The 10-Minute Energy Reset for Parents Who Can’t Even

 Let’s be real — if you’re a parent, you’re basically a professional juggler, unpaid taxi driver, and full-time snack supplier who runs on caffeine and crumbs.

And sometimes, you’re so tired you can’t even remember if you’ve put the milk in the fridge or the cupboard (…and you don’t want to check).

But here’s the thing: you don’t need a spa day or a weekend away in the Maldives to feel human again.

You just need 10 minutes and a couple of sneaky tricks to reboot your energy — no guilt, no complicated routines, no yoga pretzel poses required.

Step 1: Stop. Like, Actually Stop. (2 minutes)

Put the phone down, step away from the laundry, and sit.

Yes, sit. Both cheeks on a chair, back against something solid, and feet on the floor.

Close your eyes and breathe slowly in and out. This is not woo-woo; it’s science.

Deep breathing floods your brain with oxygen, and for a moment, the world stops yelling “Muuum!” at you.

Step 2: Hydrate Like a Boss (1 minute)

That cold coffee from this morning? No.

Go get a glass of cold water (bonus points if you add a slice of lemon or cucumber so you can pretend you’re in a fancy hotel).

Dehydration is sneaky — it can make you feel exhausted when you’re actually just thirsty.

Step 3: Move Your Body in a Non-Annoying Way (4 minutes)

No burpees. No jumping jacks.

Just stand up, roll your shoulders, stretch your arms up, touch your toes (or knees, or shins — we’re not judging).

Then walk around the house for a minute or two, swinging your arms. It’s basically tricking your blood into waking you up.

Step 4: Switch Your Brain Channel (3 minutes)

Pick one thing that makes you smile:

• A silly video.
• A song that reminds you you’re still a person, not just “Mum.”
• A quick message to a friend who “gets it.”

Your brain loves novelty, so giving it something different — even for 180 seconds — can kick you out of zombie mode.

Bonus Tip: Make It a Daily Thing

The trick isn’t doing this once when you’re already running on fumes — it’s making it part of your day before you hit the wall.

Think of it as plugging your phone in before the battery dies. Only in this case, the phone is you.