SELF-CARE HACKS FOR BUSY MOMS
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As a busy mama, I really struggle with REST. Mamas, we tend to wear BUSY as a badge of honor. Even when the kids are in bed, we are picking up toys, working our side hustles, and doing all the things we didn’t get done during the day.
And when we THINK we’re resting, we’re not actually RESTING.
Y’all… when do YOU actually get a break? When do YOU actually spend time relaxing?
One thing I’ve learned over the last few years is if I’m not spending time on ME, I’m not going to have the bandwidth for anyone else either.
There’s a reason they say to put your oxygen mask on first…
So, today, I want to invite you to spend some time RESTING, whether you have 5-minutes, 30-minutes, or an afternoon.
Here are a few of my favorite self-care “hacks” for my fellow busy mamas…
Got 5-minutes?! Try this…
I know for me - especially when I was working full time - time for ME was a CHORE. I just didn’t have it. But, what I didn’t realize is that I could do something for me in just 5 extra minutes a day by adding it in to my normal routine.
When I only have 5-minutes, I want to make the effects long lasting. My go-to short, sweet self-care hacks come in the form of MASKS!
Before getting in the shower (or before washing my face at night), I put on a face mask. My favorite is this charcoal one from Beautycounter, but you can find some decently cheap, natural face masks at Target as well. I also love this sheet mask you can find at Target for less than $3! Takes 5 minutes and it leaves my skin silky smooth and looking radiant!
I also LOVE hair masks! I typically save these for the weekend (especially since I don’t wash my hair everyday anymore) and substitute a hair mask in place of my typical conditioner. I’m OBSESSED with this hair transformation mask by MONAT - it leaves my hair feeling like BUTTER!
Got 30 minutes?! Try this…
I am a busy body - I ALWAYS need to be doing SOMETHING stimulating. I can’t just sit and watch TV - I need something that stimulates me a little more than that. So, you can imagine that it’s really hard for me to unplug and just “BE.”
I realized last year that taking a bath is about the only thing that I could do AWAKE that would force me to just sit + BE. I’m not a huge bath person… but I go back to the FRIENDS episode where Monica makes Chandler the perfect bath and he falls in love with it. With a few of the right products and atmosphere, you can create your own Monica-Perfect Bath!
Bath bombs are always a must! Even better when it’s infused with CBD. If you haven’t heard about CBD, you might just be living under a rock! CBD is great for helping with inflammation, so a bath filled with the anti-inflammatory effects is just about the best thing EVER.
I’m all about the bubbles, candles, and essential oil. A few drops of lavender or eucalyptus in the tub, some girl bubbles (not your kids’ bubbles), dimmed lights and a candle… you have the making of your own relaxing spa. This doesn’t have to be a daily thing, but if you can carve out 30 minutes once a week, I’m telling you, it’s better (and cheaper) than a spa day!
Got an hour or more?! Try this…
OK, so I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention that I DO have self-care DAY about once a month. While I do love a good massage, I never want it to end. Like I need a 24/7 massage for me to really feel the benefits all the time. Yup, I’m being a spoiled brat like that, but massages just aren’t the end-all, be-all for me.
I used to do one once a month, but wanted something that I could take with me after it was over. Enter the mani/pedi day! Once a month, I carve out an afternoon (90 minutes to 2-hours) and treat myself (and sometimes my daughter) to a mani/pedi! Not only is it super relaxing, but I get to enjoy my pretty nails for weeks after! And my runner feet thank me for it as well!
People touching your hands or feet not your thing? Go for your typical massage, or try something NEW! Maybe a facial, or a cryotherapy session, or some time in the float spa! But, I encourage you to TREAT YO’SELF once a month…
Because, Mama, you deserve it!
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