Our lives have become busier over the years and especially since motherhood but what is the importance of self care? Taking some time to focus on our well being makes us less stressed, more productive, more patient, more caring, happier, a better person, and a better parent! Investing on yourself is not only beneficial for you but for your coworkers, clients, people you interact in all aspects of your life but importantly your spouse, children – your family!

I understand that we are all very busy with our lives and it can be hard to even consider shifting your schedule and/or requesting help from others but I challenge you to spend a little time today to consider ways to serve YOUR wellbeing. Here are some ideas of what you can do for yourself:

• Spend some time outside by yourself or with someone who does not require your full attention and dedication (your children). 

• Physical activity – any type but do consider doing it outdoors 

• Massage, nails, hair, acupunture 

What if I cannot leave my children with anybody else?

There are activities that you can do at home, while the kids sleep, that can change your mood while you are home. Please look at some suggestions in the next posts that can boost “Your” self care at home…

Books – Read in a place other than your couch or bed. How about reading on your garden or balcony? 

Watch TV – Invite a friend (someone who does not live with you) to watch the same tv show while you FaceTime each other. 

Turn on a dance channel on Youtube and pretend you are at a Zumba class.

Cooking – Pretend you work at a fine dining restaurant and decorate the plate you will “serve.”

Ideas that you can do any day that will boost your mood:

The pandemic has allowed most of us to stay home and enjoy our most comfortable clothes and hairdos but try wearing clothes you look go on and wearing makeup at least once a week. This might sound like crazy talk but it does help!