i know so many new moms struggle with this issue! we become so wrapped up in the day to day tasks of being a mom that it is easy to forget that we are people too. i think it is so important for us to remember that by taking care of ourselves, we are taking care of our families. if we are not functioning well, it has a huge impact on everyone else. being a mom is hard work! we deserve a little self care!!
You are 100% on point. We really do need to take care of ourselves to take care of our family and it hasn’t really been until the past few months that I have actually started to practice this. It is so important.
It is hard to not put yourself last at least that is what I find as well. I have never been much into clothes or make-up so on that point nothing has really changed. However as my kids get older I realize that the importance of having time for myself to just sit quietly and read a book, take a walk…that is my self-care. I am looking forward to your next post.
yes it doesn’t have to be clothes, makeup, skincare but rather just anytime that gives us a little mental break. Time to slow down and remember that we deserve time for ourselves.
I don’t think you have to be a parent to not focus on your own needs. I really think that it applies to anyone who doesn’t spend enough time focusing on their own mental and physical needs.
i can’t imagine how difficult this would be! it seems like something that you’d have to be really strong to greet head on and face! http://www.ladiesinnavy.com
The most challenging thing is getting out of your own way. Seriously I haven’t known for years what I need to do to make me feel like a better person, wife and mom but I just haven’t been putting it into practice.
I don’t have any children, but I do know the experience of self care falling aside to make room and time for everything else on the to do list. It’s something I think a lot of women need to take step back and work on. Start small. Maybe a luxurious shower product that makes you feel extra special even if the shower lasts 5 minutes. The Aussie 3 minute miracle hair mask is great and really inexpensive! You’ll find your balance again.
Oh no! Not Yoga Pants!! 🙂
i know so many new moms struggle with this issue! we become so wrapped up in the day to day tasks of being a mom that it is easy to forget that we are people too. i think it is so important for us to remember that by taking care of ourselves, we are taking care of our families. if we are not functioning well, it has a huge impact on everyone else. being a mom is hard work! we deserve a little self care!!
You are 100% on point. We really do need to take care of ourselves to take care of our family and it hasn’t really been until the past few months that I have actually started to practice this. It is so important.
It is hard to not put yourself last at least that is what I find as well. I have never been much into clothes or make-up so on that point nothing has really changed. However as my kids get older I realize that the importance of having time for myself to just sit quietly and read a book, take a walk…that is my self-care. I am looking forward to your next post.
yes it doesn’t have to be clothes, makeup, skincare but rather just anytime that gives us a little mental break. Time to slow down and remember that we deserve time for ourselves.
I’m not a mommy… But I’d have to say ditto to what Nourished Roots said in her comment.
I don’t think you have to be a parent to not focus on your own needs. I really think that it applies to anyone who doesn’t spend enough time focusing on their own mental and physical needs.
i can’t imagine how difficult this would be! it seems like something that you’d have to be really strong to greet head on and face!
http://www.ladiesinnavy.com
The most challenging thing is getting out of your own way. Seriously I haven’t known for years what I need to do to make me feel like a better person, wife and mom but I just haven’t been putting it into practice.
I don’t have any children, but I do know the experience of self care falling aside to make room and time for everything else on the to do list. It’s something I think a lot of women need to take step back and work on. Start small. Maybe a luxurious shower product that makes you feel extra special even if the shower lasts 5 minutes. The Aussie 3 minute miracle hair mask is great and really inexpensive! You’ll find your balance again.
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Love this advice! I know as women, kids or not, it happens that we don’t make enough time for ourselves. Thank you for sharing!!