There was a time when I believed that keeping everything in my head made me more organised.

I thought that if I could remember the shopping, the appointments, the birthdays, the emails, the household jobs and everything else life threw at me, then I was somehow on top of things.

The reality?

I wasn't organised.

I was overwhelmed.

Mums deserve to unwind. While caring for a little one is an around-the-clock job, five minutes of peace here and there is good for your mind, body, and soul. These are four great habits to adopt for a calmer mind.