On this episode of the Real Happy Mom Podcast, I am talking to Valeria from Do a Shot of Yoga all about sustainable self-care and yoga. Valeria is a working mom of three and a stepmom to three more. She is a dog mom and a military wife. Busy schedules are nothing new to her that is why she understands the challenge to make time for yourself. Valeria is passionate about not just any self-care for moms, but sustainable self-care. Pin this for later! Whether you have one child, whether … [Read more...] about How to Get Started With Yoga for Sustainable Self-Care
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20 Free Apps to Help You With Self Care
Find time for self-care is easy when you have apps to help you. Check out this list of free apps to help you with self care. Pin this for later MyFitnessPal This is my favorite app for tracking what I am eating and helping me lose weight after stress eating caused me to gain excess weight. I love having other friends to motivate me and cheer on when they reach their goals. My favorite part about the app is the ability to scan the barcodes of foods that I am eating to easily add to my food … [Read more...] about 20 Free Apps to Help You With Self Care
How to Care for Yourself and Not Feel Guilty
Do you find that you want to take care of yourself or practice self-care, but you feel guilty? Check out this episode to find out how you can take care of yourself without feeling guilty. What is self-care? Self-care is the practice of taking action to preserve or improve your own health. Whether it be your mental, physical or emotional health. It doesn't necessarily have to be pedicures and bubble baths. But it could definitely be that if that's what you need. … [Read more...] about How to Care for Yourself and Not Feel Guilty
15 Simple Self Care Tips to Help You Reach Your Goals
If you want to reach your goals, self-care belongs on the top of your to-do list. When you protect your health and wellbeing, you give yourself the strength you need to succeed. Ironically, we often abandon self-care just when we need it the most. Feeling overburdened and overwhelmed can make you more likely to skip meals or miss workouts. On the other hand, if you make self-care automatic, you'll create habits you can depend on to see you through major setbacks or minor … [Read more...] about 15 Simple Self Care Tips to Help You Reach Your Goals
20 Self Care Ideas That Cost No Money
The happiest and most successful moms regularly focus on self-care. But what do you when you want to do self-care but don't have much money to spend? There are ways of practicing self-care that cost no money. Yes, paraffin facials and hot rock massages are amazing. But don't let that stop you from spending some much-needed mommy time. Check out these 20 self-care ideas that cost no money that you can do today. This post contains affiliate links. This means if you use a link and make a … [Read more...] about 20 Self Care Ideas That Cost No Money
5 Useful Tips to Conquer Stress For Every Mother
Being a mother will likely be one of the most difficult things you have ever done. But on the other hand, it will be one of the most rewarding jobs of your life. As a mother, you often forget to take care of yourself because you're caught up in the madness that is life. It doesn't matter if you're a stay at home mom or you work outside the home, being a mother is stressful! Luckily, there are some great strategies to help you deal with mom stress. Check out these stress tips for … [Read more...] about 5 Useful Tips to Conquer Stress For Every Mother
5 Simple Self-Care Practices You Can Implement Now
Between work, home, and social responsibilities do you often feel that all your time is spent taking care of others? Neglecting self-care is easy in a busy world, but the consequences can be serious. Adding self-care practices to your daily routine can greatly strengthen your health and well-being. Plus, experts share that the happiest and most successful people regularly focus on self-care! Try these simple self-care strategies today. Pin this for later! Block out time for … [Read more...] about 5 Simple Self-Care Practices You Can Implement Now
A Simple Nightly Self Care Routine
Find time for self-care throughout the day can be a little tricky. Between work, taking care of the kids, managing the house and finding time for your husband, can feel like there's little time left for you. You have to make time for yourself. You are important just like everyone else. And you need time to replenish yourself and build yourself up so that you can continue to be a good wife and mother. I have a simple nighttime routine to help you get daily self-care without taking hours … [Read more...] about A Simple Nightly Self Care Routine
Simple Tips You Need to Develop a Self-Care Plan
There has been a lot of talk about self care and vague explanations. But what is self care? Self-care is all about taking care of yourself just like would your kids or loved ones. You make sure that they are loved and fed. And when you see that they need more love and attention, you gladly give them what they need. The same goes for self-care. Self-care is about taking care of your mind, body and spirit. And recognizing when you are running low in areas of your life. Then taking the time … [Read more...] about Simple Tips You Need to Develop a Self-Care Plan
How to Find Clarity and Enjoy Mama Bliss
On this episode, I am talking to Kathy from Bliss Beyond Naptime, where she teaches moms to coach other moms through a 12-week certification program to become a coach. Kathy is also a wife, mother and mama bliss coach herself. I was very excited to bring on Kathy for two reasons. One, she is so much fun to talk to and two, she is really good at what she does as a coach. And I am sure you will agree too. Finding clarity Being a mom can be tough. Many times as moms we work so hard to … [Read more...] about How to Find Clarity and Enjoy Mama Bliss