When was the last time you had “me-time” and how did you spend that time?
I was very lucky and got a few hours to myself a few Thursdays ago and went got beautified lol. I went and got my eyelashes done and eyebrows. It was heaven not having to hear the children fighting for those couple of hours.
What are some of your favourite ways to practice self care?
It’s important as women to know that we can still self-care even without the money and hours spent away from home. My favourites ways to self-care are long hot showers where I sit in the bottom of the shower and just enjoy the peace. Face mask or hair treatments. Even reading once the kids are put to bed. Washing can wait – it’ll be there tomorrow.
What advice would you give to mamas struggling to create “me-time”? How do you make time in your schedule for yourself?
It’s harder to create “me time” when they’re younger I think. Only because they really are so demanding. But it gets easier I promise! 18 months old is our current youngest (for the next 4 weeks anyway) and she’s finally playing by herself for a little, I don’t want to jinx myself but she’s only just started sleeping through the night! I find time to look after me when she naps or when all the kids go to bed at night. My husband and I haven’t had a date night in a long time but we do spend time together where we can. He also is very happy for me to leave the house for a couple of hours if we have some spare money and go get a pedicure.