to cultivate in your day, express gratitude for the good things in your life, and tune into your bodily sensations. But actually there are lots of pockets in the day that you can take a moment to briefly pause and take a breath.When you are tolerant and supportive of emotional expression, your children will recognise it is safe to express themselves emotionally. I relax my shoulders and my face and I also pay attention to my breath instead of my thoughts and let all my stress go as I exhale. I am finding it is very relaxing and the practice of being mindful really helps me clear my mind and centre myself to be ready for the next thing life throws at me.