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Moms Agenda
maskmatters.org
SPRING 2018
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VISUALIZE
OUTCOMES
BE THE CHANGE
YOU WANT TO SEE
Practicing guided
imagery or
visualization can help
relieve stress. This
technique encourages
people to imagine
pictures, sounds,
smells and other
sensations associated
with reaching a
goal. Working with a
professional therapist
or using downloadable
recordings to get
started can be helpful.
SET
BOUNDARIES
KNOW HOW
TO SAY NO
Saying no is especially
tough on working
moms who feel they
must be successful
while juggling
home, work and
family. However,
responsibilities that
aren’t vital to your
success or that of
your family enables
women to say yes
to the things in life
that are important.
Setting boundaries
is a must to avoid
the stress of these
unnecessary tasks.
RISE &
SHINE
TAKE 15 AND
BREATHE
Wake up 15 minutes
before the kids do
and take in some easy
stress relievers such
as doing a few yoga
moves, reading pages
from a spiritual book,
or simply remaining
in bed and breathing.
Basic breathing
exercises, such as
Breathe2Relax,
involve diaphragmatic
breaths that are
done to achieve
the most calming
effects and reduce
daily anxiety levels.
STRESS LESS
SEVEN REMINDERS FOR MOMS
By // Julia De Simone
The life of a mom is often
overwhelming and can be filled with
many stressors. Here are
seven tips that can help.
SMELL THE
ROSES
AROMATHERAPY
IS HEALING
Certain scents in
nature can help
elevate mood,
reduce anxiety and
promote focus and
better concentration.
In addition,
these scents can
stimulate the limbic
system to release
chemicals that
promote feelings of
calmness, relaxation
and tranquility.
Popular oils for
stress relief include
cypress, lavender
and rosemary.
HIT THE
SACK
REAP THE
BENEFITS OF
PILLOW TIME
Ample sleep can be
difficult to come by
for most parents,
which is why a good
nap can be a mom’s
best friend. Whenever
you’re able, take a
30 to 45 minute nap
to get the refresher
you need during a
busy and stressful
day. Put your phone
on vibrate, make
the room as dark as
