In this day and age, it is more common than ever for a woman to be "doing it all.
" If she is single, the pressures are even greater.
 Apart from keeping a house running smoothly and raising her children, most single mothers have the added pressure and responsibility of trying to earn enough income to support their families.
 Even if the father of the children is involved, the financial support is usually inadequate to cover expenses and when the children are with mom, there is no relief or break from the daily routine.
 This situation can be overwhelming at times, and it is important to practice good self care techniques.
 The fact is, it will do your children no good to have you burnt out and exhausted on a constant basis.
 Here are 4 tips for making single motherhood easier: 1.
       Adhere to a healthy diet.
 It is easy with all the time constraints to drive through a fast food drive through, but in the long run this is more expensive both financially and health wise.
 Set a better example of eating habits for your children and take better care of yourself by purchasing fresh fruits and vegetables, lean proteins, and whole grains.
 Find some simple recipes.
 It doesn't have to take a long time to prepare to be good and wholesome.
  2.
      Take supplements to support your health.
 Get your vitamin D levels checked, especially if you live in a cold climate.
 You may require supplementation.
 Also, take a food based multivitamin and a calcium supplement if you don't eat a lot of calcium rich food.
 Fish oil is excellent and has a variety of physical benefits including anti-inflammatory properties, cardiovascular benefits, and improved brain function.
3.
      Get some exercise! You may feel like there isn't time for this, but the time you spend in the gym will be more than made up for by the increase in energy and better sense of well being that comes from regular exercise.
 Clear any new program with your doctor, and try to do 5 times per week.
 Cardio exercise is perfect, as the sustained heart rate boost endorphins, the feel good compounds that make exercise a contributor to feeling of well being.
 Improved body image and weight control doesn't hurt either!   4.
      Take some time for you each day.
 It is very easy to neglect your own needs as a parent who wants to put children first.
 However, you will be a better parent and teach a better lesson to your children about living if you do small kindnesses for yourself regularly.
   Read for a few minutes, call a good friend, or paint your toenails.
 Whatever you enjoy, make sure you are honoring yourself enough to do it.