Busy moms have a great deal of pressure and need a way to blow off steam. Some run marathons or do Zumba, while others prefer no-impact stress-relief like knitting or meditation. What do you do to release your everyday stress?
Rita Ronin, Douglasville mom to Ashton (10)
The best way for me to relieve stress is to go for a run. I don’t need to run 10 miles or any huge distance but I find that just a couple of miles (or sometimes as little as 20 minutes) helps me reset the day and calms me down.
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Denise Lee, Douglasville mom to Carolyn (7) and Kiki (5)
I think my idea of relieving stress might be different from most moms since it includes my kids! When I start getting tense and need to “blow off steam” I start a fun (usually messy) craft project with my kids. This could be crazy hats or making a playhouse out of a huge box or whatever but it mostly ends with us giggling and that kind of stuff makes my day.
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Minde Herbert, Douglasville Mom to 5-year old twins, Sam and Jane
My release valve involves a whisk, a sharp knife and some healthy ingredients. I cook. It could be something small like a batch of muffins or a complete dinner – depending on the amount of stress I’m feeling. I love to get the kids in on the act but sometimes I just need to put on lovely music and create a delicious dish all by myself.
