Have you come across mums who manage to look like they majored in fashion design, get their meals planned by certified nutritionists, and get a good eight hours of sleep every night?
Believe it or not, it’s not that hard to be one of them. With a little effort and planning, you, too, can look just as composed and elegant. Keep reading for 9 effective ways you can become a glam mum.
1. Always plan ahead
While things seldom go exactly according to plan, planning your daily routine ahead of time allows you to prioritize important tasks and improve your productivity. It cuts down on the time spent thinking about what to do, and helps you get stuff done.
It also frees up time that you can use for self care, which is important as a busy mom.
Some tips you can use to effectively plan your day include:
- Creating meal plans on weekends and making large batches of food that can be frozen and consumed throughout the week
- Setting out your outfit for the next day the night before so that you don’t end up choosing mismatched articles during your morning rush
- Using a to-do app to create a weekly/daily to-do list and working through it
2. Don’t skip your showers
A shower a day keeps exhaustion at bay! A hot shower in the winter can help relax your muscles at the end of a long day, while a quick, cool shower in the summer can jolt you awake and boost your energy.
As a busy mom, a few minutes in the shower can help you feel like your glamorous self again.
3. Try hyaluronic acid dermal fillers
With age, our skin begins to look tired and saggy as the fat and muscles under it begin to thin. It is not always possible to prevent this sagging through a skincare routine, especially as a mum who can’t follow a meticulous skincare regimen every day.
This is where hyaluronic acid dermal fillers come in. Hyaluronic acid attracts water and is found naturally throughout the body. Injectable hyaluronic acid — when administered properly by a dermatologist — reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and makes your face look more firm and structured.
Luckily, dermatological fillers don’t require downtime, so you can be up and running with a more youthful face in just a few minutes. But before you invest in a filler, make sure you read up on hyaluronic acid filler longevity to see if they align with your goals.
4. Follow a basic skincare routine
As a mum, you are no stranger to lack of sleep. In addition to sun exposure and dietary factors, aging and lack of sleep have lasting impacts on the appearance of your skin.
But because you have a busy schedule, you can’t afford to follow a 9-step skincare routine every night and morning. So it’s a good idea to adopt a quick, basic skincare routine instead with at least three products: sunscreen, moisturizer, and cleanser.
5. Have a simple everyday makeup look
A little makeup can go a long way. You probably don’t have the time to apply a full face of makeup every day. However, using a tinted moisturizer or light foundation, a bit of blush, some mascara, and a coat of lip gloss or tint can make you look neat and well put-together.
6. Keep up with fashion trends
As a glam mum, your style should be, above all, your own. However, you can derive inspiration from the countless resources out there.
With the Internet, you no longer have to flip through dozens of fashion magazines to find your style. You have plenty of fashion blogs at your fingertips that you can look through to find one that matches your style.
7. Get regular exercise
While it is hard to take out time for the gym every day, physical exercise is essential for remaining fit and looking glamorous. If you are unable to dedicate a specified time for a workout every day, try to squeeze in a few minutes of exercise whenever you can. For instance, you can:
- Do shorter workouts interspersed throughout the day
- Climb stairs instead of taking the elevator
- Play running games with your kids
- Involve your children in your workout
8. Get your hair done
Your hair defines your entire look. Getting your hair done can help you save time on doing your hair every day while making you look sophisticated with little effort.
Going to the salon to get your hair done will also give you some much-needed ‘me time,’ helping you recharge to care for yourself and your children.
9. Take out time for activities you enjoy
A glam mum is a mum who retains her interests and remains stylish and graceful amidst the challenges of motherhood. Taking out time for hobbies and activities you enjoy can go a long way in helping you become such a mum.
So make sure you spend a few hours every week to work on things you love and that can help you relax and feel connected to yourself.
One good way to get some ‘me time’ is to cultivate your children’s relationships with their grandparents. This would not only give you time off, but would also stimulate your children’s emotional and intellectual development.