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
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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
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
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