Hey mamas!

Life as a single mom comes with so many different struggles, complications, and hardships. Sometimes things happen that we are not prepared for or never expected. An injury is one of those things. Dealing with the pain, downtime, inconvenience and physical difficulties while trying to manage all of your duties as the only parent/adult can become a bit of a nightmare. Here are some tips to help you bounce back!

How To Bounce Back From Recovery

Accidents can come out of nowhere and can have a significant impact on your life. If you are ever involved in a serious car accident, for instance, you might come away with some very serious injuries that might take time to heal. A long recovery period can be tricky for some individuals to come to terms with, as you might not be able to carry out your usual chores and jobs.  As a hardworking single mom, this is going to take its toll.

Thankfully, there are a few things you can do to improve your recovery and reduce the time needed to heal altogether. Read on to find out more!

Look For Financial Support

One of the main reasons why people struggle during their recovery period is that they might have to stop work. If you run out of statutory sick days, then your income will be significantly reduced. To get around this, though, it’s worth applying for compensation if the accident was no fault of your own. This injury lawyer can help you build a case to take to court. It’s always worth claiming compensation as it will give you enough financial help to get through this testing period. 

Listen To Your Doctors And Nurses

The doctors and nurses who tend to you know exactly what they are on about and will know what needs to be done to get you back on your feet. So, it’s important that you follow everything they tell you. Don’t ever skip any medicines or treatment just because you start to feel better – it’s important you complete the course otherwise your recovery might start going backward, or you could even get worse. Natural and homeopathic practices are also important and should be looked into as well. The healthier your body is, the better you will heal. 

Don’t Rush Back To Work

Your doctor will probably also tell you how long you will need to take off work as well. Again, this is something that you need to pay attention to. Don’t rush back to work or feel pressured to return by your boss. Your health is more important and should be put before anything else! Even if you start to feel better, don’t go back to work as there could be some injuries that you can’t feel that are still healing. If you work from home then take it easy. Your business will still be there when you are better. Just send an email to your clients/team/email list to give them a heads up about your absence and then relax mama!

Go Through All Necessary Rehab Treatments

You will probably be offered some rehabilitation treatments, such as physiotherapy. These are sometimes optional, but you should always take them up. They can help to speed up the whole recovery of the injury and, if you stick to your rehab schedule, you will find that you are back on your feet in no time at all.

Consider Your Mental Health

Even though your physical injuries might be the most noticeable, you need to also consider your mental health. This can also take a hit after being involved in an accident as well. If you are finding it hard to cope, it could be worth booking an appointment with a therapist or counselor. Being injured or sick makes everything difficult. Stay strong, healthy and keep going. Being a single mama only makes you more able to get through anything! 

Follow these tips, and you should be able to bounce back from your injury in no time! Subscribe for more content exclusively for bada$$ single moms and get some freebies!

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Much love and health, JessXO