5 Simple Tips: Self-care for Moms

Whether you are a mother of many, single mom, or a new mama, you deserve to pamper yourself.

Self-care is a crucial part of being a woman and a mother. Ree from “10 Reasons Why Self Care Is Important For Moms (And Why It Shouldn’t Be Optional!) states that self-care, “is something that you do to deliberately take care of you in a way that allows you to build up resilience and gives you the ability to thrive and move forward” (Ree, 2022).

Implementing a little self-care each day can improve your stress levels, create an increasingly positive mindset, reset your energy, and elevate your mood. The best part is that you can decide what self-care is considered in your life!

Here are 5 self-care tips for all moms to enjoy!

Take Deep Breaths 

Stopping for a minute to control your breathing allows you to recenter yourself and your thoughts. This is a simple, yet extremely effective way to get through those extra hectic days.

Go for a walk

Whether it is a stroll down the road, a run around town, or a whole workout routine, take time within your day to get your body movin’!

Reflect with Gratitude

Sometimes stress can cloud our judgment, so shifting to happier thoughts is often a life-saver. Be on the look out for next week’s blog post that will dive deeper on happier thoughts!

Avoid multitasking

Every mama tries to do it all, which often leads to burnout. When you feel your body and mind start to fade during the day, take a step back and see if there is something you can remove (or at least delegate to someone else) from the to-do list. 

Turn off your phone

Turning off your phone for a brief time throughout the day can allow you to live more presently. This small tip might just be the midday reset you have been looking for.