20 Essential Self-Care Ideas For Mothers
Jul 31, 2020
One of the key challenges I hear from clients all the time is, "I don't have time." You have no time to do 10 minutes of yoga but have time to scroll on social media for 10 minutes? We all have 24 hours a day, and if you are honest with yourself, you have time to do 10 minutes of yoga or meditation daily. You have to make time. It's a question of priority. Start making yourself a priority today, mama! :)
As mothers, what are we telling our children when we neglect our needs? That our needs, our hopes, dreams and happiness don't matter. We have to start taking self-care seriously and take action by implementing a self-care routine to keep us sane, healthy, and happy.
How can you possibly enjoy your kids if you don't start loving yourself? By showing compassion to yourself, you will understand that you are worthy of self-care and you are ultimately responsible for looking after yourself.
Based on my own experience and from coaching, I created a list of 20 essential self-care ideas for each area that can help you thrive in motherhood.
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First, pick one of the ideas that you are most interested in trying.
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Second, schedule it in your calendar, so you don't forget.
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Third, get an accountability partner to check in to ensure you don't wriggle your way out or give excuses.
Physical
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Going for a walk for at least 30 mins daily
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Doing yoga or gentle stretches for at least 10 minutes daily
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Making and eating healthy food 80% of the time
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Drinking eight glasses of water daily
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Take ten deep breaths daily
Emotional
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Setting boundaries
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Learn to say "No"
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Read positive affirmations
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Journalling
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Having coffee with a friend at least once a week
Mental
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Meditation for at least 10 minutes daily
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Limit social media use
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Listening to a podcast
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Reading a book
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Decluttering your home
Spiritual
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Spending time in nature
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Watching the sunset
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Writing a gratitude list
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Praying
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Watching spiritual talks
Remember that self-care is a journey; it usually takes some time before you get into a good groove. My daily self-care routine includes 10 minutes of yoga, 10 minutes of meditation, walking for 30 minutes and 10 minutes of reading. One of my goals is to journal daily. Like Oprah Winfrey, she writes three things for which she is grateful daily! But right now, baby steps are better than nothing.
If I can do it, I believe that you can do it too. Personally, it took me five years to get to where I am, and I'm continually working to improve my self-care routine.
I hope you have a great summer! :)
Much love,
Marisa x
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