[Only 10 Minutes] 6 Ways for Working Moms to Lighten Their Hearts with a 'Writing Habit'
"I'm so busy every day that I realize the day is already over..."
"I want to be kind to my children, but I end up getting irritated..."
Do you ever feel that way?
Actually, there is a way to clear your mind by writing for just 10 minutes.
In this article, I will introduce 6 writing habits that I have tried and found effective, which are 'doable even for busy working moms' and 'make your heart feel lighter'!
1. Just use your smartphone! The habit of "writing with your fingers"
"Preparing a notebook is a hassle..." "I don't have time in the first place!"
If you're that kind of mom, writing on your smartphone is fine!
Specific examples
1. Write just one line before bed: Leave a note on your smartphone about "what went well today."
2. Write easily with voice input: Record by saying, "My child went to sleep."
3. When you're tired, just emojis are fine! Just send one like "🥰" or "😩".
When you look back at your smartphone notes, you can see that there were both good and bad things.
2. 10 seconds before bed! "Irritation-sealing memo"
"I got angry again..." "I was too harsh with my child..."
In such cases, it is recommended to visualize your anger.
Specific examples
1. Write down what you got angry about that day (e.g., "I scolded my child for spilling their food")
2. Think about how you could have handled it differently.
3. Try to be conscious of it and act on it the next day!
By keeping an irritation memo, you can realize, "I am trying to make my life better!"
What were you irritated about today? Try writing down just one thing!
3. Lighten your heart with a "things not to do list"
"There's too much to do!" "I don't have enough time every day!"
In such cases, try making a list of "things you don't have to do"!
Simple steps
1. Write down 3 things you don't actually have to do (e.g., "Don't vacuum every day")
2. Try stopping one of them for a week!
3. Observe the changes
("It didn't bother me as much as I thought!" "My stress decreased when I stopped")
By writing down things you won't do and actually stopping them,
you can realize, "It's okay if I don't do this!"
Try writing down 3 things you can stop doing right now!
4. Send a LINE message to your future self
"Is it okay to keep going like this?" "Am I making progress?"
If you have such anxieties, it is recommended to send a message to your future self.
Specific examples
1. Create a "solo group" on LINE
2. Send a message to yourself one week from now. ("Current worries" or "current feelings")
3. Look back at it in a week!
You can realize, "I did my best in my own way this past week!"
Try sending your current worries or feelings to your own LINE!
5. Write a chat diary with your child
If you're "not good at writing," you can also do it with your child!
Specific examples
1. Talk about 'what was fun today' during dinner.
2. Mom takes notes on what the child says.
3. Try reading it back a week later!
By talking with my daughter, I was able to learn what kind of things happened at daycare.
Things like 'taking care of a younger child' or 'having fun playing hero' help me see my child's feelings, and it increases family conversation.
Today, let's talk about 'fun things' with your child and write them down.
6. Doable in 5 seconds! 'Write your current feelings in 3 characters'
If you don't have time, 'just 3 characters' is fine.
Simple steps
1. Write 'today's feelings' in 3 characters
(e.g., 'Fun', 'Tired', 'Crying')
2. Try thinking about 'why do I feel that way?'
3. Looking back at a few days' worth will show you the flow of your own heart!
Even with just 3 characters, writing it down organizes your feelings!
Please try writing out your current feelings in 3 characters.
Summary
Even if you thought 'writing is such a hassle...', you should be able to try a habit that takes only 10 minutes!
✔ Write one line on your smartphone
✔ Visualize your anger
✔ Decide what you don't need to do
✔ Send a LINE message to your future self
✔ Write a parent-child chat diary
✔ Write your feelings in 3 characters
Please try doing just one thing first.
May your heart feel lighter!
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