Motherhood is a journey of love, laughter and adventure. But it can also be overwhelming, chaotic, and downright exhausting! That is exactly why self care is not just a luxury, but a necessity for us moms. When we prioritize our well being we can become better, happier, and more patient parents. Lets dive into the world of self-care and discover the power of prioritizing ourselves.

  Personally I find the biggest thing that has held me back in the past from taking care of me  was the feeling of failing my daughter if I was choosing to do something that prioritized myself. I know this is not the case. Lets be honest, we can’t pour from an empty cup. Mom guilt is definitely strong with this one. I know we feel like our kids come before anything, and if I’m being real … well they do! Now this is gonna sound contradicting when I say, if your kids come first you need to make sure YOU are TAKEN CARE of too! When we don’t we tend to actually put more pressure on not only ourselves but the people around us because we reach the point of burnout, exhaustion, and a whole lot of stress.

               Lets look at some ways we can start that self care routine to get you feeling, and being the best mom you can be. One way to start this is to schedule “me time” into your daily or weekly routine, whether it’s a relaxing bath, a good book, or a quiet cup of coffee. Engage in activities that bring you joy, for me these would include things such as journaling, painting, gardening, spending time outdoors or cooking. Practice mindfulness and self-compassion by taking some time out of every day to meditate, journal, or simply breathe. Don’t forget to move your body, physical activity is another great way to decompress and vital for our over all health. Some of the things I enjoy to keep my body moving are dancing, usually turns into a living room dance party with my daughter LOL, yoga, swimming, or walking.

Here is another list of ideas for Self Care:

-Take a social media detox or set boundaries around screen time

-Connect with Nature

-Practice Gratitude by writing down 5 things your grateful for each day ( you can add to the list until your hearts content)

-Treat yourself to a massage, facial, get your nails done, really whatever your into

-Create a self care Sunday routine to kick off the week feeling relaxed and refreshed

               Another thing I want to add is learning to say “no” and set healthy boundaries with others to protect your time and energy. Remember self care and setting boundaries is not selfish- its essential to being a happy, healthy, and whole mom. You are an AMAZING MOM never forget it!