Being a mom is the greatest job I’ve ever had, but it’s also a job that comes with no days off. As moms we tend to put our own wants and needs on the back burner, but the truth is when we do this we get burnt out. It’s taken me a while to realize that I’m the best mom and wife when I’m careful to take at least a few minutes each day to do some sort of self care for my own well being. When I feel myself getting anxious, stressed out, or overwhelmed I try to take 15 minutes to reboot and it makes a world of difference. You can’t pour from an empty cup, so fill yours up with some hot coffee and pick one or two things off this list you can start doing for yourself today!
50 Self Care Ideas
- Enjoy a cup of hot coffee or tea
- Get dressed. Even if it’s changing from your night time pajamas to some daytime ones it makes a world of difference.
- Try a gratitude journal
- Meditate
- Drink water with lemon
- Exercise
- Take a few minutes for some at home spa care with a face mask
- Paint your nails
- Read a book
- Listen to a podcast
- Get outside
- Dance
- Open a window
- Bake something
- Call a friend
- Learn something new
- Eat something healthy
- Diffuse essential oils
- Nap
- Take a bath or hot shower
- Use a sugar scrub on your hands or feet
- Organize your closet
- Start taking supplements
- Play happy music
- Journal
- Light a candle
- Stargaze
- Watch your favorite show or movie
- Get fresh flowers for the house
- Cook your favorite meal
- Go to bed early
- Rearrange a room
- Try an adult coloring book
- Read a book for personal growth
- Listen to an audiobook
- Put on makeup
- Make a to do list to stay focused and organized
- Stretch or do yoga
- Take care of your plants or work in the garden
- Limit screen time
- Watch the sunset
- Do your hair
- Do something that makes you laugh
- Make your bed
- Try affirmations
- Practice deep breathing
- Write 5 things you love
- Make a vision board
- Try a new recipe
- Create a budget
Happy Mom = Happy kids
You may not get a whole day to yourself very often but don’t forget to take a few minutes for self care everyday! To me self care is a combination physical, emotional, spiritual, intellectual, and social self care that help you be the best version of your self! You’ll find yourself calmer, happier and better able to take on your day and take care of your family!
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