When was the last time you took the time to rejuvenate yourself, to relax and decompress? I know we seem to be in a frantic superwoman mode juggling two to three things at a time; but even superwoman needs to take some time for self-care.
Heck, the power cells can only last for so long before they drain completely.
As moms we focus on taking care of everyone else before ourselves, but we actually have it backwards.
When the flight attendant on the airplane goes over the emergency rules, they always say "put on your oxygen mask first before your child's"; if you're passed out, how can you save your little ones? This also applies to everyday life, how can we be a good mom, if we are constantly giving up our time and energy and never take the opportunity to refuel ourselves? Even the most powerful battery will deplete its stores down to the point of nothing if it is never given the chance to restore its charge.
The most important concepts to embrace is: to schedule in time for yourself.
You need to decide whether it needs to happen once a week or more often.
It's up to you to decide what you need to help you keep your sanity.
Here are some simple tips to get you back into superwoman condition.
Tip 1: Take a bubble bath with no interruptions.
Add the extra comforts and use a relaxing scent such as lavender or some bath oils.
Tip 2: Read a fun entertaining book.
This will give your mind a mini vacation to take the edge off of what's going on around you.
Tip 3: Get outdoors and enjoy nature.
Regardless if you live in the city or out in the country.
Slow down and take in the moment of your surroundings.
Take deep methodical breaths.
Find something beautiful, and soak in it.
Tip 4: Get a massage, manicure or pedicure.
I love going to get a manicure because I get a wonderful arm and hands massage a two for one.
You gotta love that! Tip 5: Spend some time with friends.
Tip 6: Meditation this could be just fifteen minutes of deep breathing.
Or just a few minutes of quiet time to clear your head.