10 ways having kids can simplify your life!

10 Ways having kids can simplify your life

Life with kids is a constant juggling act, but at least you know what you’re juggling, says Freelance Digital Media Consultant and mom of 1, Martine de Luna. The trick is living meaningfully and mindfully, and learning to stress less. Here are 10 reasons why having children can simplify your life.

You will make your days more structured

With kids, you need to stick to a schedule. You will adapt a routine, and eventually learn to do it seamlessly. From meal time to play, school and study time, your schedule will begin to revolve around theirs.

You will start your days earlier

Kids are the best alarm clocks. As soon as they open their eyes, they expect you to be up at about, too. Eventually as you get used to rising early, you will learn to get up before they do. This buys you a few minutes of precious me-time before the day becomes busy.

You will learn to value sleep

Because you will now be starting your days earlier, your bedtime will also adjust. Chances are you will sleep when your kids sleep, or shortly after. You will realize how precious sleep is, and learn to get as much of it as you possibly can.

You will learn to cook and eat healthy

All of a sudden it won’t be difficult choosing healthy meal planning over buying your favorite junk food, shares Frances Amper Sales, a mom of 3 and blogger at mommytopaz.com. Instead of calling for a pizza or a burger, you may even learn to make healthier versions of these favorites for your kids at home!

You will learn to make better life choices

With kids, the decision making process becomes clearer. You do away with reckless behavior and rash judgments. You choose safety and security, and are definitely more careful about taking risks. Rina B. De Alban, work-at-home mom of 20-month old twin girls, shares that even her husband has become extra mindful because life with kids means having so much more to live for.

You will purge and declutter

Simplifying life goes hand in hand with simplifying your home. You will want to keep your home as organized as you can. You will get rid of things that you no longer need or want. With things in their proper place, you will stress less over finding a toy or a book, and pack away time becomes easier, too.

You will learn to manage money better

Rikxknowsbest.com's resident mom blogger Rikka Redrico shares that when she was single, she could barely make P2,000 last her a week. Ever since her daughter Nica came into her life, she has learned to budget properly. She learned to stop splurging on unnecessary purchases, and only buy what is needed.

You will have the perfect excuse to just stay home

You now have the perfect excuse to stay home and get that much-needed quiet time: Your kids! Between partying in a club and a pajama party in bed, for most parents, the latter is definitely the more appealing choice.

You will find your focus

Once your child is born, he or she becomes your central focus. Marge Aberasturi, Virtual Assistant and mother of 3, shares that when it comes to decision-making, it’s the kids over other things. The choice is simple because her kids are her #1 priority.

You will learn to cherish every moment

Becoming a parent is a huge milestone. You will want to live in the moment and cherish every second. And when you do, life simply becomes simpler.

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