Being a mother is the most demanding job on the planet. You’re on call twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, and you still have to keep going if you’re ill. You’re a chef, cleaner, counsellor and picker upper of missing socks and school stuff.

Many of us become martyrs to the motherhood, refusing to take a break even when we are so exhausted we have trouble figuring out what day it is. However, it doesn’t have to be that way. Being a great parent means taking care of our own needs too, so why not book a holiday in the lush land of Greece without the kids?

Before you throw your hands up in horror at such a daring suggestion, have a read at why getting a break in the land of philosophy and ouzo sans babies will make you a much better mom.

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Sleeping might seem like a long forgotten luxury, but the relaxed pace of Grecian life can make that dream a reality. The time between 2pm and 5pm in Greece is called ‘mesimeri’, and is nap time for anyone in the know. The word also translates as ‘quiet time’, which is something that is probably in short supply at home: enjoy!

Many hotels, villas and apartments in Greece include blackout blinds as part of the package – so you won’t even be disturbed by all that gorgeous sunshine, and you can enjoy it when it suits you! Spending time catching up on your sleep will mean that when you get home, you’ll feel refreshed and renewed, and much better at being patient and calm – even when the tantrums have well and truly gone off the scale!

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Eating is that thing you do when you’re cleaning up the kids’ dishes, right? When you do get a chance to sit down for a meal, you might find yourself munching on alphabet spaghetti or something equally unexciting.

 

Going on  vacation with your partner to somewhere like Mykonos Villas is the perfect opportunity to sample delicious local Grecian cuisine like freshly harvested olives, fresh grilled fish or moussaka – and you can delight in the fact that your fussy kids would not want any of it! This is your holiday, which means that you can eat whatever you like – and give yourself a much needed boost by doing so.

 

Rediscover your own identity by using your holiday as an opportunity to learn new things and meet new people. If you’re staying in Mykonos, go on a day trip to the historic island of Delos, where you can indulge your interest in ancient Greek philosophy and history. It will be a revelation to discover how easy it is to relax and soak up the atmosphere when you aren’t absorbed in responding to those little voices!

If you’re a mom, make sure you book a Grecian getaway for just you and your partner. You’ll return home well-rested, well fed and feeling like a new woman! Get more great ideas on how to take good care of yourself on this page. So don’t weigh yourself down with guilt about leaving the children, book that trip to Greece for their benefit! A proper vacation will turn you from an adequate mum to a great one – so don’t waste any more time!