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Talking about self-care kind of pisses me off anytime the focus is on busy moms like me. Because somewhere along the way, we were sold the idea that self-care means expensive spa days, weekend retreats, or waking up at 5 a.m. to meditate while the rest of the house sleeps peacefully.
It went from filling your own cup to straight up pampering yourself. I’m all for a good pamper session, but respectfully, have these people met children?
The truth is that self-care for moms often looks a lot less glamorous. So if you’re struggling to find the time, the money, or the support to invest in yourself in the bigger ways, try filling your cup a little at a time.
Self-care Ideas for Moms Who Don’t Have Time for Self-care
- Drink your coffee while it’s still hot.
- Read a chapter of your book before bed.
- Take a walk alone or sit outside by yourself while the kids play or nap.
- Set boundaries with your kids and/or partner. (My big one is that I get to eat my dinner hot, so once I sit down with my food, I’m unavailable to help the kids until I’m done eating.)
- Order takeout when you’re too tired to cook.
- Say “no” without apologizing for it.
Tiny acts of care count. In fact, they’re often the ones that matter most.
Motherhood is a marathon run with an armful of snacks, juice cups, and emotional support stuffed animals, all while looking for 17 things nobody else could find. (They swear they’ve looked everywhere.)
You don’t need a complete life overhaul or a new life planner. I mean, you don’t need one, but I do. It’s definitely going to help me get my shit together this time. Definitely. 😅
You probably just need ten minutes, a good boundary, or a little reset.
What’s one small thing you do for yourself that instantly makes your day better?
Dancing to music!
I listen to music when I am cleaning or spending time on the computer.
I get up earlier than the kids so I can sip my coffee and read the Bible in peace 🙂
My daily cup of coffee!
I like being outside and enjoying the sun. 🙂 Give me a little reset.
Definitely try to get sunlight on my skin each day, preferably while rocking on our old wooden rocker by the bay window.
I love having some quiet time where I usually read a book at night.
Remind myself I AM enough, doing the best I can, and that is enough for today!
Read a book at the end of the day.
When I take time to put on some lip gloss it makes me feel instantly beautiful.
I love taking 30 minutes out of my day to move my body. I feel so much better afterwards.
Sitting out on the porch to relax
I take a nap. Its my daily thing
All of this! Seriously. Last thing we all need are burnt out moms who are too drained to care for themselves. A child with a burnt out mother is a future who will remember mom snappy, tired, and impatient.
I spend 5 minutes petting my cat which makes me calmer and feeling so much better about my life.
Have a nice warm bubble bath and sip on some hot chamomile tea.
making a cold or warm drink in the morning (depending on how hot it is outside)
Reading for a bit, before I start my day.
I love your way of thinking 🤔! Sometimes I have a better day if I can get my teeth brushed!🤣🙏🏼🌸👌🏼 Thanks for all that you ALL do Mommas! Have a blessed day too!
phoning a friend.