Making Time For Self Care

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For the last month, I have been doing extra hours at work. This will be continuing for a while. This has meant that I have been very busy. I have had less time to blog but still had as much to do. It’s been the same with the housework etc. Always lots that need doing, but less time to do it in. I also want to spend time with Booey and my husband and there is very little time for self-care for myself.

 

Making time for self care

 

 

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Self-care is really important. If we don’t look after ourselves our health and mental wellbeing can suffer. Not only that, if we are stressed and pushed to the edge we can become snappy and bad-tempered and that is not good for us or our families. Self-care doesn’t have to be a big thing, any small thing you do for yourself is a good thing, you do not need to feel guilty about looking after yourself!

Having children (no matter their age) makes it hard to find time for yourself. Whether you work or not, it is a pretty full-on life. But finding even just a few minutes a day can help us to feel a little relaxed and restored. Yes, you may have to wait until your little darling(s) have gone to bed, but you can still use this time for YOU!

Here are some of the things I do to give myself a little bit of self-care.

  • Read a book or a magazine – read anything you like, even if you only have a few minutes. Just make sure it’s relaxing and not work/parenting related! This is my top self-care activity, I love to read. Why not have HOT tea or coffee at the same time.
  • Have a bath. I know with kids having a bath on your own is not an easy task, but if you can get your partner to watch the kids or get time after they go to bed, do it.
  • Go for a short walk. This you could actually do with the kids, just make it a short walk so there is less chance of a child meltdown/refusal to walk, etc lol!
  • Sit/lay in a quiet room, maybe even sneak in a nap. If the kids are sat happily watching something on the tv (yes I know bad for the kids, but the savior of parent sanity!), make the most of it and sit quietly yourself. The washing up or whatever else needs doing can wait for 5 minutes.
  • Do a face mask/paint your nails/put some makeup on. Doing any of these always makes me feels better. I may be tired as hell but at least I look good lol! I have actually been trying to do these more anyway. Nothing wrong with a little confidence boost.
  • Do some yoga or meditate. Both these activities are very relaxing and good for clearing the mind. Get up a few minutes before the rest of the family and do a short yoga session (there are many to be found on YouTube). This will really set you up for the day.
  • Drinking plenty of water throughout the day will keep you hydrated, help keep skin clear, and is great for your body. Plus, there are no calories in water lol. You can add some cucumber or lime to give it a bit of taste if you prefer.

Do you already do any of these to give yourself a little bit of “me time” or do you have any suggestions for me of other things that I could include in my self-care routine?

 

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