What to do when overstimulated.

Being a mom to 2 kids under the age of 2 is so much fun but also gets me very overstimulated. Being a sahm though I’m constantly taking care of the kids. So I can’t go to another room and decompress or go for a run like most people can. Before I figured out what helps me I would spend my days LITERALLY pulling my hair out and by the time my husband got home from work I wanted to be left alone.

That’s not way to live life right? Here are some things that I found that helps me relieve some stress:

1. Put down the phone.

I have found that getting on my phone while my brain is literally going crazy does not allow me to decompress.

2. Go outside.

When I feel that I’m getting overstimulated it’s best for me to take the kids outside and go for a walk or just get some fresh air. Do not return back inside until you feel more refreshed.

3. Get dressed.

This requires my kids to be down for a nap. But as soon as they fall asleep I get myself dressed like I’m going out for the day. Every time I get a shower, do my hair, makeup and put on some cute clothes I feel like I totally different human.

4. My Hobby.

I have picked up a new hobby in 2024 and that’s hand embroidery. It relieves so much stress to be and I love doing it. If you have a hobby that you love doing and relieves some stress then do it!!

5. Count 20 breathes.

This one sounds insane but it works for me. Every time I feel myself getting angry I close my eyes and take 20 deep breathes. Sometimes as a mom you feel like you don’t have time to breath which leads to overstimulation. This is a reminder to myself to JUST breathe!!

Comment below what you do when overstimulated and hopefully you can help someone figure out how to deal with it. #Lemon8Diary #shareyourthoughts #momcontent #moms @Captain Lemon8 @Lemon8 US @Feature Guide