As a mother of three, you can imagine how little time I have to myself. I am always caring for someone else, including my husband. Some days it seems as if I don't even know who I am because I am running on auto pilot. It can be so easy to fall into that trap. It can be so easy to forget who you are and what YOU like to do once you become a mother. That is why it self care is so important. Self care doesn't have to be going to the spa. It could be as easy as taking ten minutest outside to watch the leaves fall from the trees. It could be that stretch session on the living room floor while your kids are at school and baby is napping. It could be waiting until everyone goes to sleep at night so you can sneak that glass of wine and trashy tv show. Self care looks different for everyone. The important part is just making sure that every day you do something for you.
When I neglect to provide myself self care, I find myself teetering on depression. I find myself with mom guilt, anxiety, and self loathing thoughts. Instead of making time for myself to build myself up, I will bring myself down and tell myself negative things. That is why I make time for self care everyday. Even if some days are smaller amounts of time. I need those moments to remind myself of who I am, what I want and how capable I am.
It is so easy to get caught up. Make sure you take that time out. It could change everything.
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