The Little Escapes That Help Me Recharge

The Little Escapes That Help Me Recharge as a Mom

Let’s be honest — being a mom is a full-time job, plus overtime, plus weekend shifts. Even when the house is finally quiet, our minds are still buzzing with tomorrow’s to-do list: school drop-offs, packed lunches, laundry piles, dentist appointments. And somewhere in between, we’re supposed to rest?

For a long time, I felt guilty about taking breaks. If I wasn’t folding something, cleaning something, or teaching something, I felt like I was “wasting time.” But lately, I’ve started changing how I think about rest — not as laziness, but as refueling. And it’s made all the difference.

Micro-Moments of Joy

It started with small things: a hot cup of tea with a book I actually wanted to read (not a parenting manual!). Ten minutes of stretching in the bedroom with the door closed. Scrolling through recipes I’ll probably never make, just because it was fun.

And sometimes? I just play games on my phone. Yep — nothing deep or profound, just something light and entertaining to shift my focus and lift my mood.

One evening, my partner introduced me to a site he’d been using for football scores and games — pixbet . I thought it would be all statistics and betting jargon, but surprisingly, it was easy to explore and even a bit addictive (in a fun way). It’s the kind of thing I dip into while waiting in the carpool line or winding down after a long day. I don’t bet big — usually just small, harmless bits here and there for fun — but even that little element of chance brings a tiny thrill that somehow feels refreshing after a day of managing routines.