I remember 3 things clearly when I just started school. 1) I little boy pinched himself till the skin came off his arm and he showed it to me with a grin saying "SKIN". (I will refer to him from now on as "skin boy")😟 2) My 1st Year's teacher's name was Ms. Simon and she encouraged me to read so many fun books, I won a prize I think for reading the most books and since then I've had an insatiable hunger for reading.📗 3) In 2nd year school just stopped making sense for me and a grew very afraid of failing, I also started getting into a lot of trouble for not paying attention in class.👀 These experiences taught me somethings I knew I wanted for my kids when they turn 5 and start traditional school: 1) I want them to stand out and remain memorable like "skin" boy. (Yes even if its weird). 2) I want them to love learning like I do. 3) I want them to embrace mistakes and learn from them. 4) I want to know what's affecting them and pay attent...
The Ultimate Self Care Box for Busy Moms-
(That you have already)!
What is it about selfcare and motherhood that gets the world so wound up?
You deserve to have a break EVERY SINGLE DAY. Every Day! DO you hear me? I said it. MOMS you are entitled to a coffee break, lunch break, afternoon tea and to finish it off a luxurious nighttime routine that will put you in the perfect frame of mind to crush the next day!
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| Top up the MOM powers! |
The conversation now about selfcare and moms is just as interesting as the conversation we were having about working and stay at home moms! (Wait are we still even having this conversation?!)
The thing about it is that, this is only a conversation we need to have with ourselves! What do WE want to do, and what makes us feel good and what makes our superpowers top up is what we should definitely spend time doing!
Hear me out here. Mom guilt is so real and so "normalized" that sometimes we don't even know we are convincing ourselves that we are not okay and that we need a break. But I am here to say NO MORE!
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| You deserve a break! |
You deserve to have a break EVERY SINGLE DAY. Every Day! DO you hear me? I said it. MOMS you are entitled to a coffee break, lunch break, afternoon tea and to finish it off a luxurious nighttime routine that will put you in the perfect frame of mind to crush the next day!
SO here is my "Self Care Box for Busy Moms" (That you probably have already)!
1) Have a spot, or a basket or a shelf- anywhere or any vessel that you know is out of harm (from your partner lol) and out of reach (from your kids).
2) Collect your favorite things- here are mine: (Read till the end for a more extensive list of things you can put in your basket!).
-My Journal
-A scented candle
-My A/c remote (Yes this is a luxury!)
-My favorite stationery
Now put these things in your basket!
3) Make a play list or ask Alexa or Siri to help you out. I recommend any ambient music or white noise. Soft jazz is also a go to!
4) Get a snack or beverage- Wine, coffee, tea, hot chocolate- have your special cup with your special brew sis!
5) And this probably is the most important point! Schedule in this break! Do not wait to see "if" you have time. No. Make the time! I promise you- 30 mins a day at anytime during the day will make you a much happier mommy and that makes you (and me) the BEST kind of mommy!
Bonus Self Care Ideas I Love and sometimes rotate in my basket:
- Shower bombs
- A Good Book
- A Good Tv Series
- Foot Soak (Put your favorite scented oils in a bowl of hot water. Done)
- Coloring book & Crayons
- Planner- feeling more organized can help you feel relaxed
- Poster paints
- Listening to positive podcasts
- Anything that makes you feel happy!
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