Easy Ways Moms Can Show Themselves Self Love
Self love is an incredibly important part of motherhood. It is a foundation that should be steady and strong to take us through each day. At the end of the day, the big question is, “If you don't love yourself and show yourself love, who will do it for you?” Of course we have people who love and care for us, but it needs to start with us as a foundation. This is also a great message to show our kids as they get older. Here are a few easy ways to incorporate more self love into our daily routines.
Stay connected with people you care about.
Think about the list of people you care about the most. Maybe it’s people you’re close to, your mentors or role models, or those that you wish you could see more often but share an inseparable bond with. Make sure you keep those connections strong and check in with them often. This might happen in short bursts like making plans for a phone call or coffee date. Or this could be a longer and more complicated ordeal like a girls night out or even a weekend away with these A-list individuals. Regardless of what you plan to do, make it a priority for your own self love to spend time with the people that make you feel whole.
Add activities that amp up self love.
Think about simple things you can easily add into your routine that would make you feel more self love. Choose one or two things to focus on next week and make it a priority to maintain these new activities. This might look like adding in more mindfulness to an activity you already enjoy, like walking. For example, on a walk, practice paying attention to what’s really in front of you. Just observe, without judgment, what you see, feel, smell, hear, and experience as you walk. This is a great way to feel more connected to yourself and give your body and brain time to reset from all the outside distractions we typically endure each day.
Connect with your kids individually.
Many times we can get wrapped up in the family unit as a whole. There are so many moving parts and pieces that slowing down and enjoying things one at a time can really help you lean into self love. Take time to just be with your kids individually and do something they enjoy doing. Don’t rush or place a time limit and see what happens. This could be playing pretend with your littles, or tossing around a basketball with your older kids. Either way, you’ll leave feeling more connected to them and more appreciative of them as a person.
