Taking Moments For Yourself - Keeping Sane!

I think as a wife and mother we often think of everyone first and ourselves last. A while ago I heard another mom say she try's to do something nice for herself everyday. I thought about it and realized that was so important, happy mom means everyone else is happy. I along with many women know what it feels like to loose yourself. Laundry, cooking, cleaning, diapers so on and so on that take up almost your entire day! So I follow this moms example with some modifications.

I try to do one thing just for myself everyday, it usually happens during the nap times or after everyone has gone to bed. I will either paint my nails, actually do my hair not just the mom bun, or put on some nicer make-up than the quick 5 minutes in a hurry to leave the house treatment. I might instead make a fancy hot chocolate or cappuccino. Even writing a blog post is something I do just for me that happens to be fun for my friends and family. These help decompress yourself and relax for that little battery recharge we need.

They aren't much but these little things do make me feel good and for those few more minutes I am just me! Most of these are just 10-15 minute things, yet make me feel more like my younger self. I encourage all moms to just try everyday to think about doing a little something for yourself it might not even happen everyday, some days are way to chaotic I know.

Plus keeping your sanity is good for the whole family!