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
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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
Do you find that you need to take better care of yourself? Check out this list of apps to help you with self care that cost no money! Self-care doesn't have to be complicated or expensive. With apps on your phone, you can easily find time for self-care since your phone is always close by. Check out this list of free apps to help you with self care and start putting yourself first. Pin this for later MyFitnessPal MyFitnessPal is my favorite app for tracking what I am eating and helping … [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
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
LISTEN: APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | STITCHER 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 … [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