Self-Care is Not Selfish
For those of you that think self-care is selfish, think again. Self-care is an incredibly important part of your wellbeing, allowing you to be the best mom and person you can be. Self-care is all about prioritizing yourself for a period of time to refresh, relax, and rejuvenate. Moms who prioritize their own self-care are more patient and productive than those moms who don’t make time for self-care. Self-care aficionados are more relaxed and focussed on meeting the demands of motherhood.
If you’re the type who feels like a guilty mom whenever you put yourself first, remember the wise advice you hear from the flight attendant during the safety checks before your plane takes off. They instruct you if the oxygen mask falls down to first put the mask on your face before assisting others. And yes, this includes your kids. The reason is they need you to be strong, safe, and taken care of in order to best take care of the kids. Participating in self-care is no different. Taking care of your body, mind, and emotional self first provides you the strength you need to be the best mom and best version of yourself you can possibly be.
Here are a few affirmations to remind us to prioritize our self-care:
“It's not selfish to love yourself, take care of yourself, and make your happiness a priority. It's necessary.” - Mandy Hale
“To love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance!” - Oscar Wilde
“Practice self-rescue first before you 'help' someone else” ― Maureen Joyce Connolly, Little Lovely Things
“Self care is not a waste of time. Self care makes your use of time more sustainable.” - Jackie Viramontez
“Be kinder to yourself. And then let your kindness flood the world.”― Pema Chodron
“Self-care is never a selfish act—it is simply good stewardship of the only gift I have, the gift I was put on earth to offer to others.” ~ Parker Palmer.
Just remember, self-care is not something that needs to be elaborate or complicated. Simply spending a few minutes to yourself each day counts towards maintaining your self-care. If you’re stuck on what to do for self-care or are having a hard time fitting it into your daily routine, try our SELF-CARE FREEBIE to help you get on track with making yourself a priority every single day. A healthy and happy mom is a strong and wonderful mom.
