Let’s talk about 5 self-care habits that will change your life if you start now. Treating yourself shouldn’t feel like a chore; we take care of everyone else and neglect ourselves, especially as mothers. That needs to stop.
Here are 5 habits you can incorporate into your daily life that will spruce up your relationship with yourself. After all, you deserve the same love you so easily give to others.
A good way to approach changing how you treat yourself is to go slow. Nothing burns mama out more than being overwhelmed. Just take one of these habits and do it for a week. Then add another.
Soon enough you will be taking control back and your heart will be happier than it was yesterday. Baby steps are the key to a good life.
5 self-care habits to start now.
- Give yourself a face massage.
Face massage is a completely free form of self-care. All you need is some oil from your kitchen (olive, coconut, or almond) and a YouTube video like this one: 5 Min Daily Anti-Aging Face Massage 3in1 Eye, Forehead & Smile Wrinkles – YouTube
Here are some of the benefits of a daily face massage routine:
- It improves blood circulation, oxygen flow and stimulates collagen production.
- If done consistently, it will smooth out fine lines and wrinkles.
- It reduces stress.
2. Intentional “tea time”.
How many times have you chugged down your coffee and food without realizing it? We need to SLOW DOWN and be present, especially while we are filling up our bodies. Savor that sweet dessert and whimsical tea. Go ahead and try it, here’s how: 😊
- Decide you are deserving of a little pick me up.
- Make your favorite warm beverage; coffee, tea, turmeric latte.
- Grab that last piece of cake or a beautiful piece of fresh fruit.
- Sit down and enjoy without scrolling your phone or watching TV.
3. Do something artistic.
Do you remember being a little kid, finishing an art project you spent time on, feeling so excited, happy and proud? You couldn’t wait to show off your creation to any neighbor in a five block radius. Let’s get enthusiastic again like that. Mainly because there are a load of benefits to being a consistent art indulging person. For instance:
- Creating art can be a form of stress relief and relaxation. When you are trying to paint a perfect cloud, you don’t have much brain space left to think about much else.
- Spending time making art can increase your confidence. Improving skills is just bad ass.
- Art is a spiritual and emotional outlet. Yet no words required.
4. Read 1 chapter.
Reading gets you out of your head and into someone else’s. It also makes you more empathetic. Win, win. Not that you need any persuasion, here are a few benefits:
- Reading stimulates your brain. It also increases vocabulary. Nice!
- You will be more understanding. You will essentially be a better friend, spouse, parent and human.
- Even just 6 minutes of consistent reading everyday has many benefits, read this post for more info 39 Reading Statistics and Facts You Should Know (crossrivertherapy.com)
5. Do some yoga.
There’s nothing that says I love you like a good full body stretch. Wiggling, crackling and stretching ligaments just feels darn good. Of all these tips; this one is my favorite and I feel I get the most out of it. Endorphins, I’m sure. Here’s why you should start today:
- Increased vitality. You are as old as your spine, very true.
- Eases aging by making yourself more pliable through consistent practice.
- It is good for your heart. <3
Give these things a real try and see what difference it can make!
XOXO, a friend of the internet