Supermom 101- Keeping Abreast and Planning Ahead

Dominique Parenting and Kids, Parenting Views Supermom 101

Focus and Rhythm even though important can only be maintained through proper planning and execution. In my wrap up on this series I will be sharing tips on how to keep abreast with the changes in dynamics of a family as the kids grow up.

the kids and me

Tiger girl wanting the camera to focus on her.

Being a mom for the past nine years I have experienced how a baby grows and develops into a toddler thrice. Each child has his/her own characteristics and the teaching approach that works well on one may not work with the other child. As a child grow they learn how to exert their own rights and individuality. It can be really challenging getting through the day and tackling all the challenges which the kids throw you.

Sometimes you are thrown a curve ball and the techniques which you had applied to much success doesn’t seem to work anymore. How then are you to cope and remedy the problems that you face?

I believe in keeping apace with the latest teaching and learning practices and adapting them to educating and grooming my bunch. Reading extensively on parenting and personal productivity have helped me in sketching out my plan in how to handle both the kids, household and work.

There are many books which one can borrow from the library or read online on tips to help you in any area of your life which you seek more guidance. Reading inspirational books and learning about other people’s experiences like reading about The Mommy Diaries have helped me carved up the path which I am currently taking and plan to take as in my journey as a mom.

I anticipate more challenges coming my way as Doggie boy enters P1 next year and so am now laying the groundwork for a smooth transition from this year to next for all family members. There will be major changes in our house timetable due to the change in school timing and with all 3 in school I will have even lesser time for myself and there will be more running around.

To ease any problem which I may face with Tiger Girl entering school, I’m currently homeschooling her following the suggest curriculum for her age. Doggie boy is also given added attention in the academic areas which he is weaker in. Monkey boy has been quite consistent in his grades in Primary 1 and 2 however there is a jump between Primary 2 and 3 with the difficult of work and number of subjects ( moving from 3 to 4 core subjects). I’m also trying to bridge the gap which he may face but polishing up his comprehension and composition skills.

Academic planning aside I’m also taking up new sports activities like Zumba classes to help boost my energy levels as I’m sure I’ll certainly need it come 2013 with the more hectic schedule which I will face.

How do you keep abreast and plan ahead as a mom?

Posts on this series

– Supermom 101- My Personal Reflections

– Supermom 101- Starting up and Setting the Pace

–Supermom 101- How to Maintain Focus and Rhythm

July 8, 2012

Supermom 101- How to Maintain Focus and Rhythm

Dominique Parenting and Kids, Parenting Views Supermom 101

In the last post I shared my daily routine and how I incorporate all the task that I have to be done within the constrains of a day. Some of the readers have feedback that it was tiring just reading through all the task that I do daily. They wondered how I manage to keep going at it without running out of steam. This week I will let you in how I manage to maintain focus and rhythm.

Tiger girl

It can be tiring having to do so many tasks and chores on a daily basis. Seeing the almost never ending list can make one feel caged in and exhausted. Sometimes it does feel like you are searching for that exclusive flower within a sea of green.

You get lethargic and wish that secretly everything could be outsource and maybe it wouldn’t be a bad idea if you had a clone or robot to help you out. Unfortunately none of this maybe be a possible option for you and it still is upon you to get everything done.How then can one prevent suffering from being burnout or sinking into depression in the process?

Here are some tips on how I make it through even the most challenging days.

Know your body and how it functions.
Get to know which hour in the day your energy level is at the highest and schedule your more challenging tasks/activities to coincide with it. During the hours where you fell like you are stagnating or running low on battery take a catnap if possible or some repetitive task like folding the laundry.
Anticipate changes and be flexible.
Being a mom I know how difficult it is to follow a schedule to a T. It can be impossible so there is no point stressing over it. Modify and rearrange the things to be done as and when situations arise and you won’t feel that you are not in control of your day. No one says it’s a must to get everything done in a day. Don’t be too harsh on yourself!!
Schedule in downtime for yourself- take a break.
No one can function non stop. Even machines break down and need to be repaired. I don’t belief in pushing oneself to breaking point and falling sick often because of it. It makes more sense to keep oneself healthy as a mom doesn’t have the “privilege” of calling in a sick day and leaving the tasks to others like a dad. You still have to take care of the kids irregardless of the state of health you are in therefore it is best that we try to remain in the pink of health.
Enshroud yourself with Positivity
Having the correct mindset really gives you strength to see you through the day. Being positive and encouragement from self and others will only spur you to perform at your optimal potential.