Every where I turn someone is talking about the morning routine. Morning rituals and such are a big deal. I have been giving a lot of thought to my own. I am a bit tired of the whole roll out of bed into the shower jump right into the crazy of the day routine. I’d love to add some calm to it all to start my day. I know the minute my kids wake up – it’s go time! There’s no slowing that train down.
I had tried meditating in the morning. I was way too distracted. For now, I’ve moved that to the night time to help me relax. I really want to get something going for the morning. I’m thinking a little morning reading, workout, meditation combo of some sort. I’ve really jumped back into my self care lately. I’ve been figuring out a way to get some time for myself. That could look like grabbing breakfast with a friend, making appointments to pretty myself up a bit, eating much better, etc.
It’s so true that a mom (or any person for that matter) who makes herself a priority is a better mom. I’m far more energized to rumble with my kiddos these days. I also feel better about me though. That is really important to me.
Whenever you hear about self care it’s usually the same things. Take a bath, get a mani/pedi. I was looking for some new things to do. I started thinking about unique options. I lucked up. Ever heard of a chocolate bath? Yup! It’s a thing! I stacked an e-book full of 30 ideas of things to put on your self care to do list! That’s right, the e-book is was working on is done! “It’s Not Selfish, It’s Survival” is an e-book + workbook combo! The book lays out some solid reasons that we NEED to take care! The workbook has exercises that will help you figure out what you need more of. It’s full of affirmations to keep you motivated to make yourself a priority! Learn more HERE:
Tell me, how do you make yourself a priority? Or what stops you from making yourself a priority?
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I think self-care is so important. Even though I know how important it is, I still rarely take care of myself the way I should.
Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle recently posted…Raspberry Grapefruit Refresher Recipe
Taking acre of yourself is so important. I think all too often we forget to do so. I need to take care of myself better and I’m on the path.
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I need to get on that path myself. Right now, I’m so off the path, I’m offroading.
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Thank you so much for sharing your workbook with us! Saying you’re going to take care of yourself is one thing. Doing it is quite another!
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It’s SO important to take care of yourself. If you don’t take good care of yourself, you can’t take care of anyone else.
What an awesome idea for a book! As moms, we’re so used to taking care of everyone else that we forget how to take care of ourselves. I’ve been relaxing with a cup of tea after the dishes are done, or reading during my commute–but I’d love to check out the book for more ideas.
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This is a great reminder that I should take care of myself. I get busy with work and family and forget to take care of me.
This is something I struggle with. I do my basic self care but beyond that I’m working on!
What a great reminder to take care of yourself! I always forget!
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I always feel too busy to stop for self care. I do try to spend time painting my nails or doing something I enjoy every so often though.
I need to be better about this. I’ve let myself slide a little and I can feel myself start to get on edge a little quicker. I get up first in the morning, so I like to take some time to slowly start my day, drink coffee, and then start the harried routine.
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I definitely forget about self care from time to time. My constantly updating schedule gets in the way pretty easily.
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I really do my best to set aside enough time to visit the gym because workouts for me are key to a better mood and overall attitude. Congratulations on completing your e-book!
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Self care is so important. Thanks for this post! I needed it!
My way of being kind to myself in the morning is to play piano while having my morning coffee. It requires me to just think about what I’m playing, and not about all the many things I have to do today. I find it very relaxing. Thanks for sharing! Peace
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Caring for yourself is so important! A mom cannot give to her family what she doesn’t even have herself!
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I laughed out loud when I read the “there’s no slowing that train down.” The same applies with me after kids wake up.
For me, I always have a hard time maintaining my bedtime ritual while Husband is home because it’s hard for me to not go enjoy the cuddles while I still can (he’s in the Marine Corps). I’m getting better now that I work the night shift so he’s already asleep so it doesn’t matter as much, but sometimes bed is too enticing.
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Currently since it is just me I am my number one priority and it has been serving me well so far as I find I am making more time for others too and figuring out my life. I so need to check out your self-care book.
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I’m not good about taking any time for self care, being a mother has kind of overshadowed my self and I need to get back into it!
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Self care is so important which I enjoy early am time to myself before everyone awoke and require all my time.
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My morning ritual consists of sipping a cup of tea while I do race and back exercises. Then I meditate for about half an hour. Time flies. I rise from my chair, fully ready to face the day. Of course, you might need to wake 3/4 hour earlier than usual.
Self care is very important. You should take care of yourself first before you can take care of other.
So important! Thanks for making a point to share this info. So many women forget themselves!
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I so agree with you on taking care of ourselves.
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Finding time for ourselves and creating a routine is sooo important but very easy to neglect. I have been trying to create a routine for me and my family for a while but it’s tough to ignore the “immediate” things and put time aside for ourselves. You’ve inspired me to do better with this.
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I have for a long time made myself a priority, when the kids were in sports, I watched moms really lose their self, I did not want to be that mom.
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Everyone tends to do that these days not just moms unfortunately with the economy in the toilet most people wake up with their bottom line on their minds not meditating we are connected 24/7 nowadays and no one is taking nearly enough time for themselves, sad really.
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Once the two kids came around, it feels like taking time out for myself disappeared. This was a great read, thank you 🙂
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I have been trying to get in the habit of morning yoga but I always end up jumping on my never-ending to-do list and never getting to the yoga.
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It is important to have a routine and take care of yourself. I usually go biking to relax. This is my morning routine
My to do list always feels 10-miles long so this is a great message. I need to remind myself of this (maybe even daily)!
Carissa Pelletier recently posted…Protect Them Through Knowledge: A Parent’s Guide to Sexual Abuse
Sounds like a wonderful book. I will have to check it out. I do self-care through blogging, photography, and poetry. I also meditate, study my Bible. Thanks for sharing.
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I work out every morning after dropping my kids off to school. This is my self-care routine and I love it!
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This sounds like such a great and helpful workbook, I really should check it out more. I haven’t had a morning ritual since my back surgery but I think having one again might help me sleep better at night. Full day, full night of sleep :).
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Trying to keep myself as healthy as possible. Working out and eating right. I want to live a wonderful and long life with my hubby
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I will always come first in my life. Such a great blog post for those that need a little reminder!! <3
I always plan on doing a morning devotional of some sort, along with my morning coffee but I hardly ever do. I need to make that a priority!
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Schools out, I have two teens at home. One is already in the bathroom or needing some kind of help. I end up letting myself go in the mean time. No excuse i should make time for myself.
I have a horrible morning routine lol… I get up at the last possible moment before I know I can’t get the basics in lol. this is a great post!
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Time/sleep distracts me from myself. I typically devote my mornings to getting my kids ready. 🙂
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I honestly don’t have much time for me and with a second child coming, I wonder if I will ever! I need to sort my schedule out.
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This was a great post. It is really important to take care of yourself and make sure you are happy. I do believe that saying, how can you be happy for anyone else when you’re not happy for yourself. Thanks for sharing!
I most certainly always put myself on the bottom of the “To Do” list. But in reality, we definitely need to take care of ourselves first so we can take care of others and feel better about ourselves.
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Self care is very important, especially when you have kids to take care of. I learned the other day when I just started getting really upset and my mom said “Let’s get you out of the house” so she took me out when my husband got home from work. We NEED that! We need to get away every once in awhile just like my husband gets to get away from work on the weekend, I should get to get away from my job (staying at home with the kids) every once in a while too!
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Taking care of yourself is so important! Being a mommy to a toddler it can be hard for me at times to do this, but it’s a must! You have to take care of yourself to be able to be happy and take care of others
A chocolate bath? I consider myself a chocoholic, but I’ve never tried it. Now I’m curious. I think I will pamper myself with a chocolate bath pretty soon. 🙂
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It is so true that it’s important to take time for yourself. Thanks for sharing your workbook – cute cover!
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I strive everyday to make it a top priority of taking care myself, whether it’s working out, going for a hike, or simply taking the time to relax and unwind. Life can be pretty busy, but it’s important for everyone to take care of themselves! 🙂
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I think self care is very important. I find it easier done than said though lol. i need to work on this
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Self-care is really important for us as women to do. I feel like if we take care of ourselves, we are better able to take care of others.
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Self-care is so important! It’s a shame that more of us don’t realize that and put ourselves higher on the to-do list. Thanks for the reminder and awesome resource!
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Self care is so important! If you don’t look after you, then who will? Sometimes it’s hard to find the time, but It’s so important.
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I don’t think people realize how important self-care is. This is great!
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I really would love to develop a morning ritual. BUT I just can’t get into the habit of waking up early enough for self-care before work. That’s all going to change in a few months with the birth of my first baby. It’ll be important more than ever to take some time for myself when the baby is here.
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