WHAT IS YOUR GUILTY PLEASURE AS A WORKING MOM

I think every mom deserves a break, and not just one, but several. For me, I would prefer every day. Everybody can confirm that most moms are hardworking, and sometimes these duties are overwhelming. As a single mom, it is even worse, but that does not mean denying myself some me time. Here are some of my interesting guilty pleasures;

Eating dark chocolate

Who said that as a mom, you must ensure your kids eat first, then you? Well, I think it depends with the circumstance, but that is not a rule. One of my favorite guilty pleasures is dark chocolate, and can always have it, especially during my breaks at work- without the knowledge of my kids. I simply excuse myself and melt it in my mouth to acquire all the benefits provided by its antioxidants.

Read a romance storybook

Sometimes I get a lot of pressure from work or my three kids. But I know how to break free- reading a novel. I always begin by ensuring nobody interrupts the reading. Therefore, I start by keeping my girls busy around the house before locking myself in my room for it. I like a Harlequin novel with inspiring stories of sweet romance. This way, my mind gets fresh again, helping improve productivity at work and home chores.

Other guilty pleasures I like include:

  • Shopping online.
  • Going to bed.
  • Having an extra spoon of ice scream after every serving.
  • Video-calling friends.
  • Applying makeup with tips from Pinterest.
Anastasia Filipenko

Anastasia Filipenko is a health and wellness psychologist, dermatolist and a freelance writer. She frequently covers beauty and skincare, food trends and nutrition, health and fitness and relationships. When she's not trying out new skincare products, you'll find her taking a cycling class, doing yoga, reading in the park, or trying a new recipe.

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