10 Simple Self-Care Tip

 

"You cannot serve from an empty vessel"  - Eleanor Brown

As a mum, most of the time, we do not take the time to practice self-care.  The thing is, self-care is the most important part of being a mum.  It is non-negotiable. The family will not be able to function if the parent is burnt out. 

Self-care is very important to me.  When I don't practice it enough, I suffer.  I get stressed easily and I have panic attacks often. When we hear the term self-care, we often think about people taking time out of their responsibility.  Some even deemed it to be selfish. As a mum, most of the time, we do not take the time to practice self-care. 

Often, I hear "but I don't have time to practice self-care" or "I don't have the energy to practice self-care" and I understand.  As a working mum, practicing self-care is the last thing I want to do after a day at work or after a day running around with very little sleep.  See the thing is, it is at this time that self-care is the most important.  We have to stop and focus on ourselves before attending to the needs  of the rest of your family. 

Here are ten simple ways that I practice self-care that requires very little time, easy to practice anywhere AND virtually costs nothing. 

 

10 Simple Self-Care Tips

1. Journaling, also known as a brain dump.  Since we do not have Dumbledore's Pensieve, this is the next best thing.  An outlet for your brain. 
2. Practice Gratitude.  Write it on a piece of paper, your notes app or even on your Facebook timeline :) 
3. Listening to your favourite tunes. 
4. While listening to your favourite tunes, dance and sing like no one's watching and listening. 
5. Take a walk outside around the block. 
6. Go to the beach.  Trust me.  There is something about the sand and sea breeze that makes you feel so much better. 
7. Bubble baths with candles.  If you do not have a bath, light up candles and have a long shower. 
8. Sit in the sun. Even if it is for a few minutes.  
9. Focus on your breathing for 10 breaths.
10. Wake up 10 to 15 minutes before everyone in your home and enjoy the silence. 

 

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