by Prue Henschke | Jun 21, 2020 | Two minutes with interview series
When was the last time you had “me-time” and how did you spend that time?
I think “me-time” is super important, especially for a new mom where everything is new and overwhelming. Every morning I wake up before my girl, have a quick 40 minute workout, take a hot shower, make a hot coffee and get ready for the day. Yes, it means waking up a little early but for me it makes me feel like me!
What are some of your favourite ways to practice self care?
My favourite ways to practice self-care are getting a manicure and pedicure, doing an at home facial and fueling my body with nourishing foods and daily movement.
What advice would you give to mamas struggling to create “me-time”? How do you make time in your schedule for yourself?
“Me-time” and self-care is going to look different for everyone but it is so important for our sanity mamas! The way I look at it is, in order for me to take care of my little, I need to be my best self so I need to take care of me! Write it down in a day planner or on a calendar. Schedule it as date with yourself, it’s not selfish, it’s essential. Even if it’s 10 minutes a day, I promise it will make a difference.
I’m a morning person, so I schedule my me-time in the morning when everyone is still sleeping. The house is quiet and I do what I need to do!
by Prue Henschke | Jun 9, 2020 | Two minutes with interview series
When was the last time you had “me-time” and how did you spend that time?
This morning, I went for a walk with a friend (standing 2m apart) before my husband had to leave for work. I also grabbed myself a coffee on the way home.
What are some of your favourite ways to practice self care?
Waking up before my kids, to drink a coffee in silence, gratitude journaling, putting on my essential oil diffuser each day, having a bath, exercising, getting my nails done (not at the moment obviously) and catching up with friends (doing this via zoom currently).
What advice would you give to mamas struggling to create “me-time”? How do you make time in your schedule for yourself?
You need to fit your own oxygen mask before you fit others. Taking care of ourselves as mums is so important, not only for ourselves but for our kids, particularly at the moment as a lot of us have our kids at home with us far more than usual. For me, fitting self care in means getting up before my kids. They are early risers (anywhere between 5-6am) so sometimes that means setting my alarm for 4:30am. I’m not typically a morning person, but I feel so much better if I’ve had that quiet time at the start of the day. I also talk to my husband about what I need and when he can be with the kids so I can do that (at the moment it’s going for a run as soon as he walks in the door from work).
by Prue Henschke | May 26, 2020 | Two minutes with interview series
When was the last time you had “me-time” and how did you spend that time?
The last time I had me-time was on the 12th March which was my Birthday. I spent it having a very rare bath (alone!) with bubbles and champagne!
What are some of your favourite ways to practice self care?
Some of my favourite ways to practice self care are:
- Doing my nails
- Having a shower and hair wash and taking my time in doing so
- Baking sweet treats
- Practising make up looks
What advice would you give to mamas struggling to create “me-time”? How do you make time in your schedule for yourself?
The advice I would give is set a time to do something for yourself. Try 5 minutes every day! It’s so hard and I struggle to do it but it’s so important to be able to have just a few minutes each day to stop and think. This has just reminded me that I may actually try mindfulness and meditation once the kids are in bed.
by Prue Henschke | May 12, 2020 | Two minutes with interview series
When was the last time you had “me-time” and how did you spend that time?
I work full time and I also parent full time with no childcare (made possible by a very hands-on dad, fortunately). But this means I basically have zero time to myself. I am an early riser and even more so now that I have my son - so my ‘me time’ happens around 4:45/5 am to 7 am. I love being awake before everyone else and immersing myself in the quiet of the house, my thoughts, and a little work before it goes bonkers a few hours later.
What are some of your favourite ways to practice self care?
I work for self care. That might sound a little funny to some, but I work for myself and I find the work I do extremely rewarding. I think self care isn’t just about relaxing - it can be anything so long as it ignites and maintains a flame within you.
What advice would you give to mamas struggling to create “me-time”? How do you make time in your schedule for yourself?
Treat it like a meeting or part of a job. Schedule it in your calendar just like you would an appointment for your little one and stick to it. Also, don’t ask permission for ‘me-time’ from your family. It’s your responsibility to give it to yourself. Treat it like it’s non-negotiable, because it is. You don’t ask if it’s ok with everyone if you can go get your teeth cleaned, right? It’s just something you do. You make an appointment and then you go to the dentist. Do the same for your own personal time. And remember, it’s what you need to do to give back to your family. It’s just as important as going to the dentist.
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by Prue Henschke | Apr 28, 2020 | Two minutes with interview series
When was the last time you had “me-time” and how did you spend that time?
I believe it was a few days ago! I snuck down to the basement to sit on the couch and do some online shopping.
What are some of your favourite ways to practice self care?
I love to meditate. To run. To bake. To write. To shop.
What advice would you give to mamas struggling to create “me-time”? How do you make time in your schedule for yourself?
This is hard, because I honestly struggle creating my OWN “me-time”! But I would say to remember that your mental health comes first. If mama ain’t taking care of herself, she won’t be able to take care of everyone else! I’m learning that in very real and hard ways for myself, so I should honestly make better effort in prioritizing “me-time”!
I make time in my schedule for myself by coordinating schedules with my husband. If I know that he is on board, it is alot easier to love myself.
