Get the Alone Time You’ve Been Yearning With Self-Care for Moms

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Hey mamas, are you struggling to get a moment alone? Even just a moment to take a deep breath and escape the chaos in your home? Well, you’re not alone if you are. There are plenty of mothers hiding out in their closets with their cups of coffee just trying to have a moment of peace. While you might have gotten used to your sneaky way to relax, now is the time for some designated self-care for moms.

Moms deserve to treat themselves. After all, being a mom is a full-time job and requires 24/7 duty. So, let’s dive into how you can achieve self-care as a hard-working mama.

Mom Self-Care Getaways

As hard as it might be to leave your kiddos and your partner, even for a night, getting away can be quite therapeutic. Physically removing yourself from the noise and the stress can be beneficial, not only for your ears but for your heart too. You’re in a new environment and treating yourself to some well-deserved time away. While you have this alone time, pamper yourself and take time to relax. Head over to the spa to enjoy a massage or facial. Indulge in the amenities and enjoy yourself. Practicing good self-care makes you a better mom!

Friend time can be much-needed, and here is your chance to take advantage of it. Try having a girls’ trip. It doesn’t have to be big or extravagant, it can be a quick road trip to a nearby bed and breakfast. Visit a couple of wineries, do some shopping or even stay in for the night and make homemade pizzas and watch a movie. Oh to be young again! Chat about what’s happened in your life recently and catch up with each other. Try not to bring the stress of home into your getaway. Remember you’re getting away for a reason. Refresh, reset and relax during this time and don’t forget to have fun!

Take Care of Yourself

Self-care, especially for moms, is all-encompassing and one of the most important practices of self-care is nurturing your physical and mental health. As a mom, you can often feel like you are responsible for everyone else’s health. As a result, this leads to you neglecting your own. But now is the time for you. That’s right, you’re putting yourself and your health first!

Stress almost feels inevitable when you’re a mom. It’s almost like it comes with the job. You’re often left wondering how to navigate and deal with stress. Decompressing is not only important for relieving back pain caused by aging, but also for stress. Try different outlets to deal with stress like running, walking, cleaning or journaling. Check out some journal prompts to help you get started. Choosing an outlet that benefits your mental and physical health is a double whammy!

If stress is impacting your day-to-day life, making you easily anxious or overwhelmed, it’s a good idea to speak to a mental health professional and discuss getting anxiety meds online. Treatment for anxiety can be a simple solution when properly diagnosed by a doctor. Treatment combined with proper coping strategies or stress relieving outlets will help to improve your quality of life and day-to-day living. Proper anxiety treatment will benefit nearly every part of your life. That’s self-care, Mom!

Your To-Do List And Self Care

Crossing off an item on your to-do list is so satisfying. It could mean you’re one step closer to achieving all the cleaning you wanted to get done on a Saturday morning before the kids have woken up and before your spouse is in your way! All jokes aside, getting things done that you have planned gives you a sense of accomplishment.

It might sound silly that getting errands or chores done is a form of self-care, but for all the moms out there, I think you know what we mean. There is something about the completion of your to-do list that makes you feel more relaxed, less stressed, and content. Get super organized with your to-do list and have it be your ultimate self-care practice.

Spend Quality Time With Your Loved Ones

Although it can be tempting to ditch your family for a couple of hours to go get your nails done and grab a Starbucks, spending quality time with your loved ones can be a great form of self-care for moms. Doing things as a family with no distractions is a mother’s dream. Whether you head to a local event altogether, spend the night in for a game night, or bake some yummy cupcakes together, that time is precious. There are so many ways you can have “family fun time”.

Sometimes spending time and creating memories with your family is the best way to get into self-care. Try making this practice a priority and schedule family time every week. Your family will start to look forward to this every week and will truly become a favorite for everyone.

Believe it or not moms, the self-care you’ve been yearning for is possible. It’s just within reach for you to grab and take a hold of. Seize the opportunity to practice self-care, you deserve it.

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Jennifer Weedon Palazzo is the creator/writer/and producer of Mom Cave TV, an online network of comedy shows for moms including Slummy Mummy, Double Leche, Blabbermom, and MomCave LIVE. She's a working actress in NYC who has appeared in films, commercials, and some very off-off Broadway plays. When she’s not writing about the funny side of being a mom (for blogs like Scary Mommy and Mamalode) Jennifer can be found eating Reese’s Cups while furiously bidding on vintage clothing on eBay. She lives with her husband, Evan, bandleader of The Hot Sardines and two spirited children.