Tired & Wired? Let's Talk About It!
Because We've All Been There!
Hey there! Dr. Bec here. If you’ve ever felt tired but wired—exhausted yet unable to switch off—you’re not alone. As both a mum and an Osteopath, I’ve treated this and lived it. Today I’m sharing how magnesium for stress can calm your nervous system, improve sleep, and help you break the stress cycle with small, realistic routines.
The Real Talk About Mum Life: When You're Exhausted But Can't Switch Off
Let me paint a picture that might feel familiar:
• Kids finally asleep ✓
• To-do list still a mile long ✓
• Brain refusing to shut up ✓
• Desperately wanting sleep but feeling weirdly alert ✓
• Fantasizing about a desert island with a "Do Not Disturb" sign ✓
Sound familiar?
Here's the thing – after years of treating mums in my clinic (and being one myself), I've learned something important: this isn't just you being "bad at sleeping" or "not coping." There's actually a scientific reason for this tired-but-wired state, and (spoiler alert!) magnesium plays a huge role.
Why You're Stuck in the Tired-But-Wired Cycle
When stress is high, magnesium for stress becomes essential because your body burns through it faster. Using magnesium for stress daily can help downshift a wired mind at bedtime, which is why so many mums benefit from it—low magnesium makes it harder to switch off. Consistency with magnesium for stress is how you truly break the cycle.
The Magnesium Connection: Your Natural Off Switch
- Stress eats up our magnesium stores
- Low magnesium = harder to relax
- Harder to relax = more stress
- And round and round we go!
Real-Life Mum Hacks That Actually Work
The "I've Got 2 Minutes" Calm-Down
The Bedtime Game-Changer
The 'Mum's Time Out' Ritual
Why Our Magnesium Actually Works
- Pure Zechstein magnesium (the good stuff!)
- Quickly absorbed (because who has time to wait around?)
- Free from nasties (tested on my kids, not animals!)
- Actually works (or I wouldn't put my name on it!)
Your Tired-to-Calm Action Plan
- Start small – even one spritz is better than none
- Make it part of your routine (chuck it next to your toothbrush!)
- Notice how you feel (maybe even jot it down)
- Be consistent (this isn't a one-and-done deal)
Remember: You're not failing at this mum gig. You're not alone in feeling overwhelmed. And you definitely deserve to feel better than just surviving each day.
Ready to feel more "calm and collected" and less "chaos and caffeine"? Your magnesium journey starts here!
By Bec Farthing
Bec is Salt + Earth Co.’s founder, chief magnesium mixer, and go-to wellness storyteller. She’s the brains (and heart) behind our calming creations, science-made-simple blogs, and those honest “mum life” updates you see on our socials. If you spot a post about juggling kids, sleep, or self-care, that’s probably her. Fun!
