Working Moms usually take up or are assigned the desk jobs .These jobs are mentally grueling and leave us exhausted by the end of the day. Back at home we get a feeling of lying on the couch or sleeping in order to relieve the mental tension.
But that does us no good.
Agreed, that you had worked hard at office but you did not do any
physical work. While your mind needs a break your body does not. By
sleeping or lying on the couch and watching TV you are only accumulating
more fat and are killing your precious time. There are other productive
ways of relaxing your mind and diverting it from office woes. Housework
is one of them. Since housework does not actually involve resolving
complex riddles and is mostly mechanical, it gives your mind rest and
keeps your body in action.
Washing utensils, dusting, cleaning,
stacking clothes and similar activities would keep your mind off office
politics for a while, keep you busy, make your home tidy and also help
burn a few calories. Cooking is another great activity which can relax
you because it is actually a very creative activity. You are actually
creating a dish and it would give you a great sense of fulfillment.
If
you are not into housework (it does not relax you) and you can afford
to keep staff to do it for you, then don't be hard on yourself. Take it
it easy. There is no compulsion. In that case you may pick up another
engaging hobby (preferably involving some physical activity) like
gardening, dancing, adopting and taking care of your pet, going on walks
etc.
However, I believe that housework is still a
good way out since it make you own the proceedings at home, saves some
amount you would have kept aside for a maid, and gratifies your family.
This is my personal opinion and is based on personal experience.
However,
your situation may be different. You may be an architect or
construction engineer doing strenuous site visits and inspections, or if
you are a sculptor, curator, dancer or an event manager . In short, if
in your are in a job which involves physical activity, it makes more
sense to get back home, take a nap, read, write or paint so that your
body and mind get the much deserved rest.
But, if you have a desk
job, you have no excuse for going back home and lying on the couch.
Instead, activate yourself with some meaningful physical work. Physical
activities and exercises release oxytocin, the feel-good hormone and
would help you feel better. Whereas sitting idle would only clog your
mind with unnecessary worries.
And I am not talking
about the working moms, even the fathers should do their bit of
housework and ease their mind. Whether your wife is a homemaker or
professional, the love, respect and appreciation you would receive for
helping out in housework would make your day. You would set a good
example for your son, be your daughter's hero and your wife's darling
:)
So my dear ladies and gentlemen buckle your seat-belt and indulge in housework post office and reap the benefits.
PS:
Stay at home moms, don't limit yourself to housework. Develop a hobby
and gives wings to your passion. Perhaps we will cover that in the next
article.
