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As we all know, parenthood carries a 24-hour-a-day, 7-days-a-week responsibility clause. There are no designated lunch breaks, sick days, or vacation time.
With that in mind, self-care can sound a bit selfish or indulgent. It can easily become a low priority while we are busy changing diapers, making meals, cleaning up messes, arranging playdates, juggling our careers, etc.
But if we look more deeply, self-care of Mama Bear is critical for the wellness of our family, our household, and especially our kids.
"Rest and Self-Care are so important. When you take time to replenish your spirit, it allows you to
serve others from the overflow. You cannot serve from an empty vessel". (Eleanor Brown)
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Mother's Day is the perfect time to re-examine how we are taking care of our needs, make self-care a priority again, and feel good about it.
While most of us love flowers, chocolates, and/or breakfast in bed, there are some priceless gifts that will make our day even more memorable. This is not a Mother's Day Gift Guide, but rather a Mother's Day Self-Gift Guide.
- The Gift of Sleep ~ Sleep in, or make it an early night. Or both!
- The Gift of Solo Time ~ Go enjoy a cup of organic, fair trade on a "me date" at your favorite coffee shop.
- The Gift of Relaxation ~ Treat yourself to an at-home spa day.
- The Gift of Saying "No" ~ List your priorities in order. Eliminate things that matter much less.
- The Gift of Learning ~ Take a local fitness, craft, or art class.
- The Gift of Indulgence ~ Enjoy your favorite dessert, slowly sip a glass of wine, or watch a marathon of your favorite TV show.
- The Gift of Delegating ~ Assign household tasks to other family members.
- The Gift of Sense of Direction ~ Set a new goal for yourself.
- The Gift of Inspiration ~ Get into bed in your PJ's and have a good read!
- The Gift of Disconnecting ~ Unplug from social media and all unnecessary use of devices for a day.
Self-care requires focus, balance, planning, and action. And, it is essential. It helps us become the best version of ourselves, and sets a valuable example for the ones we love the very most.
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