4 Ways That Mama's Can Take Care of Themselves

Self-care is one of the most important things a Mother can do. When you take care of yourself, you're able to take better care of the ones you love. Here are a few areas that you can focus on with some inspiration on how to apply self-care to your own life.

Emotionally

Taking care of your emotions means taking control over how you react to life's problems. You can focus on your emotions by journaling your thoughts, trying meditation techniques when you feel overwhelmed and by reciting affirmations to put your emotions in their place. Think about what triggers negative emotions in your life and do what you can to eliminate it!

Physically

Taking care of yourself physically involves eating right and getting some movement in. When you're physically in a good place, it's easier for the rest of yourself to follow. Try eating a cleaner diet, adding some supplements to your routine, exercising a few times a week and including new healthy recipes to your menu plan. Your body is a temple and it's important to treat it with the care it needs! Pay attention to your body when it says it's hungry or thirsty and watch your physique change!

 

Mentally

Just because you're a parent doesn't mean that you can let your mind go to waste! Make it a goal to constantly be teaching yourself something new. This could mean reading a challenging book, taking a class, or learning a new language. You never stop learning!

 

Spiritually

Connecting with something bigger than yourself is proven to calm anxiety, heal your body, and give you a greater sense of purpose. Prayer, reading the Bible and practicing the art of living a moral life refreshes you from the inside out. If you've never tried it before, now is a great time!

There are so many simple ways to pamper yourself from buying a new book to taking a long bath. When you take care of yourself, your family gets the best version of you and you're less likely to have a bad attitude towards them. Try using a few of the above ideas and see what difference you can make in your health!

How do you take care of yourself?
March 18, 2016 by Irina Hubbard
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