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As a mom of two little kids, I know how hard it can get to squeeze in a few minutes for myself.
Sometimes just 10 minutes of alone time can be a miracle!
While kids are very important to parents, it is equally important for parents to have a bit of time off.
Practising self-care at home can be made simple by following little tricks to rewind and relax.
Remember practising self-care allows you to perform better and gives you the much-needed break you deserve. You’ll find yourself enjoying all the noise, laughter and mess, a lot better than if you were an exhausted and tired mom.
Mom burnout is a real thing and it can happen to anyone who doesn’t have a little self-care system in place.
To ease into a mommy self-care routine, I have put together a list of tips that moms can introduce into a daily routine.
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Self-care tips for busy moms
1. Power Nap – A short 20-minute power nap, will allow you to wake up feeling refreshed
2. Head Massage – We often neglect to do this, but head massage does help in a bit of relaxation. You can do this yourself at home with a bit of warm coconut oil. It also helps to rehydrate your hair.
3. Warm Shower – I love to follow a head massage with a warm bath. Even without a massage, a shower refreshes your body.
4. Home facial – Forget the fancy shop bought face scrubs, just use an oats or sugar face scrub to get rid of dead skin. Simply mixing a teaspoon of oats with a couple of drops of water is a quick and gentle homemade face scrub solution.
5. Hand care – In winter when your hands get dry, opt for milk soak. Let your hands sit in a bowl of milk for 10 minutes and rinse after.
6. Cucumber eye care – This old school cucumber for the eyes trick always works like magic for tired moms.
7. Pluck and trim eyebrows – Once a week, find a few minutes to pluck and reshape your eyebrows. Letting them overgrow gets harder to maintain.
8. Moisturise after a shower – Your body deserves a lot of care even if you are a busy mom. Make sure to dry brush once or twice a week and moisturise after a shower.
9. Yoga or pilates to relax your muscles
10. Meditate to calm your mind
11. Read the Bible. Something we need to get into the habit of doing every morning or at night. Twice a day would be great! Here is one of my favourite scriptures to pray for kids.
12. Vision board – This is nothing but a board in your room with clippings of photos, motivational quotes and goals. They have a positive effect on the mind, every time you look at it – accelerating self-improvement.
13. Indoor stress relieving plants – Plants such as Lavender and chamomile are said to have a soothing effect.
14. Buy an essential oil diffuser to spread the aroma in your home
15. Follow a productive self-care morning routine
16. Start a hobby. Pinterest and Youtube are great for this.
17. Create a Side hustle – Here are some flexible options for moms – online proofreading, virtual bookkeeping and Pinterest virtual assistant.
18. Nutritious Meal – Stay healthy as a family with this Eat at Home meal plan. Also, be sure to check out this website that gives you recipe ideas for leftover food in your fridge or pantry!
19. Digital Detox – Choose one day of the week where you go without checking your emails or social media updates.
20. Have a cleaning routine – Here’s one to help moms overwhelmed by mess!
21. Declutter – With little kids at home, I always say less is more. A minimalist living helps to eliminate clutter and making cleaning a breeze. Print this free decluttering checklist.
22. Store things in clear jars – Staples like rice, cereal and pasta are best stored in transparent containers, so you are aware of when they are about to run out.
23. Organise pantry items in neat baskets – Staying organized reduces half the stress in the kitchen
24. Label everything in your stock cupboard
25. Have a list for everything – Cozi is a free shopping app and a scheduler for busy moms to stay on top of things. I highly recommend you check it out here!
26. Meal plan for the week – Download this free printable and write down your meal ideas for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Not only does this eliminate brainstorming last-minute dinner ideas – but it also helps organize your shopping.
27. Kids at home? Give them a routine so they get into some good habits as they grow
28. Read a good book
29. Pick a motivational Podcast and listen
30. Journalling – Have a gratitude journal, bullet journal or a prayer journal to pour out your thoughts. If you don’t have your own planner for this year, you can get one here.
31. Talk to someone that makes you happy
32. Get help – Whether its a member of your family, a friend or outside help – if you need it don’t hesitate to ask. You don’t have to do it all. You are already a supermom – and you know it! Get help to reduce the burden
33. Check out some meditation apps like the Calm App
34. Try fitness apps like My Fitness Pal
35. Shop for yourself – buy a new outfit online. Here’s a handy tip – use the Honey browser extension to get the latest coupon codes at the online checkout. It’s free to use and can save you a ton of money shopping
36. Upgrade or Reorganise home – decor, furniture to give your home a facelift and a mood lift for yourself!
37. Try out a new skill online – never too late to learn something new. Check out this free 2 month trial with Skillshare to access thousands of online courses.
38. Connect with other moms
39. Get a new hair cut
40. Indulge in a nice dessert – why not!
41. Cook a comfort meal
42. Get fit. Here are over 50 ideas to help you stay fit, even as a busy mom!
43. Make a smoothie
44. Try these fun and cheap outdoor activities
46. Don’t hold on to stress and negativity – find a stress release
47. Date yourself – Go out for a coffee and read a book while you just let your mind relax and watch the world around you. I enjoy going out by myself like this and get a little break from the routine.
48. Watch a funny YouTube video
49. Check out something interesting on Pinterest – DIY ideas are great!
50. Connect with friends
51. Phone family members
52. Invite someone over for dinner
53. Have a dance party with the kids
54. Follow a nighttime beauty routine
55. Aim for 8 hours of sleep
56. Unplug from your phone at least an hour before bedtime. This puts you in a relaxed mood and helps you sleep better
57. Have a comfortable pillow and mattress for a good night’s sleep
58. Recreate a spa feeling at home – candles or essential oil. You can also get yourself this self-care subscription box to pamper yourself.
59. Buy a new kitchen accessory that might be useful. Something you’ve always wanted
60. Learn a new cuisine
61. Watch a movie on Netflix
62. Enjoy a zoo experience at home with your kids
63. Dry brush your body
64. Try out a new tea
65. Have an instant indulging breakfast
66. If you work from home, follow this work-at-home routine that you can follow, even with kids at home
67. Have a fun bbq in the backyard with the family
68. Be kind to someone
69. Post something nice and encouraging on social media
70. Plan a birthday in advance
71. Decide on a vacation destination
72. Start a fitness routine at home – Zumba/pilates
73. Begin adult colouring
74. Make a fun craft
75. Go for a run or a walk
76. Relax at the park
77. Visit the local farm
78. Go strawberry picking
79. Join pottery classes
80. Go for a craft workshop
There you go!
Being a mom doesn’t mean you have to hold on to responsibilities and follow a rule book. If there are days where you don’t feel like cooking or cleaning – it’s ok!
Take a break.
You don’t have to run a routine and not press the pause button if you need to.
As a work-at-home mom myself, some days I just enjoy taking an afternoon nap with the kids or having a take away for dinner.
There’s nothing wrong with that.
I believe every mom deserves it!
