If you’re a mum, you already know the hardest part of wellbeing isn’t “what to do.” It’s having the time, the energy, and the brain space to do it consistently.

There’s a specific type of exhaustion that comes from the mental load. You’re not just tired from tasks; you’re tired from holding everything in your head. School dates, snacks, football kits, emails, dinners, social stuff, work stuff, everyone’s emotions, everyone’s needs. And then your own hormones come along and say, “By the way, we’re going to make this week extra spicy.”

So let’s reframe wellbeing in mum life. The goal isn’t a perfect routine. It’s a repeatable one. A routine that’s small enough to stick to on messy days, because messy days are most days.

Start with the anchor moments you already have. The first coffee. The school run. The moment you finally sit down at night. Those are your best opportunities, because you don’t need to create new time; you need to attach a calmer habit to time that already exists.

For some women, that’s where CBD gummies or supplements fit in. Not as a promise to “fix” everything, but as a supportive ritual. A small pause that says, “I’m allowed to care for myself too.” The evidence base for CBD in areas like anxiety and sleep is still developing, with reviews suggesting potential but also highlighting wide differences between studies and dosing. 

Now pair that ritual with one practical wellbeing lever that supports hormones: stable meals. Mum life often means skipping lunch and then living on whatever’s left on the kids’ plates. Blood sugar dips can feel like anxiety, rage, tears, cravings, or “I can’t cope.” Even a simple protein-and-fibre snack can change your mood.

Then add micro-movement. Not “an hour at the gym or nothing.” Even a short walk can shift stress physiology and improve sleep quality. The NHS includes exercise as part of improving sleep too.

Your wellbeing doesn’t need a dramatic overhaul. It needs a steady rhythm that meets you where you are.