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Benefits of Finding Balance
Finding balance means managing the demands of pregnancy while taking care of yourself.
This can include:
- Setting aside time for relaxation, either on your own or with children, friends, or family.
- Nurturing your relationships.
- Being flexible with your expectations.
Finding balance can help you:
- Manage stress.
- Feel good emotionally.
- Improve your physical health.
- Handle emotional ups and downs more easily.
- Save your energy.
- Feel more in control.
Exercise: Daily Self-Care
Adding small moments of self-care into your day can help create balance. Try this exercise:
1) Identify your needs.
- Think about what activities or practices help you feel more relaxed and centered.
- This could be a solo activity (reading a book, taking a warm bath, deep breathing, etc.). Or, if you have other children, try something you can do together (gentle stretching, breathing exercises, drawing, taking a walk, etc.).
2) Set aside a few minutes each day for one of those activities.
3) Stay flexible.
- If something isnât working or your needs change, adjust your activities to fit your current situation better.
Exercise: Prioritize and Plan
Use this method to organize your day and keep things balanced:
1) Make a list.
- Write down all of your tasks and responsibilities.
2) Prioritize.
- Identify which tasks are most important.
- Focus on finishing those first and let go of less urgent tasks.
3) Adjust as needed.
- If youâre feeling overwhelmed, itâs OK to change your schedule or ask for help.
Learn how to find balance while dealing with the physical, emotional, and lifestyle changes that come with pregnancy.
