Motherhood is a hard job — maybe the hardest of them all out there. And no one pays you for it. Sometimes you don't even get a thank you, forget about much-needed ‘me-time’ - even though taking time out to ourselves is crucial!
I can so relate to this quote by Dr Phil; “You have to take care of yourself before you can take care of others” and I I am pretty sure you must have read this too at some point in your life - yes? But, have you ever put these words in to practice?
Now answer the following questions:
- Do you nurture yourself?
- How do you treat yourself? Do you treat yourself in a caring way?
- Do you love & encourage yourself?
- Do you help yourself up when you fall and comfort yourself when you are sad?
- Do you forgive yourself when you make mistakes?
If you answered ‘Yes’ to all of these questions, well done to you and keep it going! However if you answered ‘No’ to one or more, take some time out to work on it. Why not check out one of my previous article on ‘How would you spend your ideal day?’
Take care of yourself first by Dr. Phil via Simple Reminders
I deeply believe that wellness both, inside and out, is the key to launching and achieving success and keep your dreams within reach and help you achieve a healthy and clean mind and body Below are my top 3 tips you as a Mum can start using right now that will change your attitude and hopefully make your life a bit easier?
1. Practice small actions, every day.
Be kinder to yourself. Don't knock yourself back. We often see success as the end result - the end product. But start looking at the journey that gets you there too. Perhaps you managed to get out of the house on time, or your baby slept soundly for his morning nap. Give yourself a break. Small action triggers big change.
2. Just say Yes
We all try and say ‘No’ to invites or activities we might not want to do. But try saying ‘Yes’ more. Look for the opposite positive in what you want to achieve. Yes you will meet some friends for lunch, yes you will allow yourself to wallow in a bubbly bath, yes you will nourish your body with healthy food. Try it. Now.
3. Watch for triggers
Learn to listen to your body and mind. And your offspring. Tune into what will make you stressed, tired, hungry. Does skipping a meal save you time but triggers a migraine? Does your baby really need a bath every night...can you pace yourself and simply enjoy a cuddle together.