Stress Relief Technique #1: Make Time to Relax by Doing Something You Enjoy
We make time for a lot of things—work, family, appointments, errands, and even stress. Yes, stress. We make time to overthink, worry, rush, and push ourselves to the limit… and yet somehow, making time to relax often ends up at the bottom of the list—if it even makes the list at all.
But here's the truth:
If you don’t make time to do something, you can’t take time to do something.
Relaxation doesn’t just happen. You have to create space for it, on purpose. It’s not a luxury—it’s a necessity. Especially for moms who carry so much on their shoulders, day after day.
Think about it: how often do you find yourself so deep in the routine of doing everything for everyone else that you forget to give yourself even 15 minutes to just breathe?
The first stress relief technique we want to highlight is simple but powerful:
Make time to relax by doing something you enjoy.
It doesn’t have to be grand or fancy. It just has to be yours.
Maybe it’s sipping a hot cup of tea while listening to soft music.
Maybe it’s reading a few pages of a book that reminds you of who you are outside of “mom.”
Maybe it’s taking a walk, getting a workout in, or dancing around the house.
Maybe it’s creating something, journaling, painting, or just doodling on a notepad.
Whatever it is, it’s not about what you’re doing—it’s about the fact that you’re choosing to do it for you.
Now here’s where the real transformation happens: when you stop treating relaxation as a once-in-a-while moment and start treating it as a habit.
That’s when everything begins to shift.
When you regularly give yourself time to relax, you’re training your mind to expect peace. You’re teaching yourself that self-care is part of the plan—not an afterthought. You start to notice your mood shifting. You feel more grounded. You have something to look forward to even on the hardest days. You build your own safe space to decompress—and that’s powerful.
That’s what makes this technique so important. It’s not just the act of relaxing—it’s the pattern it creates.
It’s a small step that leads to a stronger mindset. A mindset that supports your mental health. A mindset that empowers you to stay focused on your goals, be more present in your relationships, and handle stress in healthier ways.
When you take control of how and when you rest, you’re creating a lifestyle that supports your growth—not your burnout. And that choice?That’s confidence.
That commitment?
That’s resilience.
And the peace and strength that follows?
That’s beautiful.
So here’s your reminder today:
Take control. Make time. Relax a little.
You deserve to feel calm. You deserve to have a space to reset. And you absolutely deserve to enjoy your life—not just survive it.
We’d love to hear what helps you relax. Share your go-to relaxation activity in the comments to help inspire another mom today. You never know who might need it. Have a great day!
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