LISTEN: APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | STITCHER Now, more than ever, you have to take care of yourself. During the time of the coronavirus pandemic, it's not time to put yourself on the back burner or last on the list. To continue showing up as an awesome mom, you have to make sure that you are practicing self-care. I'm not sure when, but self-care got a bad rep. Whether through marketing or it looking frivolous on social media. But self-care is far from that. It's a … [Read more...] about Self-Care to Help Save Your Sanity During a Pandemic (COVID-19 Series)
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The Basics of Aromatherapy for Self Care
Many times as moms, we put ourselves last on the to-do list then wonder why we feel terrible at the end of the day or week. Taking care of yourself and making yourself is a priority is essential to being an awesome mom day after day. Without proper self-care, you'll likely be burnt out or filled resentment instead of contentment. One way to provide yourself with self-care is through aromatherapy. I brought a special guest to share the basics of aromatherapy for self-care that you can … [Read more...] about The Basics of Aromatherapy for Self Care
3 Simple Tips to Get the Most Done as A Busy Mom
You've watched others get the most done as a busy mom and wondered how do they do it all? It's not easy for sure. But there are some working mom tips that can help you be more productive and get more done during the day. If you're ready, check out this post from my guest Darlene or listen to the complete podcast episode below. Brain dumping for moms With so much on your mind, you may feel like you have so much to do in little time. Or your mind is all over the place … [Read more...] about 3 Simple Tips to Get the Most Done as A Busy Mom
4 Cups for Self Care to Make You a Better Mom and Wife
In this episode of the Real Happy Mom Podcast, I’m talking to Kimberly Walton from Cherished Wives about the 4 cups for self care. Kimberly is one of my favorite people to learn from about self-care because of her one of a kind perspective. One of my first posts about self-care was inspired by her Power Hour Approach to self-care. Kimberly has a unique view on self-care that will change your approach so that you can ultimately be a better mom and wife. Are you ready? Let's get … [Read more...] about 4 Cups for Self Care to Make You a Better Mom and Wife
This is How to Prepare for the Week on Sunday
There's nothing worse than starting the week in panic mode. Or relaxing too much on the weekends and starting the week feeling behind and overwhelmed. What if there was a way to eliminate that? Good news! I have 11 easy steps to take on to prep on Sunday for the week so that you are productive and not overwhelmed. This post contains affiliate links. This means that I may receive a commission at no cost to you if you make a purchase. Pin this for later! Prepare for the week with … [Read more...] about This is How to Prepare for the Week on Sunday
This is Why Self-Care is a Necessity
On this episode of the podcast, I am talking to Naomi Gottlieb-Miller from Conscious Healthy Mama all about self-care. I am sure that you have heard about self-care and probably practice self-care. But Naomi explains that self-care is a necessity and deeper than mani-pedis. If mani-pedis make you feel great, keep doing that. But if you are constantly getting sick and having issues with your health maybe you need more than a mani-pedi to make you feel great. Naomi has an honest … [Read more...] about This is Why Self-Care is a Necessity
How To Be The Mom That Is Present In The Moment
There are so many distractions and so many things that can have your mind going in a million different places. You try to have fun with the kids, but you feel disconnected because you are thinking about work or how you need to pick up at the grocery store for dinner. You may have already heard about the many benefits of present moment thinking. When you live in the present, the many stressors of the mind do not bother you. However, if you've ever tried to stay in the present for a long … [Read more...] about How To Be The Mom That Is Present In The Moment
How to Get Started With Yoga for Sustainable Self-Care
In 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
13 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 MyFitnessPal 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 add to my food … [Read more...] about 13 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