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26th July 2021
07:00am BST

And while you can argue that this me-time is also something you can always squeeze in later in the day, I, for one, just find that during the day, there is no time for that. And if I wait until the kids are in bed (and asleep), it's already after 8 pm and I am not really fit for much else than putting out clothes and lunch-boxes for the next day before sinking into the sofa and resting my eyes on Netflix or the TV for a little bit before falling asleep.
This morning hour, it has saved my sanity a little. And, I think, made me a better mum. I feel less stressed, even in those frantic morning hours, which can only be a good thing for the kids, as well as for me. Win-win.
I am not alone in discovering this hack, though. Author Samantha Ettus, herself a mum of three, talks about this hour being the solution all time-stretched mothers need in their lives.
In her book, The Pie Life: A Guilt-Free Recipe For Success And Satisfaction, Ettus explains how getting up just an hour earlier can change your relationship with your partner, your children and your work.
"Make the most of this magic hour. That time is yours to read the paper, catch up on emails, have a shower, practice the piano. "
Amen.
Will you be trying this life-hack? Or would you not sacrifice an hour in bed for anything? Let us know in the comments or tweet us at @Herfamilydotie Explore more on these topics: