5 Daily Rituals to Help Moms Feel Less Overwhelmed
Motherhood sure does come with a crazy amount of [conflicting] emotions. You can get so lost in your head with so many things to do—worrying about your child’s every need now and 10 years from now. The thoughts and feelings can be overwhelming, and that is why you must take time out of your day and week to be sure you are also being taken care of.
This is not always easy to do. Some days, it is actually not possible. So, I have come up with five ways that I can always get extra me-time that basically takes no extra effort or time away from my family. These five tips will help you reduce the mom overwhelm, even if just for a moment or an evening. But hey, we are moms—we will take anything we can get to regain some sanity, right!?
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1. Take a Day Just for You (Without Guilt!)
This might feel hard to do at first, but once you do, you will always designate a night or two that is 100% dedicated to mom—and it is AWESOME! My go-to routines are to take a bath as soon as the kids go to bed, then settle into bed early for some reading, and then watch a movie or TV show that is just for me. If I have a lot in my head that I KNOW has to get done, I take out some paper and write down my to-do list for the next day or the rest of the week. It helps me stay on track, knowing I will get to it, get it off my head, and know that for me to do a good job with all of those tasks and mommying, it is important that I get this one night just for ME!
🌿 How to Make It Work:
↠ Claim a non-negotiable night (or day!) for yourself—even if it’s just 2-3 hours to reset.
↠ Let your husband step in (or set up quiet time for the kids!).
↠ Have a simple plan: A bath, a book, a favorite show—something just for you.
↠ Write out your next day’s to-do list BEFORE unwinding so your brain can actually relax.
Real Mom-Life Tip: When my twins were little, I had to make my alone time a priority; it was a lot harder to find those pockets of time just for me. Now that they’re older, I’ve evolved this into "Self-Care Fridays"—a dedicated time for errands, dates with myself, or just giving myself that everything-shower and pampering before weekend chaos begins.
2. Ignore the To-Do List (Yes, Really.)
The laundry will always be there. The dishes will always pile up. But your well-being? That can’t be put on hold. You can’t get to all of those being totally fried; you need to take the time for yourself. When you feel you are just pushing and pushing, and maybe not even accomplishing much, that is your time to take a pause and find something else that helps you to unwind and calm your overstimulated system so you can get back to all of those homemaking and momming tasks with more energy!
Here is your Permission slip to:
→ Take a nap (without guilt).
→ Watch a TV show that’s just for you (not another episode of Bluey).
→ Read a chapter of your favorite book (and no, not just parenting books!).
→ Do nothing—on purpose.
✨ Mindset Shift: Rest isn’t earned by completing everything on your list. It’s a requirement to function and feel like yourself again.
3. Diffuse Essential Oils & Shift the Energy in Your Home
One of the easiest zero-effort ways to create a calm, uplifting atmosphere? Essential oils. Scents have a powerful way of grounding us back into ourselves, though you can totally spray a favorite perfume or light a candle (that is always a great ritual in itself), essential oils come with many other benefits and are a clean way to add some extra calm and comfort to your home!
🌿 Try These Oils for an Instant Shift:
✧ Lavender: Soothing + perfect for bedtime.
✧ Citrus (Orange, Lemon, Grapefruit): Instant mood-lifter.
✧ Vanilla: Comforting + cozy vibes.
How to Use Them:
→ Add a few drops to your diffuser for a whole-house mood reset.
→ Keep a room spray handy for quick refreshers.
→ Add to your bath or shower for an instant spa moment.
Mom-Life Hack: Don’t waste your money; try these favorite, affordable oils. I’ve personally switched (most of my oils) from Young Living to Eden’s Garden—same high quality, way more budget-friendly!
4. Ditch Your Phone & Take a Digital Detox
Do you ever find yourself looking at Facebook and then reading something that is going on in the world, or seeing someone going on a vacation that you wanted to do so badly but couldn’t, and then you are extra grumpy for the rest of the day? You might not even realize that is happening—I didn’t at first. That is, until I stepped away from looking at my phone throughout the day.
My tip is to keep your phone around. If you are like us and don’t have a landline (totally hope to one day again though!), you probably don’t want it too far out of reach in case there is an emergency. But keep it up and away, and start to make a habit of not looking at it during the day. It takes some practice. To start, try social media–free weekends. Then work your way up to only looking at things at a specific time you set for yourself. You will be surprised how much freer you feel!
How to Take Back Your Time & Sanity:
→ Try social media-free weekends (or at least one day off per week!).
→ Set screen-free zones in your home (like the dinner table or bedroom).
→ Delete apps for a short detox—even a 3-day break can feel amazing!
Real Mom Insight: In 2021, I quit social media completely—and my mental clarity + productivity skyrocketed. You don’t have to quit entirely, but even small breaks can do wonders for your peace.
5. Release the Guilt & Give It to God
One of the most powerful ways to lighten your mental and emotional load? Let go of the guilt you’re carrying.
For so long, I tried to hold the weight of everything on my own—managing the mental load, the worries, the "what-ifs." But the moment I handed those anxieties over to God (or the divine, or whatever greater force you believe in), I finally understood what true peace in my soul felt like.
Not only does it remind you that you are never truly alone, but there is an undeniable grace that washes over you when you realize... you don’t have to do it all by yourself.
Try This Daily Reset Practice:
✧ Breathe in: I am doing my best.
✧ Breathe out: I release the pressure to do it all perfectly.
✧ Repeat: "I am enough. This moment is enough."
A Simple Prayer for Tired Moms:
"Lord, help me release the unrealistic expectations I place on myself. Remind me that I am worthy of rest, grace, and joy. Guide me in finding balance, peace, and presence in my motherhood journey. Amen."
Mindset Shift: Some days will be messy. Some days will be hard. But you were never meant to do it all alone.
A Prayer for Overwhelmed Moms
This litany of grace offers gentle words of comfort, reflection, and renewal for moms in need of peace. Take a deep breath, release the pressure, and embrace the grace waiting for, even while navigating the daily chaos.
You Deserve to Take Care of Yourself too…
Motherhood is a lot. But the more we prioritize small daily rituals, the easier it becomes to reset, recharge, and truly enjoy the season we’re in.
✨ Here’s Your Challenge: Choose ONE ritual to start today. Make it simple, doable, and just for YOU.
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