{"id":2733,"date":"2022-04-10T21:16:46","date_gmt":"2022-04-11T01:16:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/diaryofanhonestmom.com\/?p=2733"},"modified":"2023-12-20T18:04:48","modified_gmt":"2023-12-20T22:04:48","slug":"50-free-self-care-tips-for-busy-moms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/diaryofanhonestmom.com\/blog\/50-free-self-care-tips-for-busy-moms\/","title":{"rendered":"50 Free Self-Care Tips For Busy Moms"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"2733\" class=\"elementor elementor-2733\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4957cb06 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"4957cb06\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container 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elementor-element-3edd47eb elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3edd47eb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The ONLY way I have time to read!<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-4dade5dc\" data-id=\"4dade5dc\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6bc9a2cc elementor-align-right elementor-tablet-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"6bc9a2cc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/40RtKmG\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Get 1 Month Free<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4ab717f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"4ab717f\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-b242308\" data-id=\"b242308\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7c1a126 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7c1a126\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Stop Making Self-Care For moms so complicated<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6df5564 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6df5564\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Self-care is important for our well-being. I love self-care.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moms in particular need to practise self-care. But for us, it\u2019s harder. For so many reasons, women tend to forget about themselves and end up getting burnt out. It is not okay.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And, you know what I hate? Being made to feel like the only way I can prioritize myself is by spending oodles of money and time I absolutely do not have.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The internet is full of people and companies telling us what we should be doing to live our best lives and many of them, while well intended- live on a different planet, or at least in a different tax bracket.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are anything like me, you are sick of feeling like self-care is just another thing to add to the long list of what moms have to get done in a day when we can hardly do what needs to be done as it is.<br \/><\/span><\/p><p>So, here are 50 self-care tips for moms.<\/p><blockquote class=\"tiktok-embed\" style=\"max-width: 605px; min-width: 325px;\" cite=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@diaryofanhonestmom\/video\/7081619733639990534\" data-video-id=\"7081619733639990534\"><section><a title=\"@diaryofanhonestmom\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@diaryofanhonestmom\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@diaryofanhonestmom<\/a> A reminder that you matter too <a title=\"mindsetshift\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/mindsetshift\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#mindsetshift<\/a> <a title=\"motherhood\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/motherhood\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#motherhood<\/a> <a title=\"momlife\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/momlife\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#momlife<\/a> <a title=\"supportmoms\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/supportmoms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#supportmoms<\/a> <a title=\"selfcare\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/selfcare\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#selfcare<\/a> <a title=\"realmomlife\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/realmomlife\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#realmomlife<\/a> <a title=\"thehonestmom\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/thehonestmom\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#thehonestmom<\/a> <a title=\"momsoftiktok\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/momsoftiktok\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#momsoftiktok<\/a> <a title=\"parenting\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/parenting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#parenting<\/a> <a title=\"tiredmoms\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/tiredmoms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#tiredmoms<\/a> <a title=\"\u266c Paper Birds (3 min) - Jordan Halpern Schwartz\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/music\/Paper-Birds-3-min-6777331815179880449\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u266c Paper Birds (3 min) &#8211; Jordan Halpern Schwartz<\/a><\/section><\/blockquote><p><script async src=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bbe1fa3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bbe1fa3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019ve all come across the moms who make it seem like self-care is a spa weekend or weekly manicures and new clothing hauls every 5 minutes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cIt\u2019s a choice,\u201d is the vibe they give off. But it\u2019s not as simple as that.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While I now would agree that <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">believing <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">in our value, our worthiness and the importance of taking time to rejuvenate ourselves is part of the picture, it\u2019s only one mere step on the road to taking care of ourselves.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many moms just don\u2019t have support for childcare, and others don\u2019t have the money to practise what some people call self-care. It is more than just a choice.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I am here to tell you that you can practise self-care with absolutely no money and no support. Is it harder? Yes. Is it possible? Absolutely.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b>We don\u2019t NEED money to say \u201cI am important.\u201d\u00a0<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are so many more ways we can prioritize the things that bring us joy, life, and energy so that we don\u2019t lose ourselves to motherhood and taking care of everyone else. There are habits and activities we can build into the fabric of our lives that cost no money and bring great reward.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, without further adieu\u2026<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3adf698 elementor-widget-divider--separator-type-pattern elementor-widget-divider--no-spacing elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"3adf698\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\" style=\"--divider-pattern-url: url(&quot;data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=&#039;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&#039; preserveAspectRatio=&#039;xMidYMid meet&#039; overflow=&#039;visible&#039; height=&#039;100%&#039; viewBox=&#039;0 0 117 26&#039; fill=&#039;black&#039; stroke=&#039;none&#039;%3E%3Cpath d=&#039;M3,1.5C5,4.9,6,8.8,6,13s-1.7,8.1-5,11.5C0.3,21.1,0,17.2,0,13S1,4.9,3,1.5z M16,1.5c2,3.4,3,7.3,3,11.5s-1,8.1-3,11.5c-2-4.1-3-8.3-3-12.5S14,4.3,16,1.5z M29,1.5c2,4.8,3,9.3,3,13.5s-1,7.4-3,9.5c-2-3.4-3-7.3-3-11.5S27,4.9,29,1.5z M41.1,1.5C43.7,4.9,45,8.8,45,13s-1,8.1-3,11.5c-2-3.4-3-7.3-3-11.5S39.7,4.9,41.1,1.5zM55,1.5c2,2.8,3,6.3,3,10.5s-1.3,8.4-4,12.5c-1.3-3.4-2-7.3-2-11.5S53,4.9,55,1.5z M68,1.5c2,3.4,3,7.3,3,11.5s-0.7,8.1-2,11.5c-2.7-4.8-4-9.3-4-13.5S66,3.6,68,1.5z M82,1.5c1.3,4.8,2,9.3,2,13.5s-1,7.4-3,9.5c-2-3.4-3-7.3-3-11.5S79.3,4.9,82,1.5z M94,1.5c2,3.4,3,7.3,3,11.5s-1.3,8.1-4,11.5c-1.3-1.4-2-4.3-2-8.5S92,6.9,94,1.5z M107,1.5c2,2.1,3,5.3,3,9.5s-0.7,8.7-2,13.5c-2.7-3.4-4-7.3-4-11.5S105,4.9,107,1.5z&#039;\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E&quot;);\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-213e9c6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"213e9c6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">50 Free Self-Care Tips for Moms<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-9bde731 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"9bde731\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-97b5c92\" data-id=\"97b5c92\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3c979c1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3c979c1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>1. Go for a walk<\/strong><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s been scientifically proven that exercise, even just walking, <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/fitness-exercise\/mental-benefits-of-walking\">is good for your physical and mental health<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Aside from the vitamin D we get from being outside, it can aide in better sleep, better mood, curbing stress and giving you energy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>2. Read a paper book<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is something extremely therapeutic about slowing down and taking the time to read a paper book. Don\u2019t have any? Go to the library. They\u2019re free. I highly recommend anything by <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3upTxE3\">Brene Brown<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/37wpXDQ\">Glennon Doyle<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3JmAiiY\">Jen Hatmaker<\/a> if you\u2019re a woman on a journey to owning and accepting who you are.<\/span><\/p><p><strong>3. Listen to a podcast<\/strong><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s one of the most accessible ways we can tune in to something other than our own brains and learn, be entertained and connect with the outside world. I love to listen while I drive, shop, walk or just about anything alone. And if you find a good one, it\u2019s like having a portable friend in your pocket you just tune into whenever you have a few minutes. \u00a0&#8220;We Can Do Hard Things&#8221; is a great one by Glennon Doyle.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><strong>4. Social media<\/strong><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Follow people who inspire and encourage and validate you, unfollow the ones who make you feel less than, or shameful or not enough. Use your time on social media to feed yourself good things. It can be a powerful tool. <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-3ae9dac\" data-id=\"3ae9dac\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-674f2dc elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"674f2dc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"667\" height=\"1000\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/diaryofanhonestmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_1910.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-2615 lazyload\" alt=\"Libby Ward in a dark blue tank top and jeans smiling at the camera\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/diaryofanhonestmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_1910.jpg 667w, https:\/\/diaryofanhonestmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_1910-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/diaryofanhonestmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_1910-600x900.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 667px) 100vw, 667px\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"667\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/diaryofanhonestmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_1910.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-2615 lazyload\" alt=\"Libby Ward in a dark blue tank top and jeans smiling at the camera\" srcset=\"https:\/\/diaryofanhonestmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_1910.jpg 667w, https:\/\/diaryofanhonestmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_1910-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/diaryofanhonestmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_1910-600x900.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 667px) 100vw, 667px\" \/><\/noscript>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-373eeef elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"373eeef\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>5. Eat first<\/strong><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So you\u2019re a mom, which means you have kids and most of the time you probably either feed them first or try to eat simultaneously and everyone needs something so you don\u2019t end up eating until it is cold. Do yourself a favour and eat first: the kids will be fine. They will get fed and you won\u2019t be hangry.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><strong>6. Listen to an audiobook<\/strong><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are so many amazing books but as moms we don\u2019t always have the sheer amount of time needed to read an actual book. I love to listen to my favourite books when I walk or clean, or as I am falling asleep. It\u2019s a great habit that can really enrich your life but doesn\u2019t cost money, especially if you can get them through your local library.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><strong>7. Journal<\/strong><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s nothing quite as therapeutic as getting all the words down that you can\u2019t or won\u2019t say out loud to someone. It costs nothing and yet, for me, I feel infinitely lighter once I\u2019ve gotten my thoughts and feelings out for the day. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/diaryofanhonestmom.com\/blog\/3-benefits-of-journal-prompts-for-mental-health\/\">If you need some prompts<\/a><\/strong>, I&#8217;ve got you covered as well.<\/span><\/p><p><strong>8. Meditate<\/strong><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meditation and prayer can be an extremely powerful tool for mindfulness, peace and tuning into yourself. The intentional quiet that we create when we do it has multiple therapeutic benefits and is so good for our overall well-being. If you find it hard to quiet down, there are plenty of apps like Insight Timer to help you really focus on breathing and relaxation techniques.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>9. Do a YouTube yoga video<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are endless YouTube videos that can instruct you on yoga practices, stretching or other physical activities that will leave you feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. If you are looking for a great place to start, try this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=UEEsdXn8oG8\">Wake Up Yoga With Adrienne.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d7213fd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d7213fd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThis page contains affiliate links. 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Commit to a nightly skincare routine and take your time<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chances are you already have some products that you use in your skincare routine. If you are anything like me, you forget, you lose interest, or you feel overwhelmed with another thing to do. Try scheduling time and taking your time to pamper yourself. If you don\u2019t have any products at the moment, I highly recommend a make-at-home natural face mask. If you have green tea, oats, honey or a few other kitchen staples, you have what you need to make a good one!\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>11. Give yourself a manicure<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open up those dusty old cupboards and get your manicure kit and nail polish out. Take a moment to breathe. Clip those nails. File. Soak your hands. Moisturize. Beautify. You\u2019ll be reminded of these moments every time you catch a glimpse of your nails this week. It\u2019ll feel nice.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><strong>12. Take your vitamins\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This goes without saying but when you treat your body well, you are going to feel the benefits, and this one practise is no different. Maybe it will take a little longer to notice, but it\u2019s worth starting this habit. Set a timer in your phone. Everytime to pop those vitamins you are saying to yourself \u201cI matter too!\u201d<\/span><\/p><p><strong>13. Drink more water<\/strong><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is a reason this one is on every self-care to do known to mankind. Because it is important and it works. Drink some water, feel the difference.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>14. Go for a walk or drive with a friend<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes what we need more than anything else in this world, especially as moms, is real human connection. Don\u2019t wait for a fancy night out. Go out for a walk after the kids are in bed, go for a drive on a Saturday afternoon. Just see a real human and share about the hard stuff and the fun stuff. We were made for connection.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>15. Dance in the kitchen<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I literally have a playlist called <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/playlist\/5TCzP4d6IRIjg8SdwTIbUE?si=PBFOFUkdSPGPx_onK0ehog\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201c<strong>feeeeeelll gooooood<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d on my Spotify, and I know that when I need a pick me up, I can just hit play, crank the tunes and dance it out. It ALWAYS makes me feel better about life no matter what I am going through. Dance it out girl. <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d57162 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3d57162\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Self-Care For Moms is a Necessity <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-2438844 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2438844\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-bd5f089\" data-id=\"bd5f089\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4a60610 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4a60610\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>16. Write a ta-da list<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ve heard of a \u201cto do\u201d list but have you heard of a \u201cta-da\u201d list? You write it at the end of the day or after completing any number of tasks. Nothing makes me feel more accomplished than to write down all the things I\u2019ve gotten done in a day. And if the only thing on there is \u201ckept kids alive\u201d then you\u2019re doing alright. Give yourself some credit.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>17. Nap<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Naps are God\u2019s gift to the world. If you can fit one in, take it. No, you can\u2019t ALWAYS sleep when the baby sleeps, but once in a while it is exactly what you need. And if you\u2019ve got a support person around\u2026don\u2019t feel guilty. Say adios and hit the hay. Naps are magical.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>18. Sleep in\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Again with the sleep. It is biologically necessary for us to get enough sleep in order to function, to be healthy, to be happy and to do everything else we need to do in a day. If you aren\u2019t sleeping enough, that is a huge problem that will affect everything else. Not so sure about that? Check out this post from sleep expert Amanda Jeswon and baby\u2019s best sleep on<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/diaryofanhonestmom.com\/blog\/sleep-isnt-optional-self-care-its-a-necessity-especially-for-moms\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong> the connection between self-care and sleep<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>19. Do your makeup<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take some time and put together a look you might not normally try. Take the time to use more than what you usually do. Take some time to watch a tutorial. Whatever your tactic, lean in to pre-motherhood you and make yourself feel beautiful- even if you aren\u2019t going anywhere.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-a467de5\" data-id=\"a467de5\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7cc4b54 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7cc4b54\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CbcpdnXjfMl\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); 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font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CbcpdnXjfMl\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\">A post shared by The Honest Mom (Libby) (@diaryofanhonestmom)<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/blockquote> <script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a3ec6e1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"a3ec6e1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/diaryofanhonestmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_2933-300x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-2557 lazyload\" alt=\"Libby Ward reading a book, photo focus on hands\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/diaryofanhonestmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_2933-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/diaryofanhonestmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_2933-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/diaryofanhonestmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_2933-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/diaryofanhonestmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_2933-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/diaryofanhonestmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_2933-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/diaryofanhonestmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_2933-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/diaryofanhonestmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_2933.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/diaryofanhonestmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_2933-300x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-2557 lazyload\" alt=\"Libby Ward reading a book, photo focus on hands\" srcset=\"https:\/\/diaryofanhonestmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_2933-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/diaryofanhonestmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_2933-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/diaryofanhonestmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_2933-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/diaryofanhonestmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_2933-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/diaryofanhonestmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_2933-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/diaryofanhonestmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_2933-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/diaryofanhonestmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_2933.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/noscript>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5cb40d4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5cb40d4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>20. Forgive someone<\/strong><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Girl. It\u2019s hard. People have hurt you. I know because it is all a part of the human experience. Some people don\u2019t deserve to be in our lives, true. But sometimes, when we hold onto our anger, it hurts us more than it hurts anyone else. Let go of something you have been holding onto. You don\u2019t have to tell them, but sometimes, forgiveness feels like the weight of the world is lifted off of your shoulders.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><strong>21. Forgive yourself<\/strong><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t obsess over something you have done wrong. It is so detrimental to your health. Maybe you need to apologise, but maybe more than that you need to forgive yourself. You are human and therefore prone to making mistakes. Give yourself grace and see what it does for your mental state. I promise that it\u2019s good stuff. \u00a0Check out this <a href=\"https:\/\/diaryofanhonestmom.com\/blog\/what-is-mom-guilt-its-the-worst-and-grace-is-the-answer-tips-for-kicking-guilt-to-the-curb\/\">blog post on mom guilt<\/a> if you are struggling with this one.<\/span><\/p><p><strong>22. Actually get dressed<\/strong><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This one goes especially out to the stay-at-home moms and the work-from-home moms. It is SO easy to not get ready for the day when it feels pointless and you are not going out in public every day. But I tell you this: You WILL feel better if you do. Even something as simple as changing out of your PJ\u2019s into some clean leggings and putting in some earrings will help. It\u2019s definitely a mood booster.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d3df911 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d3df911\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>23. Say some positive affirmations<\/strong><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Girl, this is the good stuff. Want to hear my favourite one? \u201cBe who you are and what you feel. Because those who matter don\u2019t mind and those who mind don\u2019t matter\u201d- Dr. Seuss. But you don\u2019t have to use mine. Check out<\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oprahdaily.com\/life\/relationships-love\/g25629970\/positive-affirmations\/\"> these affirmations shared by Oprah<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Saying good stuff to yourself daily is a lovely thing to do for you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><strong>24. Sing loudly in the car<\/strong><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I\u2019ve literally got a playlist full of ballads and other nostalgic songs that I\u2019ve loved throughout the years and when I need to get all the feelings out I drive around playing them and singing them as loudly as possible. It feels incredible.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>25. Make a Tiktok<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes what we need most is to create and connect. To be heard and seen by those in the world who know or don\u2019t know us but who might encourage us or let us know we aren\u2019t alone. You don\u2019t need a huge platform, that is the beauty of Tiktok. Just create.\u00a0 While you are there check out the hashtag #therapytok<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0e750d2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0e750d2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CbSpRZ6vwaD\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\"><div style=\"padding:16px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CbSpRZ6vwaD\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" background:#FFFFFF; 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border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg)\"><\/div><\/div><div style=\"margin-left: auto;\"> <div style=\" width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div> <div style=\" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div><\/div><\/div> <div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\"> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div><\/div><\/a><p style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CbSpRZ6vwaD\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\">A post shared by The Honest Mom (Libby) (@diaryofanhonestmom)<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/blockquote> <script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c1169f9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c1169f9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Stop gatekeeping Self-Care, Self-Care For Moms should be free<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bbee72e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bbee72e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>26. Cook a meal YOU enjoy<\/strong><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How often do we plan our meals throughout the week based on what is easy or what everybody else is going to eat? It becomes so second nature and sometimes we forget that what we like and want is important too. <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So make a meal you like for once. And while you\u2019re doing it, think of all the ways you deserve things you like. If the kids don\u2019t like it? They can have a piece of toast and some fruit- they\u2019ll be fine.<\/span><\/p><p><strong>27. Make your bed<\/strong><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s a lot of work. Maybe it feels pointless because it\u2019s just going to get messed up anyway. But when you\u2019ve done it you\u2019ll feel good and it\u2019ll set you up for the day. You can thank yourself when you crawl into later that night. You won\u2019t regret it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><strong>28. Follow a schedule<\/strong><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Boring right? Nah. Schedules help with everything from lowering our stress levels, to making life predictable for the kids so that they feel more secure and ask less questions, to making sure we\u2019re only taking on a manageable load etc. Make a schedule, and stick to it. I promise it\u2019s an important part of self-care.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><strong>29. Do an artsy YouTube tutorial<\/strong><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">My kids love to do art tutorials. But did you know they have them for adults? And that they are super therapeutic? <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=NoIgdt-uQR0\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This one<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is even focused on finding your inner peace.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>30. Do something kind for someone<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It feels good to do good. It helps us connect and it gives us purpose. Maybe you can visit an elderly relative or drop off some freshly baked cookies. Maybe you can shovel your elderly neighbour\u2019s driveway.\u00a0 It might sound like more work that you don\u2019t have time to do, but sometimes when we make space for lending a hand to others it comes right back at us. And, it feels good.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c9b09f7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c9b09f7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>31. Tell someone you love them<\/strong><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We don\u2019t do this enough. Take a moment to contact someone in your life who you love or appreciate, and tell them that you do. You\u2019ll be surprised by how such a small act can go a long way- for both them, and for you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>32. Listen to a TedTalk<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are so many good ones. You can easily search up \u201cmotivational speeches\u201d on YouTube or you can start with one of my faves \u201c<\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=iCvmsMzlF7o\">The Power of Vulnerability by Brene Brown<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d. This will be time well spent.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>33. Plan a made-up dream vacation<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s seriously one of my favourite pastimes. There is a reason we love to dream. It takes us away from reality for a little while. You don\u2019t need to actually go on the trip. But start a Pinterest board and plan a dream trip. It is actually super fun.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>34. Say no to something<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Boundaries are a girl&#8217;s best friend. Many of us have said yes too many times and then regretted it. Too many of us are overcommitted. Too many of us are perfectionists or people pleasers. When we say no to things that are \u201check yeses\u201d we have the time and energy to give to the things that ARE things we want to do. We can\u2019t do it all. What can you cancel? What can you say no to?<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dc71a9b elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"dc71a9b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/diaryofanhonestmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/jon-tyson-KKkPgdLwKjo-unsplash-225x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-2703 lazyload\" alt=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/diaryofanhonestmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/jon-tyson-KKkPgdLwKjo-unsplash-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/diaryofanhonestmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/jon-tyson-KKkPgdLwKjo-unsplash-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/diaryofanhonestmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/jon-tyson-KKkPgdLwKjo-unsplash-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/diaryofanhonestmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/jon-tyson-KKkPgdLwKjo-unsplash-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/diaryofanhonestmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/jon-tyson-KKkPgdLwKjo-unsplash-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/diaryofanhonestmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/jon-tyson-KKkPgdLwKjo-unsplash-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/diaryofanhonestmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/jon-tyson-KKkPgdLwKjo-unsplash-225x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-2703 lazyload\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/diaryofanhonestmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/jon-tyson-KKkPgdLwKjo-unsplash-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/diaryofanhonestmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/jon-tyson-KKkPgdLwKjo-unsplash-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/diaryofanhonestmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/jon-tyson-KKkPgdLwKjo-unsplash-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/diaryofanhonestmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/jon-tyson-KKkPgdLwKjo-unsplash-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/diaryofanhonestmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/jon-tyson-KKkPgdLwKjo-unsplash-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/diaryofanhonestmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/jon-tyson-KKkPgdLwKjo-unsplash-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/noscript>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5b57ca7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5b57ca7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>35. Turn off your phone<\/strong><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While our phones can connect us to the world around us, educate us and act as tools that make our lives easier\u2026they can ALSO be <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/12-ways-your-smartphone-is-making-your-life-worse-2018-6\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>detrimental to our physical and mental health<\/strong>. <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you can, turn your phone off and put your phone down. Be still and quiet or connect with the humans around you. It\u2019s good for you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>36. Floss your teeth<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This isn\u2019t just about flossing. Many of us find flossing to be mundane and honestly just don\u2019t want to do it even though we know it is important for our oral health. But what are you avoiding that you know is good for your mental health? Or your physical health? What is your \u201cflossing\u201d? Try to do that more.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><strong>37. Call an old friend<\/strong><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Old friends can really really be great. As moms, it can be so easy to lose touch with people who we don\u2019t see anymore. It\u2019s hard to get out of the house, to work around naps, to socialise outside of home and work, or even just to maintain the friends that are current! Some of my best conversations have been over the old fashioned telephone with a friend who used to get me, and to my surprise, still does. So schedule it, and talk. It can be so good.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><strong>38. Bake\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mmmmmmmm. Yummy things have a special place in my heart. Yummy things that are straight out of the oven do even more. Yummy things that are straight out of the oven that I made with my own hands are a special kind of therapy. There is so much beauty in creating things. So if you can, bake.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>39. Make a playlist and share it with friends<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Music is so good for the soul. The nostalgia I get from making playlists of music I used to love is palpable. Make happy, sad, fun, melancholic, high energy, or angry playlists. Make them all and share them around. Music is so good.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><strong>40. Make an affirmation board<\/strong><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So maybe you don\u2019t want to say the words out loud to yourself, but how about a physical board, a section on your fridge, a Pinterest board? Find a place in your life to collect the words that encourage and inspire you. And then look at it every day, especially in the moments you feel like you have nothing else for yourself- because sometimes, motherhood can feel that way.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-393cf69 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"393cf69\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<blockquote class=\"tiktok-embed\" cite=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@diaryofanhonestmom\/video\/7077163644139654406\" data-video-id=\"7077163644139654406\" style=\"max-width: 605px;min-width: 325px;\" > <section> <a target=\"_blank\" title=\"@diaryofanhonestmom\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@diaryofanhonestmom\">@diaryofanhonestmom<\/a> Our beliefs about ourselves &#38; our roles have a massive impact <a title=\"momlife\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/momlife\">#momlife<\/a> <a title=\"motherhoodunplugged\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/motherhoodunplugged\">#motherhoodunplugged<\/a> <a title=\"realmomlife\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/realmomlife\">#realmomlife<\/a> <a title=\"honestmotherhood\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/honestmotherhood\">#honestmotherhood<\/a> <a title=\"momtruth\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/momtruth\">#momtruth<\/a> <a title=\"selfcare\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/selfcare\">#selfcare<\/a> <a title=\"momselfcare\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/momselfcare\">#momselfcare<\/a> <a target=\"_blank\" title=\"\u266c Tom&#39;s Diner - AnnenMayKantereit &#38; Giant Rooks\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/music\/Tom's-Diner-7039358292132367109\">\u266c Tom&#39;s Diner &#8211; AnnenMayKantereit &#38; Giant Rooks<\/a> <\/section> <\/blockquote> <script async src=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-53e87c1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"53e87c1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>41. Play a phone game<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are so many games we can play on our phone. Personally, I forget. But they can actually be so fun and a great way to engage our brains and have some fun without spending money or leaving the house or logging on to social media. Candy Crush anyone?!<\/span><\/p><p><strong>42. Make a fancy coffee<\/strong><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So you don\u2019t have money to go to Starbucks but do you have coffee at home? Can you whip up some milk and put some froth on top? Can you swirl some caramel on that thing? Do it. And then put the TV on for the kids and leave the room to drink it in silence. Enjoy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>43. Tell everyone to leave you alone\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So maybe you don\u2019t want to DO another thing. Maybe you are exhausted. Maybe to all the things. Drop all the other things and all the excuses. If your partner is there: TELL THEM YOU NEED THIS. Don\u2019t wait for them to offer. Don\u2019t expect them to read your mind. Just tell them. Home alone with the kids? That sucks. If they are old enough, tell them to give you a few minutes. If they are young, that sucks. Admit it. Then, the next time you get a chance- take a break.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>44. Re-Watch Your Favourite TV Show<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let&#8217;s be honest it is probably Friends or The Office. Whatever it is, it was your favourite for a reason and it&#8217;s likely to be a feel- good time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>45. Watch an old favourite feel-good movie<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is nothing like it. Personally, Bridesmaids does it for me. Or an Adam Sandler movie. Or Jim Carey. There are so many good ones. Find one and numb out and watch. It\u2019s a good thing.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>46. Donate your clothes that no longer fit<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It feels yucky to have a closet full of things that don\u2019t fit and clothes that remind us we don\u2019t look like what we used to anymore. Our worth is not tied to the size of our bodies anymore. Get rid of the stuff that doesn\u2019t fit. You don\u2019t need that negativity in your life.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e302e26 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"e302e26\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/diaryofanhonestmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/clarisse-meyer-UISgcA0yLrA-unsplash-2-200x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-2568 lazyload\" alt=\"Two girls walking down the sidewalk with backpacks on\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/diaryofanhonestmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/clarisse-meyer-UISgcA0yLrA-unsplash-2-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/diaryofanhonestmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/clarisse-meyer-UISgcA0yLrA-unsplash-2-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/diaryofanhonestmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/clarisse-meyer-UISgcA0yLrA-unsplash-2.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/diaryofanhonestmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/clarisse-meyer-UISgcA0yLrA-unsplash-2-200x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-2568 lazyload\" alt=\"Two girls walking down the sidewalk with backpacks on\" srcset=\"https:\/\/diaryofanhonestmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/clarisse-meyer-UISgcA0yLrA-unsplash-2-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/diaryofanhonestmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/clarisse-meyer-UISgcA0yLrA-unsplash-2-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/diaryofanhonestmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/clarisse-meyer-UISgcA0yLrA-unsplash-2.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/noscript>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4931e12 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4931e12\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>47. Make yourself pretty and post a no shame selfie<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You aren\u2019t vain. You are allowed to feel pretty. Do your make-up. Put on clothes that feel good. Go make-up-free and find your best light. Take the picture. Accept the compliments. You are allowed. It feels good.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>48. Go window shopping<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So you have no money to spend. Go look at pretty things and dream about the future. Try some clothes on that you can\u2019t afford. Try on a fancy dress even though you may not have a place to wear it. Imagine you are someone else. It\u2019s just for fun. You\u2019re allowed to do things that are just for fun.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>49. Create a gratitude list<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No matter what is going on, you have something to be thankful and grateful for. Write the things down. Think about it. Think about how far you have come. It\u2019s a really really good self-care practise and has <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/benefits-of-gratitude-practice\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>endless benefits<\/strong>.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>50. Ask for a big hug<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s so simple, but can be so good. It can be a partner, a parent, a friend, any trusted person. There\u2019s scientific evidence that <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/greatergood.berkeley.edu\/article\/item\/four_ways_hugs_are_good_for_your_health\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>hugs are REALLY REALLY good for you<\/strong>.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-81b5175 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"81b5175\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Moms Need self-Care. What\u2019s Stopping you?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-1932df6 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1932df6\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-a678b15\" data-id=\"a678b15\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c8bc28b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c8bc28b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are 3 things that CAN get in the way of self-care:<\/span><\/p><p><b>Your mindset<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You need to acknowledge your own needs before you can prioritize them. You need to believe you are worth prioritizing before you make the changes. This part starts with you. <\/span><\/p><p><b>Your wallet<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The commercial industry and social media like to make us think that self-care is spa weekends away and hokey expensive personal care products. This is your proof that self-care can be free. AND\u2026<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/diaryofanhonestmom.com\/blog\/self-care-tips-for-moms-with-a-low-budget\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>this post has some tips for self-care for moms on a small budget<\/strong>. <\/span><\/a><\/p><p><b>Your time\/support<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As moms it is extra difficult to find time for ourselves when we are already needed at most points of the day and already pulled in so many different directions. I encourage you to communicate with the people in your life who support you (your partner, parent or friends) to step in and give you chances to practise self-care. If you feel like you are lacking support, read this post I<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/diaryofanhonestmom.com\/blog\/10-self-care-tips-for-moms-with-little-to-no-support-system\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong> wrote on self-care tips for those without support<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-ab74895\" data-id=\"ab74895\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9bfef46 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9bfef46\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/CaqBkaFAqdv\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; 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