When was the last time you had “me-time” and how did you spend that time?
This is a tough question. I feel like as a mom, you find new ways to incorporate “me-time” into your life. For me, me-time is something as simple as taking a long hot bath at the end of the day, or taking time to meditate at the end of the week to process my own emotions and enter the new week with a clear headspace. I won’t lie and say that finding me-time is easy when you have two small children, but it’s still important to find that time for yourself because at the end of the day, you are still your own person aside from being a mother.
What are some of your favourite ways to practice self care?
For me, at least lately, I have been practicing self-care more internally than externally. I have been making a conscious effort to be more gentle with myself mentally and emotionally. I am also starting to focus more on a healthier lifestyle when it comes to eating and drinking, especially after having a second baby not too long after your first, your body just doesn’t bounce back as quickly as it used to.
What advice would you give to mamas struggling to create “me-time”? How do you make time in your schedule for yourself?
My one piece of advice to other moms, especially new moms, is to always remember that before you were a mom, you were you. If you neglect your own self-care, other aspects of your life will suffer as well. It is hard to find a balance in the thick of things, so whenever you have a quiet moment, whether that be early in the morning, during nap time, or after the kids go to sleep, take a little time for yourself to do things that make you happy. I can’t ever say that I’ve had a structured schedule when I make time for myself, but I’ve learned that waking up an extra hour earlier or going to bed an hour later helps in the long run when it comes to giving myself the attention that I need from my own self.